Christopher Mathew Gilley

Christopher Mathew Gilley

also known as Gilley

4.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 20 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 20 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 11 reviews | Child Custody

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 | Child Custody

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.

Posted by Stacey | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

NOT ENOUGH STARS TO COMPLIMENT THIS MAN

After 3 years of fighting for TIME with my kids with my previous, worthless attorney, Chris was recommended to me. Unfortunately, it took a year to get in front of a judge. Finally, April and twice in June of this year, we appeared before the judge that had 100% rewarded my ex wife (and parental alie...nator) everything. In three hearings (pending the fourth and final), he proved my ex to be that alienator, got the judge to have sympathy for my situation and even asked, in front of both attorneys "How can we get this man more time with his children? He's suffered enough." He even turned my ex-wife into our best witness. I have cried so many tears of pain missing my kids that live 6 blocks away. He canceled all of her lies in front of the judge and even caught her telling some. The past 48 hours, I've cried tears of JOY because of altering a couple things in my life, I can get 50/50 custody. CHRIS...I can't thank you enough, brother! EVERYONE THAT NEEDS AN ADVOCATE FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS NEEDS CHRIS GILLEY!!!!

Posted by Gary | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Attorney

When it comes to custody of your child, you want the best lawyer! Chris truly cares, my sons and I couldn’t be happier for everything he’s done for us. I hired/fired three different attorneys, before I met Chris. The others didn’t care and made me feel like I was just a paycheck. I met Chris through ...a mutual friend and knew he was the one. Seriously you get one shot when it comes to custody so make it count and hire Chris Gilley!

Posted by Stacey Huffman | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Attorney of INTEGRITY!

Chris Gilley is the absolute BEST ATTORNEY if not just in Indiana quite possibly on the PLANET! I am a mother of two. My daughter is 18 and my son is 17. My son had been kept away from me for 8 months. Chris got my parenting time back and established the amount of child support rendered in a fair... manner! If I had any problems all I had to do was text Chris and he was THERE! I don’t believe there are many Attorneys out there that would give out their cell number and respond in a timely manner EVEN on a weekend! HE DID! He KNOWS the Law and he is a man of integrity and character as evidenced by his discretion of accepting cases that he feels are genuine! He won’t just represent people for his own personal gain! He represents people for PURPOSE! He actually ENSURES you feel comfortable, confident and secure in your endeavors! He absolutely brought back to the table EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY request I had! Chris fights FOR you! There is no better person to have by your side if you are like me and have suffered from deplorable injustices in Family Court in the past! My ONLY regret is that I didn’t have Chris when my initial divorce/custody issues began 8 years ago! However, my past bad experiences with another Attorney has been erased due to having Chris who has surpassed any and all expectations I could of had! Now I have BOTH of my children! For those reading this PLEASE love your children more than you hate your X! PARENTAL ALIENATION IS REAL! It is so much easier to do the RIGHT THING and raise well-adjusted happy children than it is to try and fix broken adults! CHRIS GILLEY GETS IT!!!

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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

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Gabriel Berry

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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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