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    29 criminal defense lawyers serve Valparaiso, IN. Compare the best based on 170+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Porter County are listed below.

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    Valparaiso Has 29 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 170 Reviews

    Andrew Louis Bennett

    Andrew Louis Bennett

    4.932 reviews
    Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C.
    205 East Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am an experienced trial attorney, with over 26 years practicing law. My trial experience includes high level felony drug cases, reckless homicide cases, felony OWI including serious bodily injury, burglary, armed robbery, indimidation, domestic ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Joseph Michael Roberts

    Joseph Michael Roberts

    4.05 reviews
    The Law Office of Joseph M. Roberts LLC
    259 Indiana Avenue, Suite 59, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Joseph M. Roberts is the founding member of The Law Office of Joseph M. Roberts LLC, Northwest Indiana's Full-Service Criminal Defense and OWI/DUI Lawyer. Attorney Roberts has dedicated his career to preserving the rights and protecting t...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Eric Blankenship

    Eric Blankenship

    5.03 reviews
    Blankenship Law LLC
    2803 Boilermaker Ct., Suite 2E, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Background I’m Eric Blankenship, and I’ve dedicated my professional career to protecting the rights of others. Growing up in Southern Indiana, I learned the value of hard work and persistence. I was the first in my family to attend and graduate fr...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jason Alan Ott

    Jason Alan Ott

    4.970 reviews
    Ott Law Group, P.C.
    13 E. Lincolnway, Suite 201, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: My name is Jason Ott and I am the owner of Ott Law Group, P.C. I primarily handle Auto Accident and Personal Injury matters. I have offices in Chicago, Illinois and Valparaiso, Indiana. I also handle Criminal Defense and DUI matters. I am licensed...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Nicholas C. Catsadimas

    Nicholas C. Catsadimas

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Nicholas C. Catsadimas, P.C.
    205 East Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: I am licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Illinois and I have practiced law for ten years. I concentrate my practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy and criminal defense. I have formerly served as the Program Chairperson for the Parale...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Gary Stephen Germann

    Gary Stephen Germann

    5.03 reviews
    Porter County Prosecuting Attorney
    157 Franklin St # 3, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Attorney Germann has been a huge help for me over the past few years, he helped get a false positive drug test thrown out. He's very kind and one of the areas smartest and most experienced attorney around!"
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    David Russell Phillips

    David Russell Phillips

    3.911 reviews
    Shaw Law Offices
    56 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: An experienced attorney, David R. Phillips, has been in practice for over 25 years. His clients reside primarily in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana; he can also refer clients to colleagues in Illinois when appropriate. Prior to his p...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Christopher Allen Buckley

    Christopher Allen Buckley

    4.36 reviews
    Schwerd, Fryman & Torrenga, LLP
    825 East Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I am a Northwest Indiana native, and I have called Valparaiso my home since 2002. After graduating from Chesterton High School in 1998, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. I was stationed throughout the world, and served his country fill...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Mark James Worthley

    Mark James Worthley

    3.02 reviews
    Worthley Law LLC
    259 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning
    Bio: Mark grew up in Central Indiana and earned his law degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 2007, where he also met his wife. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and Illinois. Before law school, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degre...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Charles George Nightingale

    Charles George Nightingale

    5.03 reviews
    Charles G. Nightingale & Associates
    701 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I’ve known Chuck many years and even worked for him as a receptionist. I unfortunately did have to use him after I moved to Chicago. He and his son Trevor were professional and went above and beyond. More than pleased. He is the guy you want def..."
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    Mark Andrew San Nicolas Chargualaf

    Mark Andrew San Nicolas Chargualaf

    4.810 reviews
    257 Indiana Avenue, Suite G5, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: My firm is committed to rendering quality legal advice at affordable rates, allowing equal access through the State's juducial system by all.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Cole Galloway

    Cole Galloway

    4.04 reviews
    Galloway Law
    257 Indiana Ave, Suite D8, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana and I attended Valparaiso University's Law School. I have been practicing law for 7 years and worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney before opening my law firm. That means I have a lot of courtroom e...
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Mario Acosta

    John Mario Acosta

    4.010 reviews
    Acosta Law Office, P.C.
    205 East Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: YOUR DEDICATED LAWYER John M. Acosta Jr. was born and raised in Southern California. In July 1996, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer for almost two years, with his remaining three years as a Military Pol...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Lisa A Moser

    Lisa A Moser

    5.01 review
    304 W US Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Lisa got my case dismissed and got the charge expunged. I was able to pass a background check for a job. Awesome Lawyer!!!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Steven Robert Pribyl

    Steven Robert Pribyl

    5.01 review
    LANGER & LANGER
    15 NORTH WASHINGTON ST., VALPARAISO, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Pribyl is the best lawyer that i have had the pleasure to work with in Indiana. He truly cares about each of his cases and works hard to get the best outcome possible."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Natalie Shenek Williams

    Natalie Shenek Williams

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    Blankenship Law, LLC
    2803 Boilermaker Ct Ste 2 E, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Originally from a small town in Eastern, North Carolina nestled down a county road. I attended North Carolina Central University located in Durham, NC after graduating high school to expose myslef to diverse cultures and gain a sense of unwavering...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Alan D. Naggatz

    Alan D. Naggatz

    3.97 reviews
    Law Office of Alan D. Naggatz
    175 Lincolnway Ste I, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Helping you get out from under debt, criminal convictions, and giving you a chance. I have been a practicing attorney for over 20 years in Bankruptcy, personal injury, family law, criminal prosecution and criminal defense, and expungement and seal...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Benjamin Daniel Fryman

    Benjamin Daniel Fryman

    Not yet reviewedReview Benjamin
    Schwerd, Fryman & Torrenga
    825 Lincolnway., Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Litigation
    Rating:  7.1
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    Robert Patch Harper

    Robert Patch Harper

    3.01 review
    Harper & Rogers
    304 W US Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "Their law offices contacted me along with a few others about a traffic violation I received in Portage Indiana. I decided on Robert Harper based on the Avvo rating and with a consultation about my case. He explained to me that he would take care o..."
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    Tyler Mckee Doane

    Tyler Mckee Doane

    Not yet reviewedReview Tyler
    Doane Law, LLC
    8 Washington St Ste A, Valparaiso, IN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
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