Roy Graham

Roy Graham

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bloomington, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI, Gun Law

3330 North Russell Road, Bloomington, IN

About Roy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All misdemeanors and felonies, including jury trials

35 years

50%
DUI and DWI 10%

Southern Indiana only

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 34 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Roy Graham, Attorney At Law

3330 North Russell Road, Bloomington, IN, 47408

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Roy Graham's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 24 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Michael | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Help when your hurting

I must say when I first spoke with Roy he was abrasive and exacting and I only could hope he would bring this same energy into the court room. I was not disappointed. Beyond this he turned out to be understanding and empathetic. He helped and worked with me all the way through. Just prepare yourself... for a few cheesy jokes. lol

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Caring Lawyer

Roy Graham is the best lawyer I ever met. When I received a traffic ticket (Reckless Driving), I found his contact information on Google. Hiring Roy was the best decision I made for my case. From the time we made the initial contact, he started working on my case. He constantly stayed in touch giving... me updates on my case. His price was very fair. He is easy to work with and always available to answer questions via phone or emails. Most importantly he was very caring and showed sympathy through the process. I will definitely recommend him.

Posted by Jordan | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

A cut above the rest

I hired Mr. Graham for a bery difficult family law matter. Knowing he practices many different types of law, I was a bit nervous at first going into things. Mr. Graham was with me every step of the way, from what to file before I had retained him through the very difficult court process. He never lef...t me out of the loop, always answered or returned my calls promptly, and handled the court hearings like the professional that he is. I am very glad he was the one to take my case. He is dedicated and genuinely cares about his clients. Very humble and low-key as a person but very knowledgable and reassuring with difficult developments.

Posted by Marcy | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wisdom,wit,and a real compassion for his clients

Roy Graham was very thorough up front and steadily held to his word, my son had a complicated case and Mr Graham was very persistent with working with the prosecutor to come to a resolution that worked out for everyone without the need of going to a trial. He was very clear in the costs right from t...he beginning and kept diligently working to keep the cost down to get the best possible outcome he was always available when we needed to speak with him and is very knowledgeable of the Bloomington Indiana judicial system and his colleagues. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer that is looking for straightforward answers.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Roy is very knowledgable and fair, and a good person

Mr. Graham represented me on two separate cases. The first was an expungement hearing for a misdemeanor plea. The second was a dissolution of marriage with minor children. I found Roy's contact information on this site and contacted him (quite late at night) and to my surprise he answered right aw...ay. We developed a fee structure and he explained the process to me very thoroughly and clearly. His fees were very reasonable and the expungement was filed right away, with a hearing to be scheduled later. The expungement hearing was very brief and the order was issued without complication. A preliminary hearing was also scheduled for the divorce filing, in which Mr. Graham also represented me. I did not know what to expect at the hearing, but Roy reminded me to relax, tell the truth and answer the questions respectfully. The judge was fair to both parties and while I did not receive the amount of parenting time I wanted, it was within state guidelines. Support arrangements were made and a temporary division of assets was determined. Mediation was scheduled and an agreement was not reached. Roy had other commitments the day of mediation but he was flexible and able to help me during the process. A final hearing was then scheduled, delayed, and rescheduled. Prior to the final hearing, Roy helped me prepare our case and any evidence. The hearing did not go the way either of us expected but Roy kept his cool and his example was very encouraging. A judgement was never issued and we ended up settling the matter out of court. Roy is very fair, he is also very knowledgeable when it comes to family law and the court system in general. He is easy to communicate with and would always return calls or emails right away. He does have a lot of clients and can sometimes become distracted. When working with him sometimes clients would call on his cell phone and he dealt with those as they came in. But I wouldn't say he is necessarily unorganized, just overworked. He values good communication and healthy relationships, and I think he genuinely cares about me as a person and not just a client. I would recommend Roy to anyone in this situation and would absolutely have him represent me again.

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Roy Graham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rudolph Savich

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Graham is fair to his clients and cares about the children involved in family matters. He also treats his opponents with respect which is refreshing the area of family law where so many practitioners seem to want to destroy the opposing party. Such tactics are rarely in the best interest of the children."

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Gojko Kasich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Roy for over a decade. He's dedicated and hard working and gets results for his clients. Most importantly, he's a good and decent man. They are few and far between in our profession. If you have a criminal case that is giving you problems, I'm confident that if you call Roy, you'll be more than satisfied with his services and advice."

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Aaron Butler

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Graham is an experienced, dedicated attorney. He is also an eclectic individual with a great deal of life experience outside the law. He has a savvy ability to read people, and in is non-legal life he has an artistic spirit, and is a naturally gifted pianist. I recommend him based on my observations of both his professional abilities and his personal dedication and integrity."

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Allison Chopra

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Daniel Reuter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Public Defender, Monroe County Public Defender Office

1991 - Present

Owner, Roy Graham, Attorney At Law

Associations

1995 - Present

Public Defender Counsel Indiana

1991 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bob Knight open door case

Court of Appeals - IU won

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Education

1996

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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