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I am an experienced trial attorney, with over 26 years practicing law. My trial experience includes high level felony drug cases, reckless homicide cases, felony OWI including serious bodily injury, burglary, armed robbery, indimidation, domestic battery, theft, and fraud as well as numerous misdemeanor cases. The majority of my first 16 years of practiuce was spent as a deputy prosecuting attorney where I concentrated on OWI cases including OWI causing death cases. In my capacity as a deputy prosecuting attorney I would routinely go to crash scenes at all hours of the day or night to assist law enforcement. Additionally, many times throughout the year I would conduct training for law enforcement officers in the areas of OWI law, search & seizure. I also participated in law enforcement training in the areas of NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing, the ECIR II, which is used to obtain a breath test in an OWI case, Drug Recognition Expert training. This has provided me with a unique experience as a defense attorney and great insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
My passion to do my best, to put the hours needed into a case, is now brought to defending my clients in Northwest Indiana including the counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Newton, Jasper, Starke and Marshall in a variety of criminal cases including misdemeanors and complex felonies. In one of my first cases as a defense attorney I was able to show the State that my client was innocent through my own investigation which revealed the true perpetrator.
I rely upon my honesty and integrity, presenting the facts in a straight forward manner. I maintain a strong rapport with my clients, other legal professionals and the bench. I would like to put my knowledge, dedication and experience to work for you, please call for a free consultation.
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205 East Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
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Posted by Matthew | June 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney Bennett Gave Me Hope For My Future And My Potential
After making a potentially life-altering mistake in a moment of weakness and fear, I was at one of the lowest points in my life, facing the unknown, and I wasn't sure I had the fortitude to figure it out. After making the professional connection with Attorney Bennett, I quickly felt motivated to make...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
100% Effective
Mr. Bennett was the consummate professional. He was readily accessible through phone and email. Most importantly, he was successful in moving my case to pre-trial diversion and then to dismissal. Given the circumstances, it was a pleasure working with him. Thank you!
Posted by Scott | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Environmental and Natural Resources
Trouble with the Indiana DNR
I was ticketed unjustly by the Indiana DNR for an alleged fishing violation. I did some thorough research for defense attorneys and found Mr. Bennett. I contacted him via email and he called me the next day. He understood my situation and all of the facts surrounding the matter. He told me that h...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend!! Settled Criminal Case out of court
Attorney Bennett was amazing! I live an hour away in IL and he was able to take care of everything in IN all through phone and email correspondence. We didn't even actually meet until the case was finished, and we had to sign the settlement agreement. He got us a very favorable result in my SO's crim...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Thank you Mr. Bennett
I hired Mr Bennett after he informed me a have a warrant to be arrested due to domestic violence with my ex husband. He took my case seriously started the plan immediately. he is so proffesional. efficient and kind. he answers his phone and returns emails in a timely manner. if it was not for this gu...
"Given that Andrew has worked both as a prosecutor and now as a defense attorney, he has a unique perspective that allows him to gain positive results for his clients."
"I've had positive experiences in dealing on the opposite side of matters with Mr. Bennett. He is intelligent and diligent, which are great qualities to have in criminal defense law."
"Andrew and I spent many years as adversaries while he served as one of Northwest Indiana's most knowledgeable and committed prosecutors. Since he became a defense attorney he has brought that knowledge, experience and commitment to achieving the best result for his clients to his private practice. He is an asset to the defense bar and someone I truly enjoy working with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Andrew for years and rate him A+ as an attorney for criminal and traffic defense among other legal matters. His experience in the criminal arena provides his clients with an attorney who is familiar with the landscape of the Courtroom and an effective manner of presenting available defenses. I recommend Andrew without reservation."
"I've worked with Andrew both as a Prosecutor and Defense Attorney and he is both competent and motivated to get results fro his clients; for this I endorse this lawyer."
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2019 - Present
Partner, Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C.
2018 - Present
Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender Office
2016 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Andrew L. Bennett, P.C.
2018 - 2019
Deputy Public Defender, Public Defender La Porte County Indiana
2015 - 2016
Associate, Bockman & Associates, LLC
2001 - 2001
Associate, Ruman Clements & Holub
2001 - 2014
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Porter County Prosecutor's Office
1998 - 2001
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Lake County Prosecutor's Office
1997 - 1998
Law Clerk, Lake County Prosecutor's Office
2016 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Porter County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2020
Calumet American Inn of CourtMaster
Not Guilty at Jury Trial
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Panel discussion on Criminal Law
2017
Panel discussion for Introduction to Courts
2013
Prosecutor Perspectives in Operating While Intoxicated cases
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