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John M. Acosta Jr. was born and raised in Southern California. In July 1996, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer for almost two years, with his remaining three years as a Military Police K-9 Officer, at various military installations and was honorably discharged. In 2001, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He spent almost twelve years with various Police and Sheriff’s Offices throughout the State of Georgia. During that time, he worked as a patrol officer and was eventually promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a U.S. Army Military Police Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer in State of Georgia, he has over 15 years of combined law enforcement experience. During those years he performed numerous DUI, misdemeanor, and felony investigations. Additionally, he has worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Indiana and has conducted numerous state court bench and jury trials. Although, he does not consider himself an expert, he does consider himself highly qualified to interpret and evaluate law enforcement actions.
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205 East Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383-5637
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Posted by Marisa | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
John Acosta has absolutely changed my life. When I found myself in a bit of legal trouble, I tried calling a bunch of different attorneys. When I had my consultation over the phone with John Acosta, I can honestly tell you that I have never felt more comfortable and well informed in my life. He took ...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Name change
My mother hired John Acosta to assist with the legalities of a name change. He took the time to explain the process and the issue was resolved easily with his help.
Posted by Marie | August 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Would recommend Attorney Acosta
I recently hired John Acosta. John takes the time to prepare his clients, answer questions and concerns and has his clients best interest at heart. He has a wide experience in different fields working with different prosecutors offices and police departments and seems to have built a solid network i...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
John is knowledgeable on the topic at hand, direct and to the point. He has the ability to keep the client on point and ALWAYS stays within the interest of the client and what is ultimately best for them. Once on task, his main goal is a quick resolution resulting in an agreement that s ultima...
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2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Acosta Law Office P.C.
2019 - 2019
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Starke County Prosecutor's Office
2016 - 2018
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Porter County Prosecutor's Office
2015 - 2016
Certified Legal Intern, Bockman & Associates, LLC
2015 - 2015
Certified Legal Intern, Lake County Public Defender's Office
2015 - 2015
Certified Legal Intern, Porter County Prosecutor's Office
2015 - 2015
Certified Legal Intern, Indiana Federal Community Defenders
2014 - 2014
Judicial Intern, Honorable William Alexa
2014 - 2014
Summer Intern, Lake County Prosecutor's Office
2014 - 2014
Summer Inter, Porter County Prosecutor's Office
2012 - 2013
Criminal Justice Instructor, Georgia Military College
2010 - 2012
Deputy Sheriff, Rockdale County Sheriff's Department
2004 - 2009
Deputy Sheriff, Butts County Sheriff's Office
2003 - 2004
Deputy Sheriff, Fayette County Sheriff's Office
2001 - 2003
Police Officer, Jonesboro Police Department
1996 - 2001
Military Police K-9 Officer, U.S. Army
2015 - Present
Porter County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training CouncilMember
2016 - 2018
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2018
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2018
Calumet American Inn of CourtMember
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
MA - Masters
2010
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Criminal Justice System
2017
Bar Prep Strategies
2017
Law Practice Management
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