Top Rated Lake County, IN Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Lake County, Indiana, there are 175 criminal defense lawyers available with 703+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Lake County Has 175 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 703 Reviews

Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Paul Stracci is a very experienced trial attorney who has had remarkable success in the courtroom. He successfully defended his first murder case 10 months out of law school, with the jury returning a not guilty verdict on all counts. Paul is a st...

Rating: 10

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Bio: I am a former prosecutor with over 25 years of experience handling thousands of cases including speeding and traffic tickets, DUI, and more serious misdemeanor and felony offenses. I am now here to apply my vast knowledge and experience in the cri...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense

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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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Serious criminal charges means you need to have an aggressive attorney in your corner.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(219) 228-4406

Matthew Norman Fech's Website

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more

"We understand that bad things can happen to good people". Call 219-641-3853

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(219) 351-6432

Amanda C. Hires's Website

Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Bio: I am a former Lake County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. I understand the criminal system well and can assist you with legal representation. I understand that facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, which is why I am always available to consult...

Rating: 8.4

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Law Office of Alex Dominguez located in Merrillville, Indiana. I bring valuable experience to people in Crown Point and throughout Northwest Indiana who have been charged with a crime or suffered a personal injury. As a former Deputy Prosecutor in...

Rating: 8.1

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: I am attorney Robert Varga. I was born and raised in northwest Indiana and I am a graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law. I have been aggressively serving my clients and the community throughout Northwest Indiana as a criminal and civ...

Rating: 8.3

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Review: "I called Attorney Thiros to help us and our son with some very serious criminal charges in Illinois. Even though he does not practice in Illinois, he made the trip there to help us get our son home. Ultimately I hired an Illinois attorney, but I w..."

Rating: 8.4

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

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: 8.7

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Michael Woods is a 2006 graduate of Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington where he served on the Moot Court Board. While in Bloomington, he served as President and Vice President of the Monroe County Council where he oversaw appropriatio...

Rating: 8.5

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

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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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Chris’ legal career has been informed by his experience in entrepreneurship and startup business ventures. With a Bachelor’s in Business Finance, Chris brings a methodical, analytical approach to the practice of law. Whether preparing contracts, n...

Rating: 6.8

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

FREE phone consultations 24/7 -- Over 20 Years in Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Law

Rating: 6.8

Call for a FREE consultation(219) 600-8196

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: For more than twenty years, Christopher Schmidgall has helped individuals and small businesses in Northwest Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois navigate some of the most difficult financial moments of their lives. He takes pride in worki...

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(219) 758-7903

Christopher R. Schmidgall's Website

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Before becoming an attorney, Michael served as a police officer with the Town of Highland for nearly 13 years. During his career, he had extensive training and experience in accident reconstruction. These are tools that Michael still uses in his t...

Rating: 8.4

Michael Eugene Polen's Website

Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: A full service law firm representing clients in northwest Indiana including Schererville, Indiana, Dyer, Indiana, St. John, Indiana, Munster, Indiana, Griffith, Indiana and Crown Point, Indiana in cases of personal injury, slip and fall, trip and ...

Rating: 7.4

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Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: I am not your typical lawyer. I worked for a firm and could not do the stuffy corporate thing. I have been through real life experiences, tragedies, and pain...but I have also experienced great things. I enjoy getting to know my clients, learning ...

Rating: 6.2

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