Otisco Criminal Lawyers

Doug Garner graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1991 and spent three years as a contract Public Defender in Hamilton County, Ohio. In 1994, he established a private practice in Dearborn County, Indiana and was a Public Defender in the Dearborn County Superior Court from 1994 through 2001.

Since 2001, Doug has continued his private practice focusing on Social Security and criminal defense. He also represents several non-profit organizations, small businesses, and the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District. Doug was on the Indiana Public Defender Council Board of Directors from 1996 to 2008 and Chairman from 2006...

At Hayes Law Office, we are trained in litigation, offering aggressive and cost-effective legal representation. Led by trial attorney Philip Hayes, we are committed to securing the best possible result for every client. Whether your facing drug charges, a traffic violation, or need an expungement, we understand all aspects of criminal defense. We make it our sole purpose to see that your interests are protected and we pursue every legal option available. Hayes Law will work hard to negotiate a fair resolution to your case without the need for a long and costly court battle. We will...

Nakeina S. Cane is a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, who served the community for over 6 years. Nakeina is an experienced trial attorney and has skillfully litigated cases during both court trials and trial by jury. She is a diligent litigator and committed to the profession. Nakeina received her undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville in 2006. During her academic career, Nakeina was awarded the honors of Governor's Scholar, Woodford Porter Sr. Achiever Trustee Scholar and Kentucky Legal Education Opportunity (KLEO) Graduate. Nakeina earned her law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School...

A former prosecutor committed to providing high quality legal representation.

Jacob T. Rigney is a founding partner at Rigney Law LLC. Jake graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in Rushville, Indiana in 1996. He received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Rhetoric in 2000 from Franklin College of Indiana. Jake started law school 3 days after graduating from college, receiving his J.D. from Indiana University in Bloomington in December of 2002, graduating early.

Jake began his legal career in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, where he began as a misdemeanor deputy prosecutor, rising through the ranks to major felony...

Sean K. Hessler is an Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of the criminally accused. As a former prosecutor, he understands the approaches that the State may take in handling criminal cases. With this knowledge, Sean aggressively defends his clients to the best possible outcome by carefully reviewing the evidence and preparing a strong defense.

My professional philosophy is pretty simple: I do my absolute best to protect my clients’ constitutional and procedural rights. Our Constitution protects EVERYONE - including (and especially) those accused of criminal activity. I also strive to promptly and frequently communicate with my clients. Communication, after all, is critical to working on a criminal case effectively. We all deserve “justice” - fairness - in our legal system. Criminal defense attorneys play an essential role in achieving justice for the accused. As a former (retired) FBI Special Agent, I have spent my entire adult life protecting the rights of others - including...

Adam was born in Zionsville, Indiana, and is a proud graduate of Zionsville High School. Adam attended Purdue University on a full academic merit scholarship, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering. While at Purdue, Adam was president of the Beta Phi chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and was named to the dean’s list seven times. In 2009, Adam graduated cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he served as managing editor of the Federal Communications Law Journal. His note concerning network neutrality was published in the 2008 edition of...

At the Law Office of Carman L. Malone, we are dedicated to providing top-notch legal solutions for everyday individuals. Our commitment lies in consistently delivering high-quality services and fostering trusting relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on thoroughly understanding our clients' needs, maintaining open communication, and consistently acting in their best interests. Our clients are not just clients—they are the core of our work, and their success defines our success. We measure our achievements by their victories, and our satisfaction comes from ensuring our clients are genuinely pleased with the outcomes of our efforts. Whether dealing with significant or minor matters,...

DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney serving Indianapolis, IN.

My name is Rock C Lee.

I graduated from Ohio State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. I continued on to receive a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Cincinnati. I received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

I entered the business sector, after graduation from law school, applying my business and economic knowledge in the field of business valuation. I then returned to practicing law. I am currently licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and the United States District Court, Southern...

Attorney Hicks is a graduate of North Carolina Central University (B.A. Political Science) and Washington and Lee University School of Law (Juris Doctor). He founded B. Hicks Law with the goal of providing exceptional legal representation at affordable rates. Attorney Hicks has experience representing clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Attorney Hicks is a member of several bar associations and professional organizations. B. Hicks Law PLLC is a criminal defense law firm founded by Attorney Brandon T. Hicks. The firm aims to provide high quality legal services at an affordable rate. At B. Hicks Law, clients are...

