Tulsa Area Juvenile Law Attorney Julie Henson

If your son or daughter is facing a delinquency hearing in Oklahoma, this could be a turning point in his or her life—for better or for worse. A juvenile arrest or a "Child in Need of Supervision" hearing is a wake-up call that your young person is in trouble. It is essential to heed that call and to take this opportunity to make positive changes.

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Unfortunately, juvenile court may not be the best place to make those constructive changes. If your teenager doesn't have experienced, effective representation, the juvenile court may be more punitive than helpful. The outcome may focus more on punishing your child for mistakes rather than on putting him or her back on track.

I am Owasso attorney Julie Henson, and I am committed to helping young people who are involved in the juvenile court system find ways to truly resolve their problems. I am here to help. A former assistant public defender in Oklahoma County as well as a former assistant district attorney for Logan County, I have more than 10 years of criminal law experience, and I devote a large portion of my practice representing juveniles. I handle a wide variety of cases in Oklahoma juvenile courts, including "deprived," "delinquency" and "child in need of supervision" cases, representing either the minor or the parents, as appropriate.

Juvenile Delinquency

Juveniles can be charged with any criminal offense that an adult could be, but their cases are most often handled in the juvenile courts. When a minor is charged with a crime in juvenile court, it is called a "delinquent" case. I have extensive experience handling cases in the juvenile justice system in Oklahoma, and I understand the potential options for resolution. I defend juvenile clients from a wide variety of criminal charges, including:

• Underage drinking and drunk driving (DUI and DWI)
• Drug possession and other drug charges involving drugs such as marijuana, meth or cocaine, or prescription drugs
• Possession of other controlled substances or drug paraphernalia
• Truancy
• Shoplifting, vandalism, theft or other property crimes
• Burglary and robbery
• Rape or statutory rape
• Assault and battery
• Shootings and other violent crimes

"Deprived" Cases: Child Abuse or Neglect Allegations

When the Oklahoma Department of Human Services files allegations of child abuse of neglect against you, the consequences could range from requiring supervised visitation to—in the most serious cases—termination of your parental rights. The vast majority of parents in this situation are simply people who are going through hard times and did not know how to meet the demands upon them.

At my law office in Owasso, you have a place to turn. I represent parents in deprived cases, always working toward the goal of reunification with their children in a positive environment. Whether DHS took action due to a misunderstanding or because of drug abuse, there are things you can do to keep your children. I will take the time to listen and help you decide on the best way to make whatever changes are necessary to resolve the situation.

Children in Need of Supervision

Are you no longer able to control the actions of your child? Is your child violent or abusive? Is your child skipping school or using drugs—and you do not seem to have any influence over his or her behavior? I help families with CHINS or "child in need of supervision" cases.

When you file a petition for the juvenile court to intervene with an out-of-control child, you are required to hire an attorney to represent your child. I work with children to make sure they understand their legal rights and their options. There may be practical steps we can take to resolve the problems and get your family back on track.

Contact Me

I understand Oklahoma juvenile law and I am dedicated to helping people who are involved in the juvenile courts. My offices are located behind the City of Owasso Building in downtown Owasso, and jail consultations and evening or weekend appointments are available. Contact me today for an appointment.

Julie Henson, PLLC

Owasso Law Center
202 East First Street
Owasso, OK 74055-2933
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Phone: (918) 274-4242 |Fax: (918) 274-0460

Owasso trial lawyer Julie Henson represents people throughout Green Country in central Oklahoma, in communities such as Owasso, Tulsa, Claremore, Skiatook, Collinsville, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Bartlesville and Sand Springs.

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