Jonathan James McNeil

Jonathan James McNeil

also known as Jack McNeil

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 3 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bloomington, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education

511 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IN

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Experienced pre-charge advocacy/guidance, pretrial litigation of evidentiary and constitutional issues, plea negotiation / mitigation, trial attorney. Mr. McNeil sees things through to the end and charts the best course for his clients.

75%
Education 25%

Experienced “advisor” and behind-the-scenes advocate for student academic, personal, and Title IX misconduct proceedings at Indiana University in Bloomington.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 3 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2022

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Liell & McNeil Attorneys PC

511 South Madison Street, Bloomington, IN, 47403

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Jonathan James McNeil's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | February 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic lawyer! Down to earth, very knowledgable and dedicated to his clients. He also makes you feel like family.

I can't say enough positive good things about Jack. He's very dedicated to his work and clients and goes above and beyond. He has great experience and a vast knowledge of criminal law. He treats his clients with respect and empathy and makes them feel like part of the family. Great communication!... I can't recommend Jack enough! Thank you Jack for everything you have done for my family!

Posted by Jason | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education

Effective, Down-to-Earth, Hardworking Lawyer

Our underage son, who was not an IU student, unjustly received a 12-month campus ban from Indiana University and the IUPD. Jonathan James (Jack) McNeill and Kitty Lielle were recommended to us by several friends in the legal field and at the Maurer Law School. When we met with Jack, our son immediate...ly clicked with him--Jack has a good rapport with young people. We also really appreciated Jack and Kitty's outrage at our situation. Liell & McNeil Attorneys went to work on our behalf right away. They definitely believe in the pull-out-all-the-stops approach. They got our son's campus ban overturned within days. Working with them brought a great sense of relief to our family. We would absolutely hire Jack again if we were in need of legal counsel.

Posted by Julie | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer!

Big thanks to Jack for all he did to help our family. From the day he came onto our case, he was calm, measured, articulate, fact based. He pulled together a thorough story of our case that was convincing and ultimately enabled the right outcome. Jack took lots of time with our family to explain a...nd strategize. Thank you Jack. We are forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Strong Advocate Who Went Above and Beyond

Jack is the type of lawyer you want in your corner. He’s sharp, professional, and clearly knows the law, but what really stood out to me was how much he cared. Jack made me feel like I wasn’t going through this alone—he encouraged me, kept me grounded, and was always available when I needed guidance.... He went the extra mile even after the case was resolved, which meant so much. I would highly recommend Jack to anyone looking for not just a lawyer, but someone who will truly fight for and support them.

Posted by Melissa | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

One of the best!

Jack deftly questioned the detective on the stand, getting him to admit they had no evidence. This resulted in the case being dismissed by the state. I wholeheartedly recommend Jack!

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2022 - 2024

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2024 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2024 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2024 - Present

Indiana Public Defender Council

Member

2024 - Present

McKinney-Shepard Indianapolis Inn of Court

Member

2022 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

Education

2022

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

2018

College of William and Mary

B.A. Government (Sociology Minor)

Speaking Engagements

2025

Monroe County Bench Bar Conference

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

Languages

English

Spanish

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