As someone who is facing the prospect of your child being charged with a crime, it can be an incredibly difficult and confusing time. The thought of your child being considered an adult in the eyes of the law is a daunting one, with potential serious consequences. Understanding when children can be charged as adults…
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When your child faces juvenile sex offense allegations in Orange County, the possibility of lifetime sex offender registration creates terror for families. California’s sex offender registration system treats some juvenile offenders as harshly as adults, requiring registration that follows your child into adulthood, affecting housing, employment, and education for life. At Katie Walsh Law, an…
Continue reading ›Teenagers sometimes make poor decisions that lead to serious legal consequences. What begins as a prank call, exaggeration, or impulsive statement can result in juvenile delinquency charges for filing false police reports or misusing 911 systems. Orange County prosecutors aggressively pursue these cases, arguing that false reports waste law enforcement resources and create public safety…
Continue reading ›Foster children accused of crimes in Orange County face unique challenges that biological families often do not encounter. Between caseworker involvement, placement instability, and conflicts between dependency and delinquency court systems, foster youth need dedicated representation from an Orange County juvenile defense lawyer who understands both child welfare and criminal defense. At Katie Walsh Law,…
Continue reading ›When your teenager faces serious criminal charges in Orange County, understanding California’s juvenile three strikes law can feel overwhelming. At The Law Office of Katie Walsh, Orange County juvenile defense lawyer Katie Walsh brings 9 years of experience from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted serious juvenile cases at Lamoreaux Justice Center,…
Continue reading ›Nothing prepares you for the call that your child was in a fight and police are involved. What used to end with detention now frequently becomes a criminal case in Orange County. At the Law Office of Katie Walsh, we defend more school-fight assault cases than almost any other charge, most involving good students with…
Continue reading ›Parents, if your child just got a trespassing citation or was arrested, please take a deep breath. We know this feels terrifying. You’re worried about college, jobs, their whole future. At the Law Office of Katie Walsh, we’ve helped thousands of Orange County families through this exact situation for over 20 years. We handle only…
Continue reading ›When home becomes unsafe or teenagers demonstrate extraordinary maturity and financial independence, emancipation offers a legal path to adulthood before eighteen. At the Law Office of Katie Walsh, we guide Orange County families through this process. As an Orange County juvenile defense lawyer, Katie Walsh helps minors and parents understand this serious decision. What Is…
Continue reading ›Immigration status can play a major role in how juvenile cases are handled in Orange County. At the Law Office of Katie Walsh, your trusted Orange County juvenile defense lawyer, we understand how criminal allegations may impact a young person’s immigration standing. Our defense strategies are carefully designed to protect your child’s freedom, immigration options,…
Continue reading ›When your teen is caught shoplifting, the shock and worry about their future can feel overwhelming. At the Law Office of Katie Walsh, your trusted Orange County juvenile defense lawyer, we guide families from the initial citation through every stage of the juvenile court process. Our team provides clear communication, compassionate support, and strong legal…
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