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    23 criminal defense lawyers serve Terre Haute, IN. Compare the best based on 51+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Vigo County are listed below.

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    Terre Haute Has 23 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 51 Reviews

    Rowdy Glen Williams

    Rowdy Glen Williams

    4.929 reviews
    Rowdy G. Williams Law Firm, P.C.
    1117 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Rowdy brings an extensive and proven trial background to criminal defense representation in Terre Haute and the surrounding Wabash Valley. He has handled well over one thousand criminal cases, both as a former deputy prosecutor and as a criminal d...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Edward Andrew McGlone

    Edward Andrew McGlone

    5.01 review
    Edward McGlone Law Office
    2022 Wabash Avenue, Suite B, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Represented me for a reckless driving case in Vermillion County. I live in Illinois so it was tough to find a local lawyer without online reviews to lean on but he was a good find. He seemed to be very busy but did an excellent job representing me..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Christopher Patrick Shema

    Christopher Patrick Shema

    5.01 review
    Shema Law Firm
    Po Box 9806, 506 Ohio Street, Suite 1, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher P. Shema is a 1980 graduate of the George Mason University School of Business Administration where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree. In 1988 he graduated from the College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law in Wi...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Paul Jungers

    Paul Jungers

    5.02 reviews
    The Jungers Law Firm
    605 Ohio Street Suite, Suite 312, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: General practice attorney located in Terre Haute, Indiana licensed to practice law in Indiana and Tennessee. Practice areas include criminal defense, chapter 7 chapter 13 bankruptcy, contract law, contract disputes, non-compete agreements, tortiou...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew Robert Effner

    Matthew Robert Effner

    5.02 reviews
    Effner Law Firm
    19 S. 6th Street, Suite 1200, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Matthew R. Effner (Matt) is the managing partner of Effner Law Firm. In 1996, Matt joined his father, Robert O. Effner, in the practice of law as an associate with Effner Law Firm and became a partner in 2000. He took over as managing partner in 2...
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Bryan Organ

    James Bryan Organ

    3.04 reviews
    817 Ohio Street, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business and more
    Bio: I grew up in Sullivan County, went to IU, and then to University of Louisville for Law School. Afterwards I married and relocated to Parke County, Indiana where my wife and I raised three children. Our oldest son is married and they have three chi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Joseph Kevin Etling

    Joseph Kevin Etling

    4.01 review
    Smock & Etling
    77 Cherry St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Etling represented me when I was charged with a felony in Terre Haute. Thankfully, he was able to navigate me through the process and facilitated a plea deal for a misdemeanor. Given the circumstances of my case, I believe Mr. Etling was abl..."
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    Matthew Van Houten Daley

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    Matthew Van Houten Daley

    2.86 reviews
    The Nice Law Firm, LLP
    400 Wabash Ave Ste 205, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Matt Daley first came to the Hoosier state in 2005. After graduating from law school in 2008, he began his legal career as a Marion County Deputy Prosecutor. After a successful stint in the prosecutor’s office, Matt entered private practice and be...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Thomas Sidwell Clary

    Thomas Sidwell Clary

    3.84 reviews
    Wright Shagley & Lowery.P.C.
    500 Ohio St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business and more
    Review: "I have personally hired TC for three extremely different types of law and in all three instances, he was very knowledgeable regarding each circumstance. TC has done great work for me regarding child support, criminal law and a trust agreement. In ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Steven Brewer

    Michael Steven Brewer

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    Abel & Reed, LLC
    646 Walnut St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Thomas Joseph Chowning

    Thomas Joseph Chowning

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    Chowning Law Offices
    19 S 6th St, Ste 1100, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
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    Bryan Scott Skillman

    Bryan Scott Skillman

    5.01 review
    Skillman Defense Firm
    P.O. Box 9481, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: I provide clients with a different legal environment than they may have experienced inn the past. My focus is on helping clients make the best decisions that meet their unique interests. I take the time necessary for each client to understand the ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    William Gelder Smock

    William Gelder Smock

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    Smock & Etling
    77 Cherry St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    John A. Kesler II

    John A. Kesler II

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    Kesler Law Office
    219 Ohio St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
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    Gretchen Holland Etling

    Gretchen Holland Etling

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    Vigo County Public Defender Office
    111 Oak St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Samantha Michelle Paul

    Samantha Michelle Paul

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    Department of Child Services
    2901 Wabash Ave Ste 100, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Matthew Ryan Neuman

    Matthew Ryan Neuman

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    500 Ohio St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Johnny Edward Vaughn

    Johnny Edward Vaughn

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    Vaughn Law LLC
    605 Ohio St., Ste 312, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Rating:  6.0
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    Michael Allen Slagle

    Michael Allen Slagle

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    Slagle Law Office
    605 Ohio St Ste 309, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
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    Matthew Anthony Sheehan

    Matthew Anthony Sheehan

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    Smock & Etling
    77 Cherry St, Terre Haute, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  6.3
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