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Since entering the practice of law in 1980, John Maksimovich has represented hundreds of defendants facing criminal charges in Indiana State and U.S. Federal Courts. Mr. Maksimovich has extensive experience as primary defense counsel in all aspects of complex and multi-defendant state and federal criminal cases, including bail, detention, and preliminary hearing, violation of supervised release, pre-trial motion practice, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post conviction relief. Committed to excellence in all areas of practice, Mr. Maksimovich has successfully represented defendants against both the federal and state death penalty and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He is an active member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel at both the District Court and Appellate Court level for criminal, post-conviction, and civil rights appointments. Mr. Maksimovich's criminal defense work has led to numerous acquittals, case dismissals, and other favorable outcomes for individuals and multiple defendants accused of murder, RICO crimes, Hobbs act robbery crimes, drug crimes, firearm crimes, kidnapping crimes, and white collar crimes.
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Acquired: 1980
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1946 N Main St, Crown Point, IN, 46307-2340
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Posted by Maria | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
When I first met Mr. John Maksimovich I knew instantly that he was all business; as you'd like your lawyer to be, nothing but the FACTS. His patience and understanding during the handling of our families very serious case was gracious and respectful always; he listened intently, asked appropriate que...
Posted by Stephen | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
When it comes to consulting and/or hiring a lawyer you should be skeptical; just knowing your in need of a lawyer could sometimes make a person feel helpless. Sometimes situations occur in your life that you have no control over, next thing you know your shopping for the best lawyer you can possibly ...
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2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1980 - Present
Owner, John Maksimovich, Attorney At Law
2016 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
7th Circuit Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAdmitted to Practice
1980 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
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