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Great defense lawyer, feel at ease if he's representing you!
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Criminal defense40%
11 years
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DUI and DWI40%
11 years
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Expungement20%
11 years
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John Vazanellis
9120 Connecticut Dr. Suite D
Merrillville, IN, 46410
Reviews
Great defense lawyer, feel at ease if he's representing you!
Amazing experience
Very honest and a straight shooter
Very upfront, honest, knowledgeable! Has built great relationships with his colleagues!
Great attorney
Cost
Rates
- Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
Work Experience
- Public Defender
- Lake County Public Defenders Office Conflict Division
- 2016 - Present
- Owner
- Law Office of John M. Vazanellis
- 2015 - Present
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Lake County Prosecutor's Office
- 2013 - 2015
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 2011
- Purdue University
- BA - Bachelor of Arts
- 2007
Associations
- Lake County Bar Association
- Member
- 2012 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
- Greek
Honors and Awards
- 10 Best for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2018
- Top 10 Attorney
- Attorney and Practice Magazine
- 2018
- 10 Best for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2017
Attorney endorsements
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(3)
Given
(2)
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 31
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I worked with John on negotiating his clients' cases when I was a Lake County Prosecuting Attorney. He is a great attorney and fights for his clients' rights."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John is a fantastic lawyer who really takes the time to listen to his clients and come up with a solution to their problems. He maintains a great relationship with the other lawyers in this community and has a reputation as a smart attorney who gets the job done right."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have sent many criminal defense referrals to Attorney Vazanellis and all clients have been very happy with his representation. He is prompt, and will zealously advocate on behalf of his client. I will continue to send referrals his way in the future!"
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Criminal defense
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