Christopher Allen Buckley

Christopher Allen Buckley

4.3
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Valparaiso, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance, Real Estate, Business

825 East Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

I defend cases such as driving under the influence (DUI), battery, possession of marijuana and other drugs. I also engage in criminal record expungement pursuant to Indiana's Second Chance Act.

16 years

45%
Public Finance and Tax Exempt Finance 30%

I represent several county assessors in the State of Indiana dealing with such issues as charitable and educational exemptions, as well as valuation tax appeals before the local Property Tax Assessment Boards of Appeals, the Indiana Board of Tax Review, the Indiana Tax Court, and the Indiana Supreme Court.

16 years

30%
Real Estate 15%

I have handled a variety of real estate transactions such as residential and commercial real estate sales, as well as pursued litigation when rights under contract have been violated. I also have obtained variances as well as planning changes for new development and construction. In addition, I have sued on behalf of consumers under Indiana's Home Improvement Contracts Act, when contractors fail to perform or perform their services poorly.

16 years

15%
Business 10%

I prepare businesses for formation, prepare contracts, as well as enforce contracts and engage in civil litigation when deals go awry.

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 15 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Schwerd, Fryman & Torrenga, LLP

825 East Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN, 46383

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Christopher Allen Buckley's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Serveral

This attorney is one of the best attorneys we have had. I have to keep an attorney because of my business deals and also personal lawyer. He is very professional and a great guy to talk to. What I like about him, if it is something he do not understand or don't know, he was say I don't know instead o...f telling me something off the top of his head. He will research and find out the answer to my problem.

Posted by Dave | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Basically tried to destroy my life

I hired this guy for business law starting around 2010. We used him for a contract dispute and a few civil collection cases. Every thing seemed normal with him until around 2015 when he was more interested in taking my wife out to lunch and dinners trying to convince her to leave me for him. Luckily ...I found out before it went to far. I made a complaint to the Indiana bar association due to his dishonest and unethical behavior. He knows what he did was wrong and I hope karma punishes him one day. On a brighter note my wife and I are still married and happier than ever.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Family Lawyer

Hired Chris to handle my child custody battle in 2016. He was able to help me relocate out of state with my child and keep primary physical custody. Recently had an emergency custody situation and Chris made my case his top priority. My child was returned safely back to my care within 24 hours of con...tacting him. Chris has excellent knowledge of Indiana family law and works very quickly. His compassion for my situation was very much appreciated, I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a family lawyer.

Posted by Bryan | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Legal and Appeals Knowledge

Hired Chris to handle credit supplemental motion that was part of a 6 year divorce that included 100's of post decree motions. Chris not only was able to grasp 6 years of a very contentious case in our first meeting, he took over as lead attorney, and has won every motion since I hired him. He turned... the tables 360 degrees and cleaned up the messes left by 2 other attorney's as well as mistakes I made while Pro Se. He has been extremely fair with his billing hours, and has written some of the best memorandum's in support of motions that I have seen in this 6 year ordeal. I simply can't recommend Chris enough, and he is experienced with appeals as well, so that is one more added benefit to hiring him. Hiring an appeals attorney and getting them up to speed on your case can be extremely expensive, with Chris you will never have to go through this. I am extremely well versed with attorneys, both in family court, and in business, and he is one of the best attorney's I have run across, and a truly good man to boot.

Posted by Kathy | February 6, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very helpful

We had a question regarding a traffic accident and Christopher answered it quickly and clearly. He seems very knowledgable and explains things in simple, easily understood terms.

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Christopher Allen Buckley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blake Dahl

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Chris on numerous cased but one that sticks out involved a case in Howard County where our client was facing 5 cases with over 20 total charges and up to 40 years in prison. We ended up destroying the State's case and worked a plea for one year on a lesser included offense. Without our teamwork it wouldn't have been possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Christodoulakis

Real estate lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Zealously advocates for his clients, and has a very strong courtroom presence!"

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Michael Wild

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathaniel Hubley

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because he is a strong advocate for his client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Associate, SCHWERD, FRYMAN & TORRENGA, LLP

2008 - 2008

Externship, South Bend City Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Inns of Porter County

Member

2011 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Porter County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Valparaiso University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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