Juvenile Law

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The purpose of the Juvenile Law Section is to promote the objective and standards of professionalism of the Houston Bar Association within the field of juvenile law. The section comprises juvenile law practitioners.

2025-2026 Section Officers

Chair
Julie Rogers, Attorney at Law

Secretary
Mitchel Nelson, SBC Global

Treasurer
Beverly Malazzo, Law Office of Beverly B. Malazzo

Program Chair
Brian Fischer, Attorney at Law

Council Members
Janiece Horn
Michael Schneider

Member Details

Section Members: 24
Section Dues: 

• 5 years or less: $15
• 6 years or more: $30

Meetings
Half-price rates for students at conferences

History of Juvenile Law Section Chairs

Bylaws of the Juvenile Law Section

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13th Annual Juvenile Law Conference Registration Form and Agenda

13th Annual Juvenile CLE Materials

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department – McGallion

Thinking Outside The Box – Creative Arguments and Ethical Considerations for Trial and Appeal – Connolly

Fact Scenario

Police Interactions with Juveniles – Garza

Juvenile Case Law Update 2025 – Fischer

Adjudication Hearings – Mitchell

Certification Proceedings – Mitchell

Motions In Juvenile Practice – Surratt

Determinate Petitions – Nielsen

Dual Status Representation – Rogers

Juvenile Record Sealing – Rogers

Suppression Hearing Demonstration

Detention Hearings – Thomas

Legislative Update Texas 89^th Session – State Rep. Wu

TJJD Overview - Tami Coy

 

12th Annual Juvenile CLE Materials

Full Agenda

Arrest, Searches Confessions, Juvenile Processing Offices and Waiver of Rights: Ethical Considerations in Representation: PowerPoint
The Adjudication Hearing (Pleas and Court Trial): PowerPoint
Pretrial Motions, Discovery Motions and Motions to Suppress - Motions in Juvenile Practice: PowerPoint, Paper
Motion to Suppress Demonstration: Ethical Representation: Documents
Determinate Sentencing Proceedings: Ethics of Representation: PowerPoint
Daubert, Robison, Kelly and Nenno Challenges to Experts In Juvenile Cases: Ethical Considerations in Representation: PowerPoint
Cross Over Juveniles: Dual Status: PowerPoint
Case Law Update: Ethical Responsibilities of Checking Appellate Court Cases: PowerPoint

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11th Annual Juvenile CLE Materials

Arrests, Searches, Confessions, Juvenile Processing Offices and Waiver of Rights: Ethical Considerations in Representation PowerPoint	Legislative Update: Ethics of Practice PowerPoint
Detention Hearings: Ethics of Representation PowerPoint	Determinate Sentencing Proceedings: Ethics of Representation PowerPoint
The Adjudication Hearing PowerPoint	Certification Proceedings: Ethics of Representation PowerPoint
TJJD Today? How Do I Prepare My Client? TJJD Credit Form	Sex Offender Registration PowerPoint
Pretrial Motions, Discovery Motions and Motions to Suppress PowerPoint Materials Sample Motions	Juvenile Cases Translation Problems: Ethical Considerations Materials
Motion to Suppress Demonstration: Ethical Representation of Clients in Court Materials	Daubert, Robinson, Kelly and Nenno Challenges to Experts in Juvenile Cases: Ethical Considerations in Representation PowerPoint
Sealing of Files and Records PowerPoint	Cross Over Juveniles: Dual Status PowerPoint
Cross Examination of Witness Demonstration Materials	Case Law Update: Ethical Responsibilities of Checking Appellate Court Cases PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9th Annual DFPS Conference Brochure

Speaker Biographies

Conference Evaluation Form

MCLE Credit Form