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I was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After completing my undergraduate studies at Indiana University at Fort Wayne, I attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. I have been admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana and the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
My practice is concentrated in the area of criminal defense with a focus on defending drinking drivers. I have completed training in the operation of the Intoximeter EC/IR II, Indiana’s breath test machine. I regularly attend seminars on breath, blood, and urine testing.
I also represent clients in matters related to criminal defense, such as license suspensions and expungements.
I am a member of the Allen County Bar Association and The National College for DUI Defense.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
DUI and DWI
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 14 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Watkins Law Firm, LLC
(260) 755-3317
Fax
104 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN, 46706
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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend!!
Was worth every penny ! I caught my first charge a level 6 felony with a couple misdemeanors, ended up getting in trouble twice after that. He got my cases done in less than a month n a half everytime followed by only 5 days of house arrest and a year an a half probation. I would highly recommend he ...
Posted by Patrick | October 04, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Patrick Arata, Attorney
John is a super lawyer. We worked on many cases together from murder on down. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Strangulation
After my husband lost his job, had a really bad day, was taken over by alcohol , a one-time incident. Hiring John, was the best decision we could have ever made, strangulation and domestic violence down from what we thought would be 6000.00 and jail time to$160 Court fine probation this was in 201...
Posted by Tom Furniss | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
What a great lawyer, he was so helpful . He was so knowledgeable and thorough. I would highly recommend his law firm. Thanks Mr Watkins
Posted by Darlene | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney
AWESOME attorney, well worth every penny. Great results. Thanks John Watkins!!!!!
John Robert Watkins's Lawyer Endorsements
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Gregory Ridenour
Criminal defense lawyer
Sean Arata
Criminal defense lawyer
Susannah Hall-Justice
DUI and DWI lawyer
Lazar Pejic
DUI and DWI lawyer
Gregory Cranston
Criminal defense lawyer
Marcelino Lopez
DUI and DWI lawyer
Patrick Arata
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Mastering Scientific Evidence, National College for DUI Defense
2013
Trial Advocacy course, Trial Practice Institute
2012
Summer Session conducted at Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Watkins Law Firm, LLC
2012 - Present
Attorney, Arata Law Firm
Associations
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2011 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Allen County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Annual DUI Defense Update
Administrative Rules for Breath Testing
2021
Advanced Issues in DUI Defense
Breath Testing
2019
Trial Practice Institute
OWI Defense
2019
Spring Judicial College
Ignition Interlock Devices
2019
DUI Defense: Practical Tips & Pitfalls
Blood and Breath Testing at Trial
2018
Trial practice institute
Trial advocacy
2018
DUI at trial
Hospital Blood Testing
2017
Trial Practice Institute
OVWI
2017
OVWI Seminar
Breath Testing
2017
DUI: Pre-trial and Post-trial
Investigation in Blood Test Cases
2016
Trial Practice Institute
Breath Testing
2016
Indiana's New Breath Test Contraption
Intoximeter EC/IR II
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers