"If you can't be fair to kids, you can't be fair to anyone..."

Wisconsin has a lot of protections for kids in the juvenile justice system, but also has some areas to work on, says State Public Defender Devon Lee. She explains where the system stands today, the role of juvenile defenders, and why it's so important for all lawyers to care about juvenile justice.

Gault at 50

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, In re Gault, which ensured due process rights for juveniles. Gault at 50: A Promise Fulfilled? takes a closer look at the case, its national impact, how these rights are protected, and what work is still required to ensure basic rights are granted to children in Wisconsin. If your practice involves juveniles, you won’t want to miss this webinar!

Webcast replays on June 14, 22, and 30.

Learn More about Juvenile Justice

Wisconsin courts and defense counsel must be on guard every day to protect juveniles’ due process rights, first recognized in 1967 in In re Gault. Devon Lee reviews today’s juvenile courts, considers how they protect minors’ due process rights, and outlines defense lawyers’ obligations to juvenile clients.

"Protecting Juveniles’ Rights: 50 Years of In re Gault," Wisconsin Lawyer, May 2017