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Nicholas Adam Barnes
About Nicholas
Biography
Nick grew up in central Indiana and moved to the Region after graduating from Northwestern University. He found his career passion of criminal law while working for five years at the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. After becoming knowledgeable about all areas of criminal law, Nick joined Attorney Vouga’s law practice in 2010. Since joining the firm, Nick’s practice area focuses on aggressively representing individuals with criminal charges ranging from traffic matters up to murder. Nick has tried and successfully obtained not guilty verdicts on numerous criminal cases throughout his career. He is a member of the Lake County and Porter County Bar Association, the Lake County Criminal Defense Bar, as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In addition to Criminal Defense, Nick also handles a variety of family law matters.
Nick is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney. He maintains a strong work ethic and drive to be prepared for any situation. Nick believes that by combining aggressive negotiation and skilled knowledgeable trial work, he is able to work to achieve the best possible outcome for all of his clients.
When Nick isn’t practicing law, he enjoys coaching his kid’s sports teams, running, and spending time with his wife.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
20 years
Family
30%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 20 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2005
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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Posted by Brian | December 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by Jaime | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
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John Vouga
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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
Legal Answers