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5.0 /5.0
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Richard Walter Karcher
also known as Shilts & Setlak, LLC
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Biography
When faced with a difficult legal situation, Rich wants to make certain that his clients have the best representation in their corner. For over 20 years, Rich has guided his clients by offering the most-sound advice and legal counsel possible. Nothing has been more important to him than upholding his clients’ legal rights and ensuring whatever situation that they face, results in the best possible outcomes.
Rich began his practice by handling multi-discipline cases in the area of family law, criminal law and civil litigation. Rich’s diverse background gives him a strong understanding of the diverse issues presented in domestic relations cases. Rich has now devoted his practice exclusively to family law and related matters.
Rich is a cum laude graduate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to receiving his Juris Doctorate, Rich earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in South Bend, Indiana. He is admitted to practice law in the Indiana Supreme Court and the United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He is a former Magistrate for Allen Superior Court, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem and Public Defender for Children In Need of Services proceedings. He has extensive career in private practice.
As a former United States Air Force Sergeant, Rich is highly accomplished and meticulously organized, plus his overall professional experience gained from his family, criminal and civil law practice gives him a unique vantage point from which to survey the opportunities and challenges in legal proceedings. He continues to help his clients and their families through the tough times.
During his free time, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebecca; keeping up to date on the college athletes his son, Justin, coaches; dining out or trying out new recipes in the kitchen, on the grill or smoker and following his favorite Buffalo teams – the Bills and Sabres.
“At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.” Aristotle
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
65%
Family
25%
Adoption
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-275 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 26 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Shilts & Setlak, LLC
(260) 305-1310
Mobile
116 N. Main Street, Columbia City, IN, 46725
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Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Affordable and very professional
Mr Karcher, is a great lawyer I hired Richard for a crimnal case he has been very informative about the case if I need to speak with Mr Karcher, he is usally avaible to talk or calls me right away to answer my questions, he is also very affordable and extremely professional.
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense
You should have Rich Karcher as your attorney
I hired Mr. Karcher to represent me with a felony criminal matter. He quickly and successfully got my matter resolved. I was very happy with the outcome and I would highly recommend his services. He kept me informed of the status of my petition and he was always very friendly.
Richard Walter Karcher's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Rich as a family law attorney. Rich and I have been on opposing sides of cases in the past and now work together. Rich is a strong advocate for his clients. He is attentive to detail and a great communicator."
"We are very excited to have Rich join our firm and to assist clients in the family law area. Rich brings years of experience and professionalism to the firm. He will do an excellent job representing clients in the family law area."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Ashley Gonzales
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Shilts & Setlak
2019 - 2021
Supervising Attorney, Rosswurm Law
2015 - 2019
Attorney, Karcher Law Office
2013 - 2015
Magistrate, Allen Superior Court
2008 - 2013
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Allen County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
1999 - 2008
Attorney, Private Civil Practice
Associations
Indiana Bar Association
Allen County Bar Association
Education
1999
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Indiana University-South Bend
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Political Science - Prelaw
Conducting Trials
2015
Hope House Shelter
Custody/Visitation Rights While in Recovery
2009
IPAC - Child Support Conference
Child Support - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
IPFW stop sign ticket
07 Dec 2021
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How do I turn myself in on a probation violation for never showing up but I would like to go to attorney
29 Nov 2021
Q&A
How can I settle 3 20 year old warrants?
24 Nov 2021