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Shane Ryan O'Donnell

Criminal defense Attorney at Crown Point, IN

4.9   21 reviews
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  • Licensed for 14 years
    State IN
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    On Probation Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

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About Shane

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  1. Criminal defense
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    Attorney O'Donnell handles all traffic, misdemeanor, DUI/OWI cases, and felony cases in Indiana, including Lake County, Porter County, LaPorte County, Newton County, and Jasper County.

  2. Personal injury
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    Attorney O'Donnell handles accident and injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, animal bite injuries, construction accident injuries, premises liability cases, and wrongful death cases.

AT LAW OFFICES OF SHANE O’DONNELL, CLIENTS GET THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA! CALL NOW!!

My name is Attorney Shane O'Donnell.  I am a former Lake County Prosecutor.  While being employed at the Prosecutor's Office, I handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including DUI/OWI, drug dealing and possession, theft and conversion, burglary, battery, and murder.  Presently, I concentrate solely in criminal defense, traffic, DUI/OWI, and accident and injury cases.  I was also named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association in both 2014 and 2015. 

Awards

Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice
2018

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Law Offices of Shane O'Donnell
2100 North Main Street.
Crown Point, IN, 46307
indianacriminallawyer.net/
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Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2022
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Consummate Professional
Shane and his staff have helped me tremendously. I felt confident in corresponding with him and he always responded to me promptly whenever I had a question (and I had plenty). I would recommend him to anyone who needs a professional who knows what they are doing.
Posted by John | March 15, 2022
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Excellent attorney
Attorney O'Donnell was a tremendous help to my family and myself. His office staff was professional and attentive. If you want great results, go with Attorney O'Donnell.
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2022
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Attorney O’Donnell and his staff did an outstanding job on my son’s car accident case, and I also got my same son out of some criminal charges. They are the best law firm in Northwest Indiana hands down. Highly recommended!
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022
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Excellent Attorney
Great Law office! Shane O'Donnell and his staff are top notch, experienced and get the results you want!
Posted by Katie | May 4, 2021
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Katie
Even though my case is still actively going on, Shane has been truly the best attorney I have ever had, From day one when he came and visited me while I was incarcerated, he treated me and talked to me like I was one of his friends, and not a client number. He is so easy to get in touch with and even though I dont know what the outcome of my case is going to be, he is truly amazing, I tell him how much I appreciate him all the time because no matter what mistakes I have made on my end he is truly trying his best for me and it shows. I would recommend Shane to anyone for criminal stuff. Thank you Shane.
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Posted by Roberto | September 28, 2020
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Good lawyer n a good person
Shane Is an amazing person and I know you can you help me get my life back into my life around he did jus wat he said he will do for every case that I had I only go to him
Posted by Courtney | November 1, 2019
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Strongly recommended
Shane is personable, he is trust worthy, and also easy to get in touch with. It is never ideal to have to contact and utilize a lawyer. I’ve met with several other attorneys and Shane has been the most helpful. I’d strongly recommend him.
Posted by DL | October 18, 2019
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Very knowledgeable attorney.
Shane is extremely easy to talk to. He has a tremendous amount of experience with criminal cases and explains things in a way that you really understand what is happening and how the process works. He also knows how to get the best possible result on injury cases. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2018
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Awesome Attorney
Shane O'Donnell is the best attorney in Indiana! He has helped me and several of my friends in several criminal and personal injury matters. He got my case DISMISSED and got one of my friends a significant personal injury settlement after he was injured in a car accident. He and his staff are incredibly dedicated to getting you the best result possible. I would highly recommend him!
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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2018
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Highly Recommend
I searched the internet for days to find a good attorney in Lake co I didn't know any in the area. I found Shane and looked at his reviews and they were all excellent! I talked to him several times about the case before even meeting him and before we hired him and he told me exactly what he could do for my fiance with him having a lengthy criminal history. He returned all of my phone calls at a timely manner and is VERY respectful and professional! We eventually hired him & he did exactly what he told us he could do! He got my fiance an amazing plea I couldn't be happier with his work! The girls in the office are also great & will go above and beyond!!!
