7 Responses to “How Long Do You Have To Go To School To Become A Criminal Defense Attorney Majoring In Family Law? ?”

1. Chris Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 9:55 am

   Seven years, four for any undergraduate degree and three for law school.
   Family law attorneys do not do criminal defense work, different court systems, different rules, different charges. Family law is generally restraining orders, divorce work, child custody, etc.

2. modoodoo Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 am

   I hate to be the one to break this to you, but juvenile defense attorneys never rake in a lot of money. They’re usually people who — brace yourself — are more concerned with kids than how much money they make.
   To answer your question: 3 years is the typical time people spend in law school no matter what kind of law you study.

3. Barry C Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 5:29 pm

   same as every other lawyer – long enough to graduate law school (which caries) and pass the bar in your state (which also varies).

4. Brandi C Says:
   January 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm

   So if your more worried about the money you make than the people you help. This is not the job for you! I would love to be an Lawyer!

5. Jimmy from Family Law Solicitors Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 9:10 am

   If it’s making money your concerned about then it’s better to go into business / commercial / corporate law. What’s more important, making money or helping people?

6. David from Chicago Realtors Says:
   January 15th, 2010 at 1:30 pm

   I would figure it would be the same for any law program. I think you could find the answer on the university’s website that you are looking to attend.

7. Anders from Family Law Says:
   March 3rd, 2010 at 5:37 am

   Family Law and Criminal Law are two different things so I don’t really understand your question. Family law is dealing with family issues such as divorce etc.

   Do you want to become a criminal defense attorney or a family lawyer?

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