Robert Joseph Varga

Robert Joseph Varga

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Merrillville, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

260 E. 90th Drive, Merrillville, IN

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

All misdemeanor and felony matters. Traffic infractions, license suspensions and CDL matters. OWI/DUI.

27 years

70%
DUI and DWI 20%

OWI/DUI/DWI

27 years

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Moving Violations, CDL offenses, License Suspensions and Habitual Traffic Violations.

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 26 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1999

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Robert J. Varga, Attorney at Law

260 E. 90th Drive, Merrillville, IN, 46410

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Robert Joseph Varga's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Tom | October 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Service

Exceeded my expectations during a tough time. The entire firm was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions and was extremely responsive.

Posted by Jordan F | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life saver

Bob Varga represented me when I was a juvenile charged as an adult in 2007. He is the most dedicated attorney I have seen in this area. He fought tooth and nail to literally save my life and when I read about how well he is doing in different newspaper articles I am not surprised one bit. Everything ...he told me would take place throughout my experience seemed so far out of reach and I was always as skeptical as a person could be with how confident and reassuring he was, but in the end he pulled off a miracle and I will always be grateful to God for somehow bringing Bob into my life. This attorney is a cut above the rest and has proven time and time again in trials and various criminal proceedings, that he is the most competent attorney in our area hands down. He is trustworthy, focused, honest, and he truly does have a gift as far as practicing the law is concerned. Some people are born to be doctors and save lives, others are compassionate and give back as humanitarians. I believe Bob Varga was put here to fight for people who truly need someone to fight for them when nobody else is in their corner and that is exactly what he does time and time again.

Posted by Ted | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome law firm

I got an out of state speeding ticket that I deserved but would wreck my record for years and make my insurance hyper expensive. My first in many years and there was no accident or injuries. Varga and his legal staff were able to get prosecution deferred with no penalty and a modest fee. Will I be d...riving safer? You bet. Do I thank Varga? Yes I do! Should you use him? Yes.

Posted by Wayne | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Better than expected

Robert made a traumatic experience come out better than I ever expected. I would recommend highly. A++++++

Posted by Todd | October 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

We loved the treatment we received and the successful outcome of our case. Highly recommend Mr. Varga and Varga Law! Thank you so much for your help.

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Robert Joseph Varga's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Fech

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob has one of the brightest legal minds in Northwest Indiana. He has an uncanny ability to take a complex legal issue and dissect it in a way that he gives his clients to gain the best results possible. Bob has also built a reputation and relations in the local legal community that other attorneys will come to him for advice or perspective on a particular case. You can always trust Bob's candor and honesty when asking him his opinion."

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Steven Sersic

General practice lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is an intelligent, hardworking, dedicated lawyer who will go the distance when it comes to doing what is needed to help his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Michael Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Varga for Criminal Defense litigation."

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John Craig

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Varga for almost 15 years. I have referred several clients with criminal matters to him and all have been very satisfied with his representation. I will continue to recommend Attorney Varga in the future."

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Beth Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Varga is a dedicated, highly-skilled lawyer and well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him."

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Amanda Hires

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bob to be a diligent attorney who always treats his clients with the utmost respect. He is well liked and respected by the Bench and Defense Bar."

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Kevin Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a great, hard-working attorney who has the experience and knowledge to help his clients."

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Matthew Fech

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Felony Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office

2002 - Present

Owner, Robert J. Varga, Attorney at Law

1999 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Kelly Law Offices

Associations

2011 - Present

Indiana Public Defender Council

Member

2001 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2019

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Death Penalty Qualified - Experience on a Capital Case

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Education

1999

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Indiana University-Northwest

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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