Top Rated East Chicago, IN Criminal Defense Lawyers

39 criminal defense lawyers serve East Chicago, IN. Compare the best based on 72+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lake County are listed below.

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East Chicago Has 39 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 72 Reviews

Randolph & Randolph, P.C.
1919 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family

Review: "Lonnie Randolph was my public defender and got 7 felonies dismissed for me and got me released from jail. He was very professional and on top of everything. I couldn’t have been happier to have him representing me. "

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Randolph & Randolph, P.C.
1919 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Awful human, him and his dad. (Look up his ethics violations). All talk, but no talent..."

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in East Chicago, IN

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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East Chicago City Court
2301 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate

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City of East Chicago
4525 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial, Family and more

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Highland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Attorney Michael A. Campbell’s practice focuses primarily on the representation of criminal defendants through all phases of litigation which includes pre-trial, trial, and post conviction relief. Michael has been involved in several high-profile ...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Corinth Bishop
3826 Main St, East Chicago, IN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Class Action, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Whiting)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "This was the best legal council I have ever had. I had tickets. I thought for sure I would of been dealing with major issues. The truth is. Joe made it such a painless and worry free process. That I forgot about it. Till.i got the call telling me ..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Forsix years as a Lake County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, I prosecuted people who were investigated and then charged with crimes ranging from drunk driving to murder. I worked on the side of the State of Indiana fighting defense attorneys to enfo...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Munster)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more

Bio: We founded our firm so that we could give personal attention to our clients and believe that a small firm is better suited to do just that. We have a dedicated and caring staff and believe in being honest and straight forward in our approach to ou...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My brother was in cook county jail. I called a lot of other lawyers. They wanted to charge me a lot of money. When I dug deeper with them they did not seem like they knew what they were doing and seemed like they were going to take the money and n..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Whiting)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Review: "Without reservation, I highly recommend Mr. Curosh. He has worked tirelessly to get the best results for my case. He has been attentive and caring to which I am extremely appreciative""

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Highland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation, Estate Planning, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "Joe first represented me in my divorce in which I was awarded full custody of my children. Since that time I have always felt that he would handle every issue that I would have in the future and he has even helped me deal with a couple of ticket ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Highland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Family

Bio: Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers The Law Office of Paul M. Namie may have opened its doors in August 2020, but the firm andAttorney Joseph Bauer have been helping Rochester and neighboring communities for much longer. Bauer practices...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Highland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Review: "I was charged and arrested and had two accounts going against me. I hired Timothy Ormes to help me. He was always on time and always letting me know whats going on in court and out of court when he had something new come up. He gave me all my opti..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate and more

Review: "Steve is honest and very informative! I would definitely recommend him. His secretary Ashley is very kind and helpful! It's always great to call the office and speak to someone and the same staff who knows what's going on."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate and more

Bio: Personal and Education: Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana. Robert H. Sorge attended Clark High School but graduated from Lowell High School. He later attended Purdue University/ Calumet Graduating with Highest Distinction in 1986. he then attend...

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Highland)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Rhett Lee is an attorney serving the people of Northern Indiana. Originally from Rochester, Rhett attended Indiana University McKinney School of Law. During law school, he worked and trained at multiple law firms and the Indiana Supreme Court. Rhe...

Rating: 6.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My heartfelt gratitude goes to PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST. I went through divorce recently and let my wife and kids stay in our marital home for a year before we sold it. A guy named Hinds spoke well about a good credit expert that helped him remo..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near East Chicago (Hammond)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in East Chicago, IN?

Robert Lee Lewis 52 years licensed
Edward Howard Feldman 50 years licensed
Joseph Lawrence Curosh Jr. 49 years licensed
Peter Katic 48 years licensed
William Anthony Padula 47 years licensed
Michael William Bosch 47 years licensed
Lonnie Marcus Randolph 47 years licensed
Joseph Banasiak 39 years licensed
Timothy James Ormes 38 years licensed
Corinth Bishop II 36 years licensed

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Which East Chicago, IN Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Rhett Christopher Lee 5 years licensed
Crista Zivanovic 5 years licensed
Joseph G. Bauer 6 years licensed
Kristanna Elizabeth Roper-Nikitaras 7 years licensed
Justin Lee Camper 8 years licensed
Kyle Hoogeveen 10 years licensed
Richard Andrew Robertson 10 years licensed
Lonnie Marcus Randolph II 12 years licensed
Michael Andrew Campbell 13 years licensed
Renee Camille Hatcher 14 years licensed

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East Chicago, IN Criminal Defense Lawyers

East Chicago Has 39 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 72 Reviews

Lonnie Marcus Randolph