David Arthur Wemhoff

David Arthur Wemhoff

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at South Bend, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business, Probate

922 E Wayne Street Suite 204, South Bend, IN

About David

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 31 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1994

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

David Wemhoff Attorney at Law

922 E Wayne Street Suite 204, South Bend, IN, 46617

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David Arthur Wemhoff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by mike | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great legal service!

When an overzealous police officer decided to have my legally registered pickup truck towed and impounded I needed legal help. I reached out to the law offices of Attorney David Wemhoff. He not only won my case against the officer in court, but, he also leveraged the city for monetary compensation ...for the hardship that was imposed upon me. I don't like scrapes with the legal system, but, I know I can count on Mr. Wemhoff for any additional help in the future. Thank you David!

Posted by Ryan | May 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Focused, Solid, Intelligent Attorney

Mr. Wemhoff did a great job for my wife and me. At first, I called him to tell him we'd been ripped off by a fraudulent roofer, not sure if I actually wanted to pursue a court case or not. When I explained the situation to him, he assured me that we had a solid case and advised me to take action. ... He worked both quickly and thoroughly for us. For one thing, he hired an investigator who was able to gather information about the roofer whom we were suing. On one occasion, I wasn't able to be there (due to my work schedule) shortly before the trial to meet with a different roofer who was a key witness. Mr. Wemhoff handled the meeting great on his own, asked all the right questions, and obtained much valuable information that helped us win our case. On the day of the trial, since I'd never appeared in court before, Mr. Wemhoff told me what to expect, how to address the judge, etc. I was super impressed with how professional he was in court. I could tell that the judge respected him and what he had to say. He was very unwavering and firm in questioning the defendant in our trial. I was kind of nervous being in the courtroom, but I'm really glad that Dave was on my side as my attorney, because if I'd have been the defendant, I would've bet much more nervous. The end result was overwhelmingly in our favor, as the defendant was found guilty of all 3 charges - negligence, breech of contract, and fraud. Other than being focused and intelligent, Mr. David Wemhoff is very personable. He was even friendly with my boys when my wife and I brought them along during a preparatory meeting. As a side note, my 11-year old is even talking about maybe becoming an attorney when he grows up so apparently his one experience of a lawyer in action left a good impression on him. I highly recommend giving Mr. Wemhoff a call if you need a trustworthy attorney. Although I hope to never have to sue anyone again or have to ever defend myself in court, if I do, he'll be the first person I call.

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David Arthur Wemhoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Stanko

General practice lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave has offices in the same building, and I have gotten to know him over a period of years. He is knowledgeable in many legal areas and well-respected in the local legal community."

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Timothy Kalamaros

General practice lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David's experience is broad and deep. His intellect, lawyer skills, and work ethic are all most sharp."

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Paul Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christine Majewski

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1988

Public Contract Law, American Jurisprudence Award

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney at Law, David Wemhoff Attorney at Law

2003 - 2010

Adjunct Professor, Indiana University South Bend and Tri-State University

1995 - 1996

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, State of Indiana

1979 - 2009

Commissioned Officer, US Army and US Army Reserve

Associations

2016 - Present

St. Joseph County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Chairman International Trade and Customs Law Committee

2014 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

South Bend Rotary

Member and previously Legal Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

USA v Ellis

Conviction overturned on one count; remanded for resentencing on other counts.

USA v Groves

Conviction thrown out; client released

USA v Watson

Victory at trial

Mettes et al v Howe et al

Jury verdict defeating tort claims; major loss avoided; small recovery under breach of contract claim.

Greutman et al v Lawson et al

Trial, verdict for plaintiffs

Individual vs others

Injunctive relief obtained to allow for successful mediation

USA v Weber

Plea deal; prison avoided

Individual v Manufacturer

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Education

1988

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Notre Dame

AB

Publications

2015

Fidelity Book short-titled "John Courtney Murray, Time/Life, and the American Proposition"

Languages

English

Activity

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