I am an experienced criminal trial attorney, with over 22 years practicing law, including felony trials for Reckless Homicide. The majority of those years were spent as a deputy prosecuting attorney where I concentrated on OWI cases including OWI Causing Death cases.
In my capacity as a deputy prosecuting attorney I would routinely go to crash scenes at all hours of the day or night. Many times throughout the year I would conduct training for law enforcement officers. This has provided me with a keen insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
This passion to do my best and put the hours needed into a case is now brought to defending my clients in Northwest Indiana including the counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Newton, Jasper, Starke and Marshall in a variety of criminal cases including misdemeanors and complex felonies.
I rely upon my honesty and integrity, presenting the facts in a straight forward manner. I strive to maintain a strong rapport with my clients, other legal professionals and the bench. I would like to put my knowledge, experience & dedication to work for you.
- Criminal Law
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Domestic Violence
- White Collar Crime
- Specialized Driving Privileges
- Expungements
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I do offer flexible payment plans that work with your budget.
- Indiana
- English: Spoken, Written
- Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C.
- Current
- Valparaiso University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Ball State University
- B.S. (1994) | Political Science, Psychology, Business
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- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo`
- Indiana State Bar # 20788-45
- Member
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- Lake County Bar Association
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- Activities: Criminal Defense section
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- Porter County Bar Association
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- American Inns of Court, Calumet Council
- Master of the Bench
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- Prosecutor Perspective in OWI cases and substance abuse treatment , Fall Conference , Nashville, IN
- Panel discussion for Introduction to Courts , Ivy Tech College
- Panel discussion on Criminal Justice System, the role of the Police, Prosecutor and Defense Attorney , Criminal Law class
- Ivy Tech College
- Website
- Andrew L. Bennett's Website Profile
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- Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C. Website
- Q. My husband was arrested for a fta in 1 county I pailed bailed 16 days ago he has a hold for other county
- A: The county that has the hold should be making travel arrangements to get him. If there is no other reason for him to be in the county that is holding him, it is possible the county with the hold does not know he is ready to be transported. You may want to call the jail in that county and ask that he be transported.
- Q. I’m a 19 year old female an my boyfriend is 16 an we are pregnant can We get in trouble?Would we have to deal with dcs
- A: You are both of legal age, there are no issues unless he was 15 when you got pregnant.
- Q. I need advice on a DUI case...I have a few questions if someone could please help
- A: What are your questions? Many times in OWI/DUI cases there are multiple charges for similar offenses, generally, you can only be convicted of one OWI offense.