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Posted by Lynne | July 15, 2018
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Referral from a colleague
I was referred by a colleague when I was in Indiana for a wedding and was involved in an accident. I live out of state so I was in need of a local attorney. Mr. O’Donnell and his staff were courteous, attentive to my many telephone calls and lessened my trips from Illinois to Indiana. My case was settled in an expedient manner with a settlement offer prior to filing a formal lawsuit. I am pleased with my settlement as well as the personal attention given to me by Mr. O’Donnell. i had nothing but a wonderful experience from the beginning to the end. Highly recommended.
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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018
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Great Experience!
Attorney O’Donnell is a great lawyer who cares a lot about his clients and getting great results! I would highly recommend him as he got my wife a fabulous settlement for car accident where she was only minimally injured.
Posted by Rlchard | May 16, 2018
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Mr Richard Wayne Edmonds
I have had Shane as my Attorney for both criminal and injury cases he with out a doubt is the most honest and easy to talk to attorney's in lake county. I have retained his service's for 8 years and would never look for any other attorney
Posted by Adrian | March 14, 2018
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Excellent attorney
Shane is very professional,and easy to talk to. He’s hands on and works with you and your schedule. Excellent attorney.
Posted by Rich | March 13, 2018
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Wonderful lawyer
Very experienced lawyer. I have hired attorney O'Donnell for both personal injury and criminal cases, and each time he was very truthful and amazingly easy to talk to. He got my personal injury case done quickly and effectively. Would highly recommend Mr. O'Donnell.
Posted by Steven | August 7, 2017
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Probation violation
M.r O'Donnell is superb. If he says he can do it he means it %100. I have multiple probation violations and he has helped me through it all. He knows what he is doing. I would totally recommend him to you and I have recommended him to others.
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017
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Great Representation
I hired Attorney O'Donnell to handle car accident case that I had unfortunately gotten into. Attorney O'Donnell kept my mind at ease and kept me up to date on anything going on with my case. And the end result was better than I had ever expected!! I would highly recommend anybody to hire Attorney O'Donnell and his staff to handle your personal injury case!
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Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2015
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Great Attorney!!
I really can't overstate what a wonderful experience I had with this law office. Shane is a very honest attorney, from day one he was up front with me about my car accident. He is clear about anything that may happen or problem that may arise and he talks to you in term that you will always understand. The communication was excellent and any questions I might have had were promptly and thoroughly answered. He always kept me informed about what was going on. He really knows his stuff. When it was all said and done I had received a settlement which far exceeded my expectations, and I have no doubt it was due to Shane's extremely competent representation. I'd highly recommend his services to anyone who needs a lawyer.
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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2014
Bravo Attorney O'Donnell
Attorney O'Donnell is an outstanding lawyer. He helped me get the settlement I needed with my personal injury case. He kept me up to date on every aspect of my case. When the insurance company didn't want to settle, attorney O'Donnell filed it in court. I couldn't believe the settlement we got but I do believe attorney O'Donnell is the top personal injury attorney in Indiana.
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2012
I highly recommend this attorney!!
Attorney O'Donnell is very knowledgable and honest. He also delivered everything he said he would when I first met with him. He is also a former prosecutor, so he knows both sides of a criminal case. He was always very good with communicating with me and never blew me off like other attorneys have done to me in the past. I would highly recommend Attorney O'Donnell for any type of criminal case.
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AVVO RATING 4.1 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension Partially Stayed Placed on Probation issued in IN, 2023
updated on 06/05/2023

Suspension partially stayed means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell
  • 2012 - 2019
  • Associate Attorney
  • The Alvarez Law Firm, PC
  • 2010 - 2012
  • Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • Lake County Prosecutor's Office
  • 2008 - 2010

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2008

Legal Cases

  • Personal injury car accident
  • Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell received a settlement that far exceeded our clients expectations. Although my client suffered a tremendous injury, this settlement will take care of her and her family for a very long time.

Associations

  • American Inns of Court
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Lake County Bar Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2015
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2014
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Crown Point Criminal defense Lawyer Shane Ryan O'Donnell
Shane Ryan O'Donnell
Criminal defense Attorney
Crown Point, IN
Licensed for 14 years
Free Consultation
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023. See details
(219) 213-6829 Message Website