Terrance Lamont Kinnard

Terrance Lamont Kinnard

2.7
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury ... +4 more

320 N. Meridian Street, Suite 506, Indianapolis, IN

About Terrance

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

State and Federal Criminal Litigation. If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty.

27 years | 150 cases

30%
Family 20%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping.

27 years | 20 cases

20%
Personal Injury 15%

Our law firm works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. We cover cases such as burn injuries, botched surgeries, and harassment.

15%
DUI and DWI 10%

Driving While Intoxicated. CDL Drivers with OVWI cases

27 years | 20 cases

10%
Expungement 10%

Expungement of Indiana Criminal and Arrest History

27 years | 20 cases

10%
Federal Crime 10%

Practiced in US District Courts in the States of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Georgia and North and South Carolina

27 years | 20 cases

10%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 5%

Lawyers with Disciplinary Issues: Professional responsibility rules govern the ethical standards of licensed professionals such as attorneys and doctors.

27 years | 1 case

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 25 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 25 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2000

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kinnard & Scott, LLP

320 N. Meridian Street, Suite 506, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Kinnard & Scott, LLP

320 N. Meridian Street, Suite 506, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

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Terrance Lamont Kinnard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | November 19, 2025

Worse Practice Ever

If you’re seeking representation this is not the Law Firm Terrance Kinnard staff is very rude & disrespectful. Mr. Cooper I believe to be his paralegal he called me being very disrespectful while defaming my character labeling me as things that I have never been before abruptly hanging up on me. I ha...ve not once to disrespect no one at this legal firm. For him to label me as something that he had already label their client is out unprofessional. There’s more that I won’t say.

Posted by David Lowe | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

awesome attorney

Great attorney that does criminal defense and 1983 usc civil rights violations he is an honest man straight forward and to the point.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2025 | Child Abuse

Please Consider All Other Options First

I don't know this man. Nor do I ever wish to meet him. The way he has no regard for looking for facts, and defended the act of a father leaving a disabled 10 year in an apartment to live alone, is absolutely appalling. His comment made about the same young lady, who endured years of mental and physic...al abuse, saying a prayer before confronting one of her abusers, calling this act "weird to say the least." God will not be mocked. Pray for him but please consider ANY and ALL other options before hiring this man.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Accountant

Mr. Kinnard is a very dishonest attorney telling me things which was not true. When he consulted with me he talked about a lot of things that was irrelevant to the case. He never respond back to you in a timely manner and when he does he give you the same information that he gave previous “I don’t ha...ve any information at this time I’m waiting to hear back from the court” this went on for weeks. So then I decided to hire another attorney who was very professional and tentative to my case. If I would have let Mr. Kinnard represent me the judge probably would have gave me the maximum amount of time because Mr. Kinnard wasn’t prepared for my case. I would never hire him again. Be aware he’s a fast talker who makes a lie sound good. When it’s time for court he will cram everything together. He’s very unorganized, unprofessional, dishonest and will charge you for services that he did not do.

Posted by Carla | October 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent service and professionalism along with attention to detail makes for a great Attorney!

Mr. Kinnard has rendered excellent service for our family with professionalism. He has explained the process and answered any questions we've had efficiently. Our first hearing didn't go as planned but Mr. Kinnard assured us that everything will be alright and he's treated our loved one with nothing ...but dignity and respect. Joe Cooper has been an outstanding source of support to our family as well. Thank you both for all you do!

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney- Partner, Kinnard & Scott

2017 - Present

Independent Hearing Officer/Administrative Law Judge, Indiana Department of Education

2004 - 2017

Attorney-Owner, Kinnard Law Office

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Marion County Public Defender Agency

2000 - 2002

Attorney, Uaw Legal Services Plan

1997 - 2017

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ivy Tech Community College

Education

2017

Indiana State University

PhD - Doctorate

2000

Indiana University

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Indianapolis

MA - Masters of Psychology

1991

Paine College

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology

Speaking Engagements

2018

Ivy Tech State College Social Justice Initialtive

Social Justice Reform

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