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For more than twenty years, Christopher Schmidgall has helped individuals and small businesses in Northwest Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois navigate some of the most difficult financial moments of their lives. He takes pride in working closely with clients who are struggling financially, helping them find real solutions and a path toward financial freedom.
Chris became a Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist through the American Board of Certification in 2014 and has maintained that certification ever since. He also serves as co-Chair of the Lake County Bar Association Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Section. In 2022, he was appointed as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division, while continuing to assist consumer and small business clients seeking bankruptcy relief.
Throughout his career, Chris has represented thousands of people and many small businesses in bankruptcy matters. His experience, determination, and compassion allow him to help clients put their lives back on track.
After earning his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School in 2002, Chris committed himself to serving those who could not afford legal representation. He has served for nearly two decades as a public defender in Gary City Court and now regularly acts as a judge pro tem. His goal has always been the same: to help people move forward without the overwhelming stress that a single financial setback can cause.
Chris is a devoted husband and father and an active member of Christ Lutheran Church. He strives to carry forward the values of his late partner and mentor, Garry Weiss, by serving both his clients and his community with integrity and care.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
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State: Indiana
Acquired: 2002
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6 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410-3802
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Posted by Steve | September 23, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Knowledable Bankruptcy Attorney!
After I suffered a significant change in my income I went and met with Attorney Schmidgall regarding filing for bankruptcy. I was nervous at the thought of having to file for bankruptcy but after speaking with him I felt relief. He explained that I would be able to get a fresh start. I felt that he h...
Posted by Fred | July 23, 2013
Helpful and Honest
Chris, in all my dealings with him has been responsive to any questions I have ask, even when referring me to someone else when I need help with a problem outside his state . His Follow up is excellent in showing interest even in projects he has advised me to send to another attorney . When his offic...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2013 | Expungement
A Great Attorney!
Chris Schmidgall handled my expungement and sealing cases in Indiana relating to charges that were either dropped or dismissed by the Court. While several other attorneys would not even call me back, Chris immediately stepped in and took initiative to help me and my family out. Specifically, he tho...
"Chris is a very personable attorney who is one of the top bankruptcy attorneys in Northwest Indiana. I am happy to refer my clients to Chris when they need a financial fresh start as I think they will be, and have been, very well represented by Chris."
"Christopher Schmidgall is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who represents his clients with the utmost integrity."
Criminal defense lawyer
General practice lawyer
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, American Board of Certification
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Law, The National Trial Lawyers
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2005 - Present
Public Defender, Gary City Court
2002 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Weiss and Schmidgall PC
1900 - Present
Member, Law Office of Weiss, Schmidgall and Hires, PC
2014 - Present
American Board of CertificationConsumer Bankruptcy Specialist
2014 - Present
National Association of Chapter 13 TrusteesAssociate Member
2002 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Christ Lutheran ChurchPresident
2011 - 2012
Indiana State Bar AssociationCouncil Member for Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights Section
2011 - 2012
Indiana State Bar Association, Financial Education ProjectChair
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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