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Joel Dee Hand
also known as Joel D. Hand, Joel Hand
About Joel
Biography
I have more than a decade of experience prosecuting cases in Marion County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County and Carroll County, Indiana. Since 2011, I have been putting that experience to work for my clients in those and other central Indiana counties in matters of criminal law, OWI/DUI/DWI, juvenile law and education law. I look foward to talking to you about how we can best help you and protect all of your legal rights.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
16 years
DUI and DWI
35%
28 years
Expungement
10%
14 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 30 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Joel D. Hand
1512 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202
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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Fantastic and Very Professional Attorney
I could not be more impressed with Attorney Joel Hand. I retained his services to help me with a complex legal matter that involved both criminal law and licensing law with a State Board. He explained my options very well and immediately began working on my case. He knew the right people to reach out...
Posted by Daniel | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Everything you NEED in an attorney
Joel is an extremely knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer. He is what you want in representation: respected, thorough, punctual, compassionate, aggressive, and truly puts the client first. He worked wonders on 2 cases for me. In a tough county he got a favorable DUI case result, and a dismissal of a...
Posted by Alsa | May 19, 2014
He is a great smart attorney
He was a professional great smart attorney , I hired him for my three cases , and he was really a good attorney in giving me all the details and clarify everything to me , patient , good listener , smart , professional !
Posted by Larry | October 29, 2013
Will preparation experience
Joel Hand is an excellent listener. He strives to clearly understand what is desired and/or needed by the client, and then combines that information with his legal knowledge to produce a solid, workable result.
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Great criminal DUI lawyer
This guy was great. He was always willing to meet with me and he explained everything really well. He found some holes in the police officer's case and got me a much better plea deal.
Joel Dee Hand's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Joel for 15+ years and can say there are few attorneys who are as well versed and knowledgeable in the area of OWI law as Joel, for this I endorse this lawyer."
Eugene Mogilevsky
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Joel is one of a kind attorney and person. Extremely knowledgeable, ethical, helpful and understanding. He symbolizes everything that legal professionals should be proud of."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is highly skilled in all criminal matters, simple and complex. I wouldn't hesitate to send him referrals."
"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.."
"I have known Joel for two decades. He is knowledgeable and fair. Responds to calls and questions. One of the good guys."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Award of Appreciation, Delphi Police Department
2008
Bellringer Award, Indiana Department of Education
2007
Gold Star Achievement Award, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council
2007
Award of Appreciation, Westfield Police Department
2007
National President's Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2006
Prosecutor of the Year, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
2006
Award of Appreciation, Indiana Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2005
Executive Director's Award, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
2005
Public Service Award, United States Department of Transportation
2004
Prosecutor of the Year Award, Central Indiana Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2004
Award of Appreciation, Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership
2003
Prosecutor of the Year Award, Central Indiana Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2002
Prosecutor of the Year Award, Central Indiana Mothers Against Drunk Driving
2002
Award of Appreciation, City of Beech Grove, Indiana
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Joel D. Hand
2009 - 2010
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Carroll County Prosecutor's Office
2009 - 2009
Deputy Public Defender, Rush County Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2009
Director of Legislative & Government Relations, Indiana Department of Education
2006 - 2007
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
2004 - 2006
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council
1996 - 2003
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Prosecutor's Office
1995 - 1996
Legal Counsel, Indiana Department of Education
Associations
2019 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee
2006 - Present
Hamilton County Bar Association
1998 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association
1995 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association
2012 - 2014
Indianapolis Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Practice SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011 - 2014
Indiana State Bar AssociationLaw School for Legislators Planning Committee
Education
1995
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
DePauw University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
ACT Annual Conference
Current Education Legislation
2013
Indiana PTA Annual Meeting
Impact of Indiana Education Reform Legislation
2012
Indiana PTA Legislative Conference
2012 K-12 School Legislative Update
2012
Annual Meeting
Constitutional Dilema of Indiana's School Voucher Program
2012
2012 ICPE Members Meeting
Impact of Indiana Education Reform Legislation
2008
Carroll County Law Enforcement Training
Criminal Law Update
2006
Newly Elected Prosecutors School
Indiana Traffic Law Update
2006
Lethal Weapon - DUI Homicide
Legal Aspects of Fatal Crash Investigations
2005
Protecting Lives, Saving Futures
DUI/OWI Report Writing
2005
Protecting Lives, Saving Futures
Common Challenges & Defenses in OWI/DUI Cases
2005
Protecting Lives, Saving Futures
Legal Aspects of Breath & Blood Alcohol Testing
2005
National Advocacy Center Trial Advocacy I
Direct Examination Tips & Technique in OWI/DUI Cases
2003
Lifesavers
The Team Approach to Fatal Crash Investigations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How does a pre-trial diversion work?
02 Nov 2021
Q&A
I was sitting at a car wash in a bay unit after a long drive I must have dozed off a little cause I woke up to a sheriff no big
12 Sep 2020
Q&A
What's my best recourse going to court soon in indiana..charge..no driver's license ..I've never had one
03 Jul 2020