We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Currently I hold the position of Judge of Morgan County Superior Court 1 as appointed by Governor Eric Holcomb in December of 2022.
I am licensed under Indiana Bar and am graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2015. I was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office from June 2015 to January 2018. I worked in the Juvenile Division both misdemeanor and major felony, the Adult Misdemeanor Division, the Adult Mental Health Court, the Level 6 Felony Division, and then specialized with the STRIKE Team (Narcotics, Guns, and Gangs Unit). I manage a high caseload, dealing primarily with drug cases and narcotics dealing cases. I was a Public Defender in Clay and Vigo Counties from August of 2022 - January of 2023 handling major felony and Child in Need of Services cases. In 2020 I opened VanLeeuwen Law, LLC servicing southern Indiana’s litigation needs. My background is in criminal law, family law, municipal law, and estates.
I am also an I.L.E.A. graduate of the 2011 class and Officer at Indiana University Police Department from April 2010 - October of 2015.
This attorney has not specified their practice areas.
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Indiana
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Not Yet Reviewed
"Dakota is an excellent attorney in many areas of practice. She has a wealth of knowledge and possesses the rare ability to put a plan into action immediately. It has been a privilege to work with Dakota over these past few years. I fully endorse Dakota."
"Dakota is an excellent lawyer who bring a unique background and experience to inform her representation of clients who find themselves in a difficult situation. She heads up our Martinsville office and she does so with unmatched energy and commitment. She works tirelessly to accomplish her clients' goals and it is clear she genuinely cares about them personally. She will do whatever it takes to get the job done."
"I cannot recommend Dakota enough. She is an invaluable colleague and resource, but more importantly, she is an excellent attorney who tirelessly represents her clients."
"I highly recommend Dakota. Dakota understands the criminal justice system from the inside out. She provides superior service to her clients to get them great results."
"It is my please to endorse Dakota on this website. Dakota has significant experience working as an attorney in the criminal justice system as both a prosecutor and as a police officer. She is compassionate int he office but relentless in the courtroom when it comes to protecting her client's rights and seeking the best possible outcome under the circumstances. She instills confidence, and justifiably so."
Criminal defense lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023 - Present
Judge, Morgan County Superior Court 1
2020 - 2023
Managing Partner, VanLeeuwen Law, LLC
2018 - 2020
Attorney, The Nice Law Firm LLP
2015 - 2018
Deputy Prosecutor, Marion County Prosecutor's Office
2018 - Present
Morgan County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Morgan County Chamber of CommerceCommittee for Workforce Development & Education
2015 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
Divorce
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Expungements
English
Legal Answers