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also known as Jonathan Harwell, Jonathan D. Harwell
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Jonathan D. Harwell is the founder of Harwell Criminal Defense in Indianapolis, Indiana. His practice focuses on criminal defense, major felonies and murder cases, state and federal criminal appeals, post-conviction relief, and habeas corpus.
Harwell earned his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Ball State University, graduating cum laude and as a member of the Lambda Epsilon Chi Legal Studies Honor Society. He received his J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Gold Level Pro Bono Recognition. He is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute.
Harwell teaches continuing legal education and continues to participate in the Indiana State Bar Association mentor program, mentoring younger attorneys. On February 12, 2026, he presented “Great Legislation from the 1970s” with the Inn of Courts.
Representative finalized outcomes include post-conviction relief granted in R.C. v. State, R.L. v. State, and B.D. v. State; and dismissal of child molesting charges in State v. P.C. and State v. N.H. Initials are used to protect privacy. These results depend on the facts and law of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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State: Indiana
Acquired: 2014
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156 East Market Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very helpful
I was desperate to find legal representation for my case with my first son. And with my old representation I felt like he didn’t do his job and as I was looking around he took on my case and I let my previous representation go. Ever since then he has worked with me on payments and always gives me a c...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015
Mr. Jonathan Harwell SAVED and WON my case!
I called Mr. Harwell in late August 2014 desperate to find an attorney to assist me with my complicated and drowning law suit. I was out of money, as I had already paid my previous attorney, Mr.Y., $8700.00 to assist me in retrieving my stored property from an Indianapolis moving and storage company ...
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
great
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Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Respected and Knowledgeable
After removing two prior attorney's from my case due to lack of knowledge and follow up researched and hired Mr. Jonathan Harwell. Mr. Harwell has done an excellent job of educating me on how the legal process works and where I stood in the process by consistently sharing his knowledge and documenta...
Posted by Duston | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Child support case
My experience with Mr. Harwell was great and very helpful. He had put together a strong defence and was able to get me cleared of the charges and had walked me through the hole step.
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen his work and it is good. I've spoken with him frequently about cases and I believe he is passionate in representing his clients. He is a fighter and looks for ways to get the best outcome for his clients."
"Jon is a passionate and thoughtful defense attorney. He is brilliantly perspective as to the theory of the case and what it takes to defend the client, separating the wheat from the chaff. I would recommend Jon to anyone charged with a serious crime."
"Jonathan Harwell knows how to have just the right amount of assertiveness to make sure his clients get the representation they need. You don't see many lawyers put as much effort as he does into cases that are even relatively minor or simple."
"Honesty is important and when I have to represent a client, if Mr. Harwell represents the other party, I am not worried about any unprofessional conduct during our matter from his desk."
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2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
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2025
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2025
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2024
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Litigator of the Year - Criminal Law, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
Excellence in Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Top 10% in Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Who's Who Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
2013
Gold Level Pro Bono Recognition, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
2010
Cum Laude, Ball State University
2014 - Present
Attorney, Harwell Legal Counsel LLC
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Post-Conviction Relief Granted and New Trial Ordered
Not Guilty of Murder, Guilty of Lesser included Offense
Conviction Reversed
Decree Overturned
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Remanded for New Sentencing Order
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
2013
J.D.
2010
BS - Bachelor of Science
2022
West Coast Hotel v. Parrish: The Switch in Time That Saved Nine
2020
Lesser Known Judges in Brown v. Board
2016
Magna Carter
2015
Civility in Practice
2025
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