A pro bono lawyer
for every minor

You have done something wrong, such as committed a crime, and you receive an invitation to be questioned by the police. You have caused damage and the victim is demanding compensation. Or perhaps you are mistreated at school, at home, in an institution ,… this can be beatings, sexual acts but also extreme bullying behavior. Or maybe you yourself have been the victim of an accident or serious facts such as a robbery and you want compensation. No matter where you are invited, whether it is the police to be interrogated as an offender or victim, when you have to appear before the Juvenile Court, the Police Court, the restorative mediation service, a mediation meeting with De Lijn for non-payment of a bus or streetcar fare, when you want advice about your home situation: you can turn to a juvenile lawyer for all your questions and assistance.

This lawyer always keeps an eye on your interests

You are his client. So the lawyer will always speak to you in person. Your parents, school, police, the juvenile court, and so on, will not be present. This lawyer is bound by professional secrecy, which means that everything you tell him remains confidential. He will explain to you what your rights and obligations are, what will happen next, and consider various options with you.

You can make an appointment at the Legal Aid Office (or BJB) or contact a lawyer from Antwerp Bar Association from the list of Union of Juvenile Lawyers on your own initiative. Anyone concerned about a minor can also contact them confidentially.