James A Hanson

Jim Hanson has a diverse background that provides him with context to find solutions to complex challenges.
Jim has significant experience with Criminal Law and Family Law as well as both legal and practical experience with Business Law, Real Estate, Probate and General Civil Litigation.
Jim served as a Korean linguist with the United States Army. This experience allows Jim to more easily navigate cultural and language barriers when resolving legal issues.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

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Indiana

Indiana Supreme Court

ID Number: 28435-02

Since 2012

Missouri

The Missouri Bar

ID Number: inactive

2005-2009

General Counsel

All Green Corporation

2021 - Current

Attorney

Hanson Legal Solutions

2013 - Current

Deputy Public Defender

Allen County Public Defender

2018 - 2021

Deputy Public Defender

Jay County Public Defender

2017 - 2018

Taylor University

MBA (2011) | Business Adminisration

2009 - 2011

University of Missouri - Columbia

J.D. (2004) | Law

2002 - 2004

Activities: Moot Court Team; Christian Legal Society; Research Assistant; Missouri Law Review (Layout & Design Editor)

State Bar of Indiana  # 28435-02

Member

Current

Registered Family Law Mediator

Indiana Supreme Court

2022

Q. My ex and I have a temp order that ends in Aug. He begged me and begged for a year to let him move back to Texas

July 11, 2022

A: There is much confusion about what "custody" actually means. If there is an active case in Indiana for either Paternity or Divorce, then any party wanting to move out of Indiana is going to have the burden of explaining why that move is in the child's best interests. The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines already has guidance on how "distance as a factor" could impact parenting time if one parent moves far away from the other parent. You should consult with a local attorney as to the best strategy for you in your specific circumstances.

Q. What to do

July 7, 2022

A: This is an issue that you really need to discuss confidentially with an attorney. I will say that in criminal matters there is a requirement that the person did the prohibited act with certain level of intent. Usually this intent is "knowingly" or "intentionally." If you did not "knowingly" or "intentionally" deprive the rightful owner of possession or benefit of the vehicle, then you likely are not culpable for any crime. This is a basic legal theory answer. It is not intended to be advice specific to your situation as I do not know all the facts and circumstances of your case and would advise you NOT to spell them all out in a public forum like this. You need to seek the advice of a local attorney in this matter as soon as possible.

Q. What form do you file when judge takes away surved time and awarded time for programs surved days after sentencing

June 21, 2022

A: It is not clear what you are asking from the question above. I have yet to find a judge unwilling to give credit for actual time served in the jail. I would recommend you speak with an attorney directly about the calculation of the served time, the good time credit days for this offense, and the local court's practice of awarding time for programs.