Joel Hand is an experienced and widely respected litigator who knows that one of the keys to success is building strong relationships with his clients and providing a personal touch to legal representation. Joel forged his trial skills while working as a deputy prosecutor handling cases of the highest level of complexity including many homicides, drug crimes, robberies, burglaries and even a death penalty case. Joel was Indiana's 1st Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor where he was responsible for training prosecutors and police how to properly investigate and prosecute DUI/DWI/OWI and other traffic cases. Now Joel uses his vast experience to...

Tara Cragen is an attorney at the law firm Cohen & Malad. Tara was born and raised in Johnson County, Indiana. Tara earned her Bachelor of Arts at IUPUI and Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. While attending law school, Tara worked as a Certified Legal Intern for the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office where she gained experience in the courtroom. During her time in law school, Tara served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and as a board member of the Family Law Society. Tara focuses her practice in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense,...

Jonathan D. Harwell, owner and founder of Harwell Legal Counsel, grew up in Ohio before moving to Indiana in high school. Harwell attended Ball State University, where he majored in legal studies and graduated cum laude. He was also a member of the Legal Studies Honor Society before continuing his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He graduated with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Gold Level Pro Bono recognition before beginning his career.Harwell, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, has dedicated himself to serving the legal needs of Indiana’s residents. He...

A native of Kokomo, Indiana, Attorney Susan D. Rayl is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney. In her practice of more than 25 years, she has represented hundreds of clients in various stages of the criminal proceeding, from pre-trial investigation up to and including appeal, working with the most complex and difficult criminal cases. Ms. Rayl opened her own solo law practice in Indianapolis in 2000, focusing on criminal appeals, and later became a partner in the law firm Smith Rayl Law Office, LLC. All told, Susan has more than twenty-five years of experience in criminal defense. She has conducted numerous...

Brandon Tate is a Managing Partner at Tate & Bowen LLP where he serves in a variety of practice areas with a focus on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Complex Business Litigation, Labor/Employment, and Construction Litigation. He was selected to the Rising Star List by Super Lawyers for 2017. Brandon has been trained and is eligible to advocate in the best interests of children as a Guardian Ad Litem. Brandon earned his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. During his time...

For over 30 years, I've represented people charged in state and federal court with misdemeanors, felonies and even tickets. I also help families when a loved one has been injured by the fault or negligence of others.

Dorie Maryan is a criminal defense lawyer with over 20 years of trial experience. She relocated from her Indianapolis office to Johnson County in 2015. Don't be mistaken, however, by her quiet office in the small town of Bargersville. She is aggressive and relentless when it comes to getting the best results for her clients. She represents individuals charged with all types of crimes. She has been practicing so long that chances are she knows the prosecutor assigned to your case and has been in front of the Judge before whom you will appear. ...

Attorney Sarah Brinkley put herself through college and law school. She began working in a corporate law firm in 2011 and finished college with honors. Like many of the clients she represents, real life experience has taught her how to persevere when faced with a challenge. It is now her mission to advocate with diligence, professionalism, and, most importantly, compassion. At Brinkley Law, we work for you. Clients come first, and Attorney Brinkley values the importance of keeping clients involved and informed every step of the way. Settling for less than what is deserved has never been an option for Attorney...

Romy has been practicing law since 2014. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 2011 and his legal education from Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Romy has been selected by his peers as a Rising Star from 2020-2023. Romy began his legal career as a Criminal Defense attorney in Lafayette, IN from October 2014 to May 2016. He then made the transition to Family Law with a firm in Hamilton County until August of 2021. Romy also spent time in Shelby County practicing primarily family law. He will continue his career here at Banks & Brower...

Chris Eskew is a criminal defense lawyer based in Indianapolis, with extensive experience handling both felony and misdemeanor cases. The team of criminal defense attorneys at Eskew Law handle a broad range of criminal cases.

The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, P.C. practices criminal law exclusively. We are trial lawyers and use our team approach to aggressively defend our clients in any Indiana criminal matters. There are only 6 Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialists in Indiana and 5 of them are with our firm. (Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).

Some of the most common crimes we handle are DUI/alcohol