Christopher Mathew Gilley

Christopher Mathew Gilley

also known as Gilley

4.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Anderson, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI, Appeals

800 Main Street, Suite 212, Anderson, IN

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Christopher Gilley served as a criminal prosecutor in Hamilton County, Madison County, and Marion County for 8 years before starting his own criminal defense practice. With Offices in both Marion and Madison Counties, Gilley law has the experience and connections to best represent your interests.

22 years

45%
Family 30%

Christopher Gilley served as a criminal prosecutor in Hamilton County, Madison County, and Marion County for 8 years before starting his own criminal defense practice. With Offices in both Marion and Madison Counties, Gilley law has the experience and connections to best represent your interests.

16 years

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Christopher Gilley served as a criminal prosecutor in Hamilton County, Madison County, and Marion County for 8 years before starting his own criminal defense practice. With Offices in both Marion and Madison Counties, Gilley law has the experience and connections to best represent your interests.

22 years

20%
Appeals 5%

Christopher Gilley served as a criminal prosecutor in Hamilton County, Madison County, and Marion County for 8 years before starting his own criminal defense practice. With Offices in both Marion and Madison Counties, Gilley law has the experience and connections to best represent your interests.

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 19 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Garrison Law Firm, LLC

800 Main Street, Suite 212, Anderson, IN, 46016

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Christopher Mathew Gilley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Terrible work

Don’t use this guy! He is often non responsive, reckless in how he practices law, and will lie every time he can to cover his take. He is trying to practice law but is mostly ineffective not to mention expensive for someone who didn’t move anything forward. He constantly made excuses up for work ...that wasn’t done but promised to be done. His staff also doesn’t send emails back because they don’t like have any paper records of their constant mistakes. Save your money! Go with a reliable attorney but not Chris G.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Chris is an Ally of the Military

Chris did an outstanding job. I am an Active Duty soldier in the Army stationed in Alaska and needed Chris's help expunging my record for career progression. As a result of being located over 1,000 miles away, not knowing Chris personally, and dealing with a 4 hour time difference I was a little bit ...worried of the results I was getting when I hired Chris to help me out. Best decision I've made. Chris was efficient, fast, polite, handled everything, answered all of my questions, and had fair military pricing. I recommend Chris to all active / retired SM's, or just anyone in general. Thank you again man.

Posted by David | March 01, 2021 | Criminal Defense

Ineffective and incompetent

This guy called me back asked to hear my story. But only heard a total of 30 words of my story. Told me to move onto the current issue and I explained that what Indiana statute stated and controlling authorities says. He tells me good luck with that argument and Hope's I win but doubts it. His proble...m is he didn't even look into it before deciding that he wasn't gonna take the case or at the very least look into it. Most attorneys at least look into it to see if there is something there. He didn't. Other attorneys told me my issue was real but they couldn't take me on right now, that had it not been such short notice they would have helped me. Then he didn't even want to hear the rest of my story in regards to other issues that I wanted to have him help me with. His demeanor change right away when I told him the issue at hand was. Prior to that he was I don't know nicer and more willing to help. But soon as he learned what it involoved his whole attitude and demeanor changed. Just because they say they help all manner of cases isn't true. Mine involved a cop and though I took a plea it was under duress, coercion, and forced perjury. I can actually prove it, I obtained later evidence that exonerates me and shows prosecutors, counsel and police knew it. Yet the court still denied my p.c. and because I'm no attorney I couldn't prepare the appeal right and failed because of it. I also learned my arrest and confinement was never legal or constitutional, meaning my conviction was as well. Other evidence obtained further proved my conviction/plea agreement is not legally enforceable and unconstitutional. I have evidence of corruption of the police, prosecutors, co-counsel, and the judge. Evidence the clerk of the court provided who conveniently was replaced soon after. Now I learn that the public defenders office has destroyed the case file when they are not supposed to do, prosecutors done the same biased on what was said to me by them, the clerk of the court and court reporter is refusing to give me records and recordings that is supposed to be made available. There much more but this attorney didn't care to hear me out. I called and his partner actually told me I have p.c. issues but one of the issues his partner Gilley knows more of. So he wanted me to talk to him about that one issue. But as said Gilley refused to know his facts before turning me down on that issue. Then he wouldn't even continue with the other issues his partner said were legit issues. I'm a non certified paralegal with 10 years of experience going on 11. I made sure to research and have all the statutes, rules, and authorities that concur and affirm that what issues I have and don't. Attorneys are always annoyed when someone knows what they are talking about and know law and ain't even one of them. I know more about the law then this guy. I may not know all the complex language, philosophy, and histories of law. Have access to all the forms and resources he has. But I know more of the law. He's just a mouth piece. Paralegal are the ones who do the real work and actually knows more of the law than the attorneys. Attorneys do the talking and presenting. They haven't the time to do research, investigating, and preparing and litigating in court. The only thing they actually do is the actual court stuff. So normal good attorneys will hear your story and tell you they'll look into it then get back with you. He didn't he just out right ditched me. Even his partner said my issues isn't your run of the mill issue. So he didn't know, not many do. Other attorneys I talked to looked it up and found I was right. My issue is real and told me if it wasn't such short notice they would help. Because my issue really is short notice and I knew it. But they actually took the time to look it up before making a decision. Thus guy didn't and even refused to hear my other issues I wanted to hire him for. He's trash and shouldn't be an attorney if he's gonna be that way. Don't hire.

Posted by Zeb | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best choice I've ever made-Chris fights for Father's

Chris helped me and my family get custody of my daughter. Chris was caring, compassionate, respectful, and most of all willing to fight so hard for not only myself but for my daughter. I can not even think of all the wonderful things that I could say about Chris. Chris was available all hours of ...the day and very personable. Numerous times I had to make a weekend phone call. If he didn't answer he got back to me as soon as he could, and that meant so much to me. If you need help with knowing your rights as a father I beg you to contact Chris. He will treat you like family! Thank you for everything Chris!

Posted by Matt | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

I originally hired Mr. Gilley to represent me for my divorce proceedings, in that process he became a defense attorney for me as well. He came highly recommended and I quickly found out why. The compassion and care he had for me and my situation was second to none. From the 1st time we met I knew I w...as in good hands. He is extremely persistent, thorough, and consistent. I never felt like I wasn’t important and he was more than reasonable on his fee. He came to fight for me on a court date the State sprung on us at the last minute and Mr. Gilley was actually on Christmas vacation, but he didn’t throw me aside. He came from his family and fought for me, and got me home for the New Year. I can’t put into words how grateful me and my family are for what he’s done. I am currently able to have my kids for visitation as well, because he never stopped fighting for what is God given fathers rights. Blessings.

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Christopher Mathew Gilley's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Seiter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris throughout his career as a prosecutor in Hamilton, Marion and Madison counties as well as his current position in private practice. Chris is a terrific trial attorney who is quick on his feet and highly intelligent. He cares about the people he represents and is passionate about representing them to the fullest."

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Charles Braddock

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely well versed in all matters of Criminal Law. I regularly consult him for his expertise when civil matters have a criminal element to them and the timing of the prosecutor in other actions. Certainly one of the best."

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Jack Freedman

Family lawyer

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Gabriel Berry

Family lawyer

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David Seiter

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

2021 Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Gilley Dandurand & Summerfield law group llp

2011 - 2012

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Madison County States Attorney

2008 - 2011

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Prosecutor's Office

2006 - 2008

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Hamilton County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Madison County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cynthia Worrell v. Brian Worrell, 23A-DR-224 (November 28, 2023)

Affirmed, Father kept custody and did not need to pay Mother's fees.

Brian Worrell v. Cynthia Worrell, 20A-DR-2106 (July 26, 2021)

This was one of many ultimately awarding my client, the father, custody and no order to pay mother's attorney fees.

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Education

2006

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Manchester College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Indiana surety bail agents association general meeting

Bond Reform

Languages

English

Activity

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