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Biography
I was elected Lake County Sheriff in 2002 and I took my oath of office on January 1, 2003. I is the only elected Sheriff of Lake County with a Juris Doctorate and only one of seven nationwide. My experience in law enforcement first as an Indiana State Trooper, Public Defender, and Deputy Prosecutor prepared me well for the challenges and duties of a Sheriff. At the Indiana State Police Academy I was awarded the Donald Flint Award for being first in his class. My short stint as a steelworker at Inland Steel as an Apprentice Millwright equipped him for the challenges in college earning my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Indiana University NWI and his Juris Doctorate from Valparaiso University.
My legal experience has been in personal injury, family practice, juvenile and criminal law. My court practice includes the United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, the United States District Court, the Southern District of Indiana, the Indiana State Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
I was legal counsel for the Lake County Assessor's Office, Special Counsel for the Indiana Department of Revenue, Corporate Counsel for the City of East Chicago, School Corporation Counsel for the River Forest Community School Corporation in Hobart, he served as Chairman of the Board and then Administrative Law Judge of the of the Indiana Workers' Compensation Board in Indianapolis.
Dominguez received Indiana's prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash from the Honorable Governor Evan Bayh in 1989. Governor Bayh also issued a Proclamation recognizing March 16,1990 as "Roy Dominguez Day". I received the "Swamp Rabbit" Environmental Achievement Award presented by the Indiana Division of the Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. in 2007.
I was the president of the Hispanic Organization Promoting Excellence (HOPE) which dedicates itself to mentoring and assisting young people to continue their quest for higher education.
Protecting my clients' legal rights for over 39 years!
Being a former Sheriff, I know what how prosecutors build their cases and how to counteract them.
Deeply compassionate and non-judgmental, I offer comprehensive, experienced DUI representation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
13 years
DUI and DWI
30%
13 years
Expungement
20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
20%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 43 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Roy Dominguez
(219) 769-7993
Fax
7895 Broadway, Suite #R, Merrillville, IN, 46410
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Posted by Javier | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving Charge / Warrant from 2001
I had an old citation from 2001 that I forgot about as I'm not from the state. Well last week it became an issue, as I had an active warrant for this. I found Roy Dominguez online and based on reviews, I called him Friday evening and left a message. He called me back Saturday morning and we went over...
Posted by Tom | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I thank God for this man!
Roy Dominguez was referred to me from my pastor. This man was a God Send! He is personable, concerned, genuine and has the most caring spirit of any lawyer I've ever met. I was charged with OWI and resisting arrest which is a felony. He was able to have those charges reduced to reckless driving. T...
Posted by Karen | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Service with Excellent Results
Attorney Roy Dominguez, has given me back my life. I found myself facing a felony charge related to a DUI, and a substantial period of time w/o a drivers license. I needed an Attorney who would listen, care, and then defend. I reached out to Roy at a friends urging. My friend explained that Roy ...
Posted by John | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Can't Get Any Better
Roy knows his way around the criminal justice system and knows how to get positive results. He took a difficult case and gave us a great outcome, better than we could've imagined. Thanks to Roy!
Posted by Isaiah | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Experience
I was facing a very serious charge and Dominguez was able to get it reduced to the results that I was hoping for. He was always available whenever I had questions. Not only is he good at what he does but he is also passionate and I felt like he was fighting for my case as much as I was. I definitely ...
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Experience
Honors
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Medgar Evers, NAACP
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2008
Police Officer of the Year, Indiana Council Against Domestic Violence
1996
Alumni of the Year, President's Award, I.U. Alumni Association
1994
Community Service Award, United Auto Workers - Region 3
1991
Community Service Award, Northwest Indiana District Carpenters Union
1990
Community Service Award, Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Northwest Indiana, Inc.
1989
Sagamore of the Wabash, Governor Evan Bayh
1988
Community Appreciation Award, Latino Historical Society I.U.
N/A
Appreciation Award, Indiana University Northwest
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Senior Legal Counsel, Family Christian World
2003 - 2011
Sheriff, Lake County Sheriff's Office
1995 - 1997
Public Defender, Lake County Superior Court
1992 - 1992
Assistant City Attorney, City of Crown Point
1982 - 1989
Deputy Prosecutor, State Prosecutor's Office Of Lake County, Indiana
1976 - 1979
Trooper, Indiana State Police
Associations
2012 - Present
Family Christian CenterAttorney Member
1982 - Present
Indiana Roll of AttorneysMember
Indiana Sheriffs' Association
Lifetime Member
Indiana State Trooper’s Association
Lifetime Member
Lake County Bar Association
Member
Hispanic Organization Promoting Excellent (H.O.P.E)
Founding Member/President
AHEPA, Association of Greek Brotherhood, #78
Member
Philippine Professional Association of Northwest Indiana
Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Member
Urban League, Gary Branch
Member
1989 - 1994
Workers Compensation Board of IndianaChairman
Education
1982
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Indiana University-Northwest
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2002
Indiana State Bar Association
Workers Compensation Laws- CLE
Publications
2012
Indiana University Press
Valor: The American Odyssey of Roy Dominguez
Languages
Spanish
English