Nicholas Adam Barnes

Nicholas Adam Barnes

3.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portage, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

3363 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Aggressively defends clients with criminal matters ranging from traffic issues, operating while intoxicated - OWI, drug possessions, drug dealings, battery, and murder.

19 years

70%
Family 30%

Handles matters ranging from divorce, child support, custody, visitation and adoption.

15 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 20 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2005

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Vouga & Barnes LLC

3363 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN, 46368-5015

Vouga & Barnes

2252 93rd Ave., Merrillville, IN, 46410

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Nicholas Adam Barnes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Brian | December 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney in NWI

Nicholas Barnes in my opinion is the best Attorney in Northwest Indiana.. I was facing 20 years with the Habitual enhancement as well. He was able to get my 4 years. After completing 3 and a half years with the last 6 months modified to probation. If you need a criminal defense attorney in Porter or... Lake county Call Nick I promise you will not be disappointed..

Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst lawyer I ever had

Worst lawyer I ever had my case shoulda been dropped or I could beat it n trial he talked me out of going to trial and talked me into doing a argue sentencing and when I went for sentencing he didn't even show up he sent his partner which was a better lawyer than him but what kinda lawyer don't show ...up for a argue sentencing. I would never recommend him or ever hire him again. He acted like a prosecutor and not my lawyer.

Posted by Juan Rivera | October 4, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Educational purpose

I’ve been fighting the case for seven years. I am very innocent. There is no proof and the so-called alleged victims have not ever showed up or want anything to do with it and my codefendant. Also let it be clear and loud to my attorney and his attorney that I have nothing to do with that situation a...nd they’re still trying to lock me up And I am so innocent and My Public Defender Nicholas Barnes is allowing it to happen. I have a court date October 10, 2024 if I don’t get locked up then I guess he did his job if I do get locked up I suggest a whole bunch of bad reviews. I’m not disrespecting or trying to disrespect anybody. I’m just a very honest person. And this was with all due respect.

Posted by Jaime | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional Responsibility

Attorney Barnes maintained professional responsibility throughout the entire process. He had a clear understanding of my situation for what it was and not what others said it was. He was dedicated to my case and provided me with guidance that truly had my best interest at hand. My charges were dis...missed, and I was able to rebuild and he continued to be there to assist during that rebuilding process. Great attorney who truly cares about the wellbeing of his clients.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Vouga & Barnes

2005 - 2010

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Lake County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

Lake County Bar Association

Porter County Bar Association

Indiana State Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lake County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Education

2005

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Northwest University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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