Jonathan Daniel Harwell

Jonathan Daniel Harwell

also known as Jonathan Harwell, Jonathan D. Harwell

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Violent crime Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, Appeals ... +5 more

156 E. Market St. Ste. 300, Indianapolis, IN

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 24%

Any charges, at any stage, or level of proceedings. Including guilty pleas, trial, appeal, post-conviction relief, and habeas.

24%
Appeals 18%

Appeals in both Civil and Criminal Cases.

18%
Family 9%

Any family law matters, including: divorce, custody, alimony, support, guardianships, or grandparents' rights.

9%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 11 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Harwell Gray Legal Counsel LLC

156 E. Market St. Ste. 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

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Jonathan Daniel Harwell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 29 of 29 reviews

Posted by Shawnika Jones | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Good lawyer

Jonathan Harwell is a patient and thorough lawyer! He was always professional and friendly and always was able to answer all of my many and continuous questions.

Posted by Phyllis | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Good Experience

I contacted Mr. Harwell when I was feeling like my son's attorney was working for the prosecution not him. Because of my financial situation I needed someone that was willing to work with me and Mr. Harwell was just that person. My son now feels that his attorney is working for him. I am glad that my... son now has representation that is willing to help him in a situation that should never have happened. I am glad that I hired Mr. Harwell.

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

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...all back with any questions I may have. He is a great lawyer!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 ...in the fall of 2012. The storage company did NOT protest the fact that I was paid in full. However, when I tried to have them deliver my property from their storage facility, they refused to release my stored property, unless I signed a form allowing them to charge my credit card without my consent. Of course, I refused to sign this form. After failed phone conversations with the storage company owners, I hired my previous attorney, Mr.Y.. After 3 failed attempts, and a court order, I was finally able to retrieve some of my property from the moving and storage company. There was thousands of dollars of damaged and missing property. Even though I did finally received some of my property back, I was still pursuing the moving and storage company for the rest of the losses. The previous attorney, Mr.Y had sent me a letter in February 2014 threatening to withdraw after I asked about some "problems" with this case sited by opposing council in a legal brief. He filed nothing with the court concerning this case after early October 2014, when he requested a new judge because of "personal reasons". A new Judge was assigned in December 2014. Investigating on my own, I found that the judge could dismiss my case, because nothing had been submitted to the court from my attorney( MR.Y) for months. This would leave me in the position of not only loosing the case and my chances of recuperating any monies for my property losses, but could also have resulted in the moving and storage company suing me for THEIR attorney fees , since they had no judgement against them. I put this information and my fear of being sued in certified letters to Mr.Y. in April 2014. He never responded to the 2 certified letters. For the next several months, I frequently called the court to see if Mr. Y had resigned as my attorney or had submitted anything in my behalf. No resignation and nothing submitted. Now August 2104, I desperately needed an attorney to help me, since, Mr. Y had not responded to my certified letters and nothing had been filed in the court on my case, since December 2013 (8 months previously). Unfortunately, I could not find an attorney willing to take this case over for me. I was out of money and there had been mistakes made on the part of my counsel that dramatically complicated this case. I finally found Mr. Jonathan Harwell! After a few minutes on the phone, and I knew he was going to help me....AND HELP ME HE DID! I dismissed Mr. Y as my attorney. Mr. Y then sent me a final bill. After reviewing my case and Mr.Y's bill for legal services, Mr. Harwell called Mr.Y and told him, that he (Mr.Harwell) did not believe I had been properly represented. He gave Mr Y. distinct examples of his poor legal representation and questionable ethical practices in representing my case. Wow! Mr. Harwell took my case on a contingency basis. He took over as my attorney and got to work in sorting out the the very complicated and sorted details of this case. This young man is EXTREMELY hard working and focused! He will not promise what he can't deliver, but is diligent and ethical. The opposing attorney for the storage company was a transportation attorney with years of experience, but he was not intimidated, despite her best efforts. He promptly settled this case with the storage company and I received thousands of dollars in compensation for my property losses. Mr. Harwell consulted with me every step of the way, making it clear he was working for me, not the other way around. He is polite and considerate. This case was nearly lost and he resurrected it! He is truly a remarkable attorney!

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Jonathan Daniel Harwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Alexander Beeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joshua Flowers

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Daniel Reed

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2025

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2024

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

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

2019

Litigator of the Year - Criminal Law, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2018

Top 10% in Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Who's Who Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal

2018

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal

2017

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

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

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Harwell Legal Counsel LLC

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

B.H. v. State

Post-Conviction Relief Granted and New Trial Ordered

State v. J.P.

Not Guilty of Murder, Guilty of Lesser included Offense

R.W. v. State

Conviction Reversed

Smith v. Smith

Decree Overturned

State v. C.C.

Not Guilty

State v. S.N.

Not Guilty

State v. E.

Not Guilty

State v. H.P.

Not Guilty

Richardson v. State

Remanded for New Sentencing Order

State v. H.B.

Not Guilty

State v. T.

Not Guilty

State v. A.M.

Not Guilty

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Education

2013

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis

J.D.

2010

Ball State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

American Inn of Courts

West Coast Hotel v. Parrish: The Switch in Time That Saved Nine

2020

American Inns of Court

Lesser Known Judges in Brown v. Board

2016

American Inns of Court

Magna Carter

2015

Indianapolis Bar Association

Civility in Practice

Publications

2025

Lexis Nexis Publishing Indiana Criminal Defense Form

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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