Top Rated Vanderburgh County, IN Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Vanderburgh County, Indiana, there are 48 criminal defense lawyers available with 92+ 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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Vanderburgh County Has 48 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 92 Reviews

Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: This is a law office that cares about the clients it serves. Client satisfaction through being the best, is a priority always. Solving problems effectively and efficiently is an integral component of what makes this office operate in the happy man...

Rating: 6.9

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: As a 2010 graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of law, my lifetime ambition to serve others as a practicing attorney was fully realized. My law firm, Ottilie Law LLC was established in 2013 and I am honored to be able to help others naviga...

Rating: 7.2

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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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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

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

Bio: Steven K. Deig is the owner of the Law Offices of Steven K. Deig, LLC. He holds a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He has practiced law in the Evansville area for over 30 years with thousands of hou...

Rating: 8.1

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Thank you for advising my family to let me dry out before going to Teen Challenge. This had got me started on God's path for me. My sister got me a NLT bible, Purpose Driven Life book, and a bible dictionary while I was serving my time. She also g..."

Rating: 10

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Mark Anthony Foster's Website

Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very polite and respectable as an lawyer tho he will not do all the work and you sat on your behind.You do what is expected of you and he'll do his part great guy alround.He had a hand at changing my life for the better."

Rating: 6.2

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Terrell Maurer graduated from the University of Evansville with honors in 1982. He attended the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis and graduated with honors in 1985. He served as Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Knox County India...

Rating: 7.5

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more

We are a litigation firm providing creative and effective solutions for your legal needs. Call (812) 301-2491

Rating: 7.2

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Jonathan Grant Chance's Website

Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Review: "Joshua represented me in a criminal case and was always polite, communicative, and understanding. Never pressuring and letting me know my options moving forward. I also was appreciative of how he verbally spoke of my charges with regard to the judge."

Rating: 6.5

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Business and more

Bio: Shaunda Lynch began her legal career in 2000, after graduating from Western Washington University and Willamette University College of Law. She is licensed in both Indiana and North Carolina. Shaunda relocated to Evansville and married Evansville ...

Rating: 8.9

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Shaunda Colleen Lynch's Website

Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "Diligent, intelligent, and professional staff. Patrick is flexible in terms of legal situations, and knowledgeable in all of them. Him and his team are the best!"

Rating: 8.0

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Meet Attorney Robert E. Zoss, Sr. Robert E. “Bob” Zoss Sr. was born and raised in South Bend, Ind. He is a 1967 graduate of Howe Military School, where he rose to the rank of cadet captain and was initially on the battalion staff and then a compan...

Rating: 7.4

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ivan does a really good job at telling you what to expect in court, how to help your case, and your possible outcomes. He isn't much of a bullsh*tter either, he gets straight to the point! Sometimes I do feel as though he over works himself. But h..."

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Barry M. Blackard is a death penalty certified criminal trial lawyer and former felony public defender with a track record of trial wins. He focuses primarily on Criminal Defense, with an emphasis on serious felonies. His extensive criminal trial ...

Rating: 6.4

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Robin did an amazing job. I have used her mutilple times. I highly recommend her. Her office staff is helpful as well. I will use her again if needed."

Rating: 6.5

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Are using you my dear friend you may not think in the past we've crossed I note that the time and day when I needed you most to help my boys who did the best you could and I appreciate you for that I note this is that 20 Maha mother Noreen as Rhon..."

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family

Bio: John Goodridge attended Valparaiso School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1996. John was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1996. He is licensed to practice in the Indiana Supreme Court, U.S. Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana, ...

Rating: 6.5

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Trusts

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(812) 625-3595

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(812) 625-3746

Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Business, Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense and more

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Vanderburgh County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

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