Susan Marie Severtson

Susan Marie Severtson

4.2
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Merrillville, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

7895 Broadway, Chapel Plaza, Suite R, Merrillville, IN

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We will fight for you on major felonies, DUIs, misdemeanors and traffic cases.

50%
Family 30%

Divorce, separation, child custody, child support, visitation and adoption and all other matters related to the family lives of our clients.

30%
Litigation 20%

Accident, slip and falls, and other injury matters on behalf of injured people.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 37 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1988

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Susan M. Severtson, Attorney At Law

7895 Broadway, Chapel Plaza, Suite R, Merrillville, IN, 46410

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Susan Marie Severtson's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ronnika | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding & Knowledgeable Attorney

I had the pleasure of the awesome Attorney Susan Severtson represent me in a trial hearing. She represented very well in court. She is extremely knowledgeable. She has consistently shown commitment and motivation. Attorney Susan Severtson was great at communicating, analyzing, teaching, and listening.... I witnessed her, taking in all relevant information, analyzing it and creating a plan of action. With her doing so, she successful won my case. She really cares and made sure she look out for my best interests. She is a genuine human being, and an outstanding lawyer. I am so grateful to have had her represent me in my case and discover the truth. We won! Attorney Susan Severtson is very professional, speaks very well and know her law! I will surely turn to Attorney Susan Severtson for any legal advice. The best lawyer I know! I would highly recommend! Thank you Attorney Susan and hats off to you:)

Posted by Rick | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Low level lawyer

Unprofessional and never return calls. Once I hired Susan she ghost me and when I did communicate with her she was rude, short and only did enough to get by. She never delivered the full agreement as she stated when she took my money. Lesson learned always get a signed contract before paying a low le...vel lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Family

she is one of the best ! She is this best ! I’m not stressed out anymore I can be at peace knowing I can go on with my career an she got all my information An did it with no problem communicated great told her everything an she got everything done !! I will refer anybody to her she is outstanding

Posted by John | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

One star

Unprofessional and was the feeling I got once I hired Susan as my attorney, not only did she avoid and refuse to communicate with me as her client but used unprofessional language in a conversation with her associate as my brother walk in the door to pick up documents. Once she was paid in full she ...rescinded her agreements and only addressed what was simple and minimal to get by. I question her practice and Ethics. Lesson learned always get an agreement or written contract of what you are paying for or you will be taken like I was.

Posted by Cassie | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Aggressive Attorney

Ms Severtson was my attorney on a felony case as my public defender as well as my Chin's case in which I hired her. She was aggressive in both cases I couldn't have gotten a better out come. She brought my children and I back together and after completion of my probation I was given a misdemeanor. ...She will have your back. Thank you so much

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner/Owner, Law Office of Susan M. Severtson

2005 - 2011

Corporation Counsel/Asst. City Attorney, City of Gary

2002 - 2005

Hearing Officer, Workers Compensation Board

1992 - 2002

Adjunct Professor, Valparaiso University School of Law

1988 - 1995

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Lake County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

1995 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1988 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

1988 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

1988 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Indiana v. Theodis Armstead

Drug case dismissed

State of Indiana v. Franklin Tepper-Hunt

Drug case dismissed

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Education

1987

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Saint Olaf College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

CLE - Update Worker's Compensation

Indiana State Bar Association

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