Top Rated St Joseph County, IN Criminal Defense Lawyers

In St Joseph County, Indiana, there are 59 criminal defense lawyers available with 114+ 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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St Joseph County Has 59 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 114 Reviews

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Andrew B. Jones is a trial attorney and one of the few attorneys in St. Joseph County to have served as lead counsel at trial in both civil and criminal matters. He focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death claims, medical malprac...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(574) 406-0953

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Sean took our case with a week and 2 days to prepare..He work fast and got right to business..when he presented the case he was direct and to the point..difinitly would recommend him as an attorney in any matter..He seems to really care about your..."

Rating: 7.7

Call for a consultation(574) 622-5703

Sean Ian Schill's Website

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I called 1 million Attorneys before I finally looked up and called Mr. Ron Attorney Wanake. I thought I was done for I thought I had no help. I thought nobody would fight for me and then not only did he fight for me. He fought again and again and ..."

Rating: 7.2

Call for a consultation(574) 544-5348

Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: I am dedicated to providing the best legal services to my clients. I will provide hard work, diligent representation, and sound counsel. What follows are a number of quotes from various clients, another lawyer, and judges concerning my work: "inno...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: Wilson Law Office limits its practice to personal injury cases and defending against criminal charges. We take a holistic approach to reach your goals and are with you every step of the way. Don't let the insurance company or prosecutor's office p...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Review: "He was very down to earth and polite,he was up front and talked to me like I was a human being and not a criminal animal I never felt like I was going to loose or like what I wanted was not important and he worked with me on the payment because I ..."

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Review: "David is a very smooth attorney that has a good feel for the process. He will lay out all of the possibilities ahead of time in order for you to properly prepare and strategize moving forward. He is patient and soft spoken but very effective. I wo..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Mishawaka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: The attorneys at Gringer & Company are former deputy prosecutors who are experienced with a variety of legal matters. We have extensive trial and courtroom experience and are highly skilled Indiana DUI Lawyers. We try to provide personal, professi...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

Review: "Kayla got my charges dismissed!! I am so thankful to have hired her as my attorney! She is wonderful and you can trust her with your life!"

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "I was charged with an OWI in Elkhart County and Eric was my first call. He was very helpful and personable throughout the entire process. I certainly appreciated his honesty and professionalism. Eric is definitely well experienced in handling thes..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Family and more

Review: "Brooks assisted me with Divorce proceedings. He made me aware of my rights and responsibilities and helped conduct what was a fair and amicable process. I believe that his expertise and experience at the practice of Divorce law allowed me to arriv..."

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "Luke Krizek was my lawyer for a child support case. I was paying for Daycare all on my own, therefore the child support amount needed to be highered. Mr. Krizek advised me well, and with his help and support, I got what I wanted. Mr. Krizek has am..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: If you have been charged with a crime in Indiana, you need a lawyer that knows how to win. Experience is the key... Jeff Kimmell has the experience and ability to help you best protect yourself, your property and the members of your family. Jeff i...

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Margaret (“Maggie”) Marnocha is a former deputy prosecutor, a trained civil and domestic relations mediator, and an experienced employment, criminal defense and government attorney. As a single mother, Maggie left her construction job to pursue he...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Debt Settlement and more

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(574) 406-1561

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (South Bend)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Vincent M. Campiti, J.D., cum laude, 1997 from Valparaiso University where he was also an Associate Editor of the Valparaiso Law Review. Mr. Campiti has significant litigation experience in the areas of civil, family and criminal law having tried ...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Peter was a founding partner of Francisco Britton LLP in 2016. Prior to establishing the firm, Peter was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Elkhart County, Indiana, since 2005. Peter’s primary responsibilities as a deputy prosecutor were drug crimes...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Elkhart)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(574) 891-5445

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Criminal Defense Attorney near St Joseph County (Mishawaka)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Contracts & Agreements and more

Rating: 9.1

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