$ 150-225 per hour
Michael Lee Deppe
also known as Mike, Deppy
About Michael
Biography
Michael Deppe is a lifetime resident of Northwest Indiana, a retired Lake Station police officer, an accident reconstructionist, and a certified breathalyzer operator. He uses his extensive local knowledge and professional background to build cases and spot weaknesses in his opponents’ cases.
Mike is an active member of the community. He has served as a volunteer fireman, a city counsel member, and judge pro tem. He currently serves as an adjunct Professor at Indiana University Northwest. He speaks several languages including Serbian and Chinese.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
24 years
Personal Injury
30%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 26 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026
Location
Deppe Law Center
3940 W 37th Ave, Hobart, IN, 46342-1666
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Posted by Jim | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Train Wreck, Fraudster,liar,fake,unreliable,brain damage,
Train wreck ,fraudster,liar,fake,unreliable,drug user (cocaine), relationship with underage girls in U.S. and foreign countries.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.
Suspension issued in IN, 2026
updated on 08/24/2026This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney At Law, Deppe Law Center
Education
2000
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
J.D.
1996
Indiana University
B.S.
Languages
English
Mandarin
French
Serbian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is an event hearing after my ex has already been found in contempt and ordered to pay back monies not paying per decree
07 Jan 2017
Q&A
Can a landlord have me evicted in the middle of the winter in Hammond Indiana
12 Jan 2017