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Dan Whitehead grew up in Anderson, Indiana, completed his Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree from Ball State, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University – Indianapolis.
Dan overcame tremendous adversity in life as a child when his father and brother were arrested, convicted, and sent to prison. Without the money for high priced attorneys and not having the finer things in life (other than a wonderful grandmother Dan would say), Dan worked his way through school paying his way and earning the grades needed to get into law school so that he may find a way of getting his brother and father released from prison. During this time, Dan was also wrongfully charged criminally but he proved his innocence and was acquitted. Having been through the legal system, wrongfully accused of a crime, he is able to relate to his clients like no other attorney in Madison County.
Dan knows what it is like to go visit family in prison for Christmas. Watching his family torn apart by the legal system, he now looks for ways to use the system to strengthen children. As he watches parents find ways of attacking the other parent inside and outside the courtroom, he tells clients, “Children need love, trust, and hope. Look in the mirror, ‘Am I really doing this to my kid?’ A child will blame themselves.” He aims to work to resolve family conflict in peaceful resolutions with visitation and custody plans that focus on the children, because in the end, it is what the parents want as well – well adjusted happy children.
Recently Dan has been speaking out as a cancer survivor beating stage 4 cancer. He truly believes through his life’s work you can always overcome adversity.
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28 years | 3,000 cases
28 years | 3,000 cases
28 years | 300 cases
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Acquired: 1999
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1003 Meridian St, Anderson, IN, 46016-1749
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Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Down to earth guy
Dan is the only lawyer I have ever experienced with a "down to earth" demeanor. He thoroughly explains something, when needed or asked, and talks to you like a human being. He doesn't throw of "shtick" or try to confuse you with big words. He also goes out of his way to help you out. He is a great gu...
Posted by Kimberly | April 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Expert Attorney
I am in the process of working with Dan on a criminal charge. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He has my best interest in mind and I am very confident in his abilities. I would not want to work with anyone else on this matter, and I believe that a positive outcome will preva...
Posted by Brian | February 16, 2015 | Family
CUSTODY/PATERNITY/BACK SUPPORT
******PLEASE READ****** My name is Brian H. I live in Carmel, In. My Fiancé had a VERY serious issue with her 3 year old daughters father. Even though its clear he loves his daughter he was not a complete parent. I have been with her for 18 months and he has never paid support, medical bills, bought ...
Posted by Randall | February 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Law Firm
Dan Whitehead has been my attorney for several matters beginning with an accident claim shortly after he started his practice, and currently he is handling some family matters. He has always been knowledgeable and reasonable, and works hard to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. The ...
Posted by DJ | January 23, 2015 | Child Custody
Excellent attorney
I hired Mr Whitehead to help me with a custody issue. We are not finished yet, but to this point Mr Whitehead has been extremely informative and attentive to our needs. If you are in need of legal counsel in Central Indiana, I would definitely recommend Mr Whitehead.
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2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top One Percent, National League of Renowned Attorneys
2016
Premier 100 Trial Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
1997
Stuart and Rosalie Felton Scholarship, Indianapolis Bar Foundation
1999 - Present
Attorney, Daniel K. Whitehead, Attorney At Law, LLC
2010 - 2017
Public Defender, State of Indiana
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
National League of Renowned AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Madison County Bar AssociationAdvisory Board
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
United States Court of Appeals Seventh CircuitMember
2000 - Present
United States District Court, Northern District IndianaMember
2000 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1999 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
1999 - Present
Supreme Court of IndianaMember
1999 - Present
United States District Court, Southern District IndianaMember
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Client was only found guilty of a Class D Felony- possession
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JD - Juris Doctor
1996
MA - Masters
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Running a Small Criminal Defense Practice-CLE
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Legal Answers
My father wants me to live with my aunt, but does not want me to gain emacipation. would i be able to become emancipated?
06 Apr 2015
My husband and I want a divorce but neither of us can afford the costs at the moment. We heard we could do a legal seperation
09 Apr 2015
My girlfriend soon to be ex husband keeps driving by her house and her work taking pictures how can she stop him from doing this
01 Apr 2015