Bart Betteau

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Bart Betteau

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Albany, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1212 State Street, New Albany, IN

About Bart

Biography

Bart M. Betteau is an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer practicing in Southern Indiana

I have over twenty years experience and limit my practice almost exclusively to criminal law.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

33 years

100%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2014
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 33 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Betteau Law Office, LLC

1212 State Street, New Albany, IN, 47150

betteau.com/

Bart Betteau's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Bart has represented me in various misdemeanor and felony cases in both Clark and Floyd Counties. After a 2 day trial I was found not guilty of all charges in one case, many other cases were simply dismissed, and in a few I took very, very good plea deals. He is a very sharp and very intelligent ind...ividual. I wouldn't ever consider hiring any other attorney besides Bart. He also has a very talented and professional legal assistant named Chris.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BART SAVED ME 16 YEARS IN PRISON DRUG CRIME

WITH NUMEROUS DRUG ARREST AND CONVICTIONS FOR WEAPONS CHARGES AND DRUG CHARGES I FINALLY HIRED BART ON MY LAST CASE. BART WILL DO WHAT HE SAYS THERE IS NO BETTER PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I DID NOT GET ONE DAY IN JAIL FOR THE 16 YEARS THAT THEY TRIED TO PUT ON ME. (DISMISSED) I PAID ANOTHER GOOD ...DRUG ATTOURNEY MORE THEN BART AND GOT THE 16 YEAR OFFER AND PAID BART AND FIRED THE OTHER (SO CALLED) BEST ATTOURNEY AND BART SMASHED AND TORE THE PROSECUTION APART AND MADE THEM ALL OUT TO BE LIARS. HE IS RUTHLESS AND KNOWS THE LAW BETTER THEN ANY JUDGE, PROSECUTOR OR ATTOURNEY IN THE AREA. HE WILL NOT LIE TO YOU AND DO EXACTLY AS HE SAYS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT ANY CRIME AND CAN AFFORD HIS SERVICES, I SUGGEST DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THE MONEY REQUIRED FOR THE BEST. HE IS A BEAST........ THEY DEFINITLY FEAR HIS KNOWLEDGE AND SEEING HIM IN ACTION IS WORTH TWICE WHAT I PAID, JUST SEEING PUT THEM IN THERE PLACES MAKES IT WORTH EVERY PENNY LEAVEING WITH A FEELING THAT MAKES YOU VERY HAPPY. I JUST CANT SAY ENOUGH BART YOU SAVED ME, WHEN THE LAW GUNNED FOR ME AND EVERY OTHER ATTOURNEY SOLD ME OUT. YOU ARE THE ONLY ATTOURNEY IN THIS AREA FOR THERE CLIENT. I AM ABLE TO BE WITH MY FAMILY TODAY BECAUSE OF YOU.. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR MAGNIFICENT WORK.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Southern Indiana's Best

Anything from a minor traffic ticket to a major crime, from misdemeanors to felonies, look no further than the services of Betteau Law Office. Bart Betteau is the total package when It comes to defense attorneys. Mr. Betteau, along with his friendly and hard working office staff will put all of you...r fears and worries at ease. After wasting my money and not feeling adequately represented by other attorneys, I finally fell into the right hands when I decided to take my business to Betteau Law Office. Bart Betteau aggressively took control of my cases and produced results beyond my own belief. Never have I felt more at ease than under the representation of Bart Betteau. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Look no further

Bart is the best criminal defense attorney you will find in southern Indiana. He has handled cases for myself and several friends, all of whom would recommend him again and again. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows how to work the courtroom. The office staff is very friendly, helpful, and readil...y available. Betteau Law Office gets 5 stars all around.

Posted by John | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sell out artists

I hired this attorney to represent me in a criminal matter and he took the money and then got me almost the maximum amount of time allowed under law

Bart Betteau

Replied last September 07, 2017

Sir, We are sorry to hear you are not satisfied with Mr. Betteau's representation. As we do not recall any case is which our client received such a sentence, and we do not recognize your name or case based on the information provided, we would like an opportunity to speak with you and remedy this issue as soon as possible. Please contact our office to discuss ways in which we can move forward and hopefully earn a better review. Thank you.

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Bart Betteau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Raymond Lowe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bart doesn't need my endorsement but he deserves it. He is a tenacious advocate for his clients. We have had more than one case against each other and he always fights to the end. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Karaffa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zaki Ali

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bart is an outstanding lawyer. A true warrior. I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Rush

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacy Uliana

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bart is not afraid to raise new legal arguments and challenge the State, and he gets great results."

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David Mosley

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Bower

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Betteau is a superior criminal defense attorney. Perhaps the best praise I can give is, if I were in trouble, I'd hire Bart."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2013

Top 100 DUI Attorneys - State of Indiana, The National Advocacy of DUI Defense, LLC

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

N/A

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Betteau Law Office, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Fisher v. State

Case dismissed against client

A.S. v. State, 923 N.E.2d 486 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010)

Trial Court's Order affirmed

State v. Hunter, 904 N.E.2d 371 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009).

Trail Court Order upheld. Evidence suppressed.

Barger v. Barger, 887 N.E.2d 990 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008)

Case reversed

City of New Albany v. New Albany DVD, LLC, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14240

Case remanded to State Court

May v. State, 793 N.E.2d 1157 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003).

Trial Court affirmed.

Doan v. Watson

Settled

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Education

1992

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Wabash College

AB Magan Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

DUI Defense

Attacking Blood Tests

2015

DUI Defense

DUI Defense

2013

DWI Defense

DWI Motions Practice

N/A

DWI Trail

Cross Examination of Police Officers in DWI

Publications

2015

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Law Tips: DUI Defense - Jury Selection in Blood Test Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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