DawnMarie White

DawnMarie White

3.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Carmel, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Expungement ... +3 more

301 East Carmel Drive, Suite E300, Carmel, IN

About DawnMarie

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic

16 years

30%
Family 30%

Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Visitation, Grandparent Rights, Domestic Violence, Uncontested Divorce

16 years

30%
Expungement 20%

Criminal Convictions, Arrests

16 years

20%
Child Abuse 10%

DCS, CHINS, CPS

16 years

10%
Adoption 5%

Same-sex, Step-parent, Traditional adoption

16 years

5%
Mediation 5%

Domestic Relations Mediation

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 16 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2009

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Dawnmarie White, Attorney At Law LLC

301 East Carmel Drive, Suite E300, Carmel, IN, 46032

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DawnMarie White's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Experience

Attorney was aggressive towards others in the courtroom. She did not communicate with opposing attorney to provide evidence before trial. Attorney was unprofessional in her manner towards others. Really poor communication skills. Attorney admitted to client's fault in public place so there was a brea...ch of confidentiality.

Posted by Christina | April 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best attorney

She was very responsive, punctual with paper work, fast on setting court dates, knows her stuff

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018

not a good Lawyer

She dos not Communicate with her Clients, no Emails,Text or Calls.She also disappears for Month at a time & than all of the sudden she replies 4 month later.She dos not use the Paper trails that her client provides to the case, she also do not remember that she was provided with Documentations.

DawnMarie White

Replied last May 11, 2018

I am sorry that you had a bad experience with our firm. We strive for client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

horrible horrible attorney do not hire if you really need a good attorney

Horrible, Horrible representation. This attorney was extremely clear that I was in an extremely vulnerable divorce situation that was high conflict with soon-to-be-ex. She was not honest about the potential cost. Mostly, she did not return phone calls in a timely manner, she did not give me a clea...r understanding of my case and Indiana law, she was not my advocate, she was very shaming towards me, she seemed to actually side with opposing counsel. It was bizarre. I cannot fathom anyone needing to get a divorce, who is in a vulnerable situation because they were the "stay-at-home" parent having this attorney. She does not seem to be a women's advocate whatsoever. If you need someone who will have your back and fight for your rights...do not hire this attorney.

DawnMarie White

Replied last May 11, 2018

I am sorry that you had a bad experience with our firm. We strive for client satisfaction in every case and we are honest and up front with our clients. Please review the retainer agreement you were provided and signed. That may clarify some of the concerns that you have mentioned. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by Glenn | August 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

DawnMarie seems great to me !I made a late night email inquirie,heard back the next Morning.

I found this site and liked her profile,after making an email inquiry.I heard back the next morning and emailed back and forth untill, I was able to get her in touch with our daughter.They figured out what to do next with case .Really grateful that I discovered this website and to find this lawyer at... time of need.

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DawnMarie White's Lawyer Endorsements

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Grant Kirsh

General practice lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. DawnMarie is is a hard working create lawyer who does a great job advocating for her clients. Keep up the great work!"

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Mark Busby

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"DawnMarie is an excellent attorney. Knowledgeable and dedicated to her clients success, she is a valued member of our legal community."

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Katherine Flood

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. White is knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated to providing her clients with the best possible legal representation. She is an excellent attorney."

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Joseph Delamater

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dawn Marie for over 10 years. She's always a pleasure to talk with and brings great knowledge to the table. I'd send her business in a heartbeat."

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Angela Swenson

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"DawnMarie is an upstanding attorney. She is a pleasure to deal with in cases. She is focused and knows what she is talking about. I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Kirsh

Adoption lawyer

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Mark Busby

Criminal defense lawyer

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Angela Swenson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Kassis

Family lawyer

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Kelli Young

Family lawyer

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Katherine Flood

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jaimie Cairns

Family lawyer

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Philip Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corey Scott

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Darin Cox

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

John Paul Berlon, Robert H. McKinney School of Law: Indiana University

2009

Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence, Robert H. McKinney School of Law: Indiana University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Swenson & Associates PC

2010 - 2015

Attorney, DawnMarie White, Attorney at Law LLC

2010 - 2012

Staff Attorney, MAI Legal Services

2010 - 2011

Pro Bono Attorney (1 Year Grant Contract), Julian Center Legal Services

Associations

2017 - Present

Hamilton County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Child Advocates

Volunteer CASA

2015 - Present

Kid's Voice

Volunteer GAL

2010 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Robert H. McKinney School of Law: Indiana University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

CLE

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

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