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I have strived to assist friends, family and clients to the highest degree of professionalism. During law school, I served as a volunteer at the New Orleans Public Defender’s Office for three (3) summers and gained valuable experience.
During college, I worked along side prosecutors and defense attorneys while under the guidance of Judge Sheila Moss at the Lake County Superior Court, as a legal secretary.
I strive to establish myself as a loyal and effective voice for clients. I am currently a Public Defender for Lake Superior Court, Division I. I also regularly serve as a judge pro tem for Lake County Superior Court.
My commitment to the underserved extends to our country’s veterans. I have assited client's in gaining access to Lake County Veterans Court, which provides legal services and facilitates rehabilitation for veterans from Indiana.
I would be more than happy to discuss any aspect of your case with you. However, please note that emails through AVVO requesting legal advice will not be answered unless we have an established attorney-client relationship.
Practice areas
I handle all aspects of criminal cases, as well as traffic infractions. I also handle expungements.
12 years
Arrest record sealing and Conviction record Expungement
12 years
General civil litigation
12 years
Estate Planning should be done as soon as possible in order to protect your assets
12 years
Languages spoken
English
Weiss, Schmidgall & Hires, PC
6 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN, 46410-3802
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 2010 | 04/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Public Defender | Lake Superior Court County Division I | 2015 - Present |
Public Defender | City of Gary | 2013 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Law Office of Weiss and Schmidgall, P.C. | 2010 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2014 - Present |
Lake County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Indiana Lawyer | Gone but not forgotten | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Valparaiso University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Purdue University Calumet | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Inns of Court | Ethics | 2015 |
Radio address | Expungement Law | 2013 |
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Edward Farmer, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Varga, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amanda is a sharp, hard-working attorney who vigorously defends her clients. She has earned the respect of her colleagues by doing exceptional work.
Edward Farmer, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Varga, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amanda is a sharp, hard-working attorney who vigorously defends her clients. She has earned the respect of her colleagues by doing exceptional work.
Michael Haynes, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Amanda is a zealous advocate for her clients who would always do whatever she could them. As a former prosecutor, I was always happy to have cases against Amanda as I knew she would be prepared to fight for what was right, even if our ideas on right would sometimes clash. I am very proud to call Amanda a colleague and a friend.
Joseph Roberts, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amanda takes pride in her work and it shows. She works diligently to help her clients when they need her most and is a joy work alongside. Her personality makes her very approachable, as she treats her colleagues, clients, and the courts with a high level of respect and candor.
Christopher Schmidgall, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 22, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Amanda is a bright, energetic, and hard working attorney. She is committed to serving the legal needs of her clients. Amanda is a true asset to the legal profession.
Shaun Olsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amanda is a very effective and efficient attorney who is very familiar with handling criminal defense and traffic matters. I am happy to refer my clients to her when they are faced with these issues as I think they will be, and have been, very well represented by Amanda.
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