Our firm handles all aspects of juvenile law. In the law a juvenile is defined as a person who is not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In Iowa, and on the federal level, this age threshold is set at 18 years. Juvenile courts generally have authority over three categories of children: juveniles accused of criminal conduct; juveniles neglected or abused by their parents or in need of assistance from the state; and juveniles accused of a status offense. We handle all of these situations with care and knowledge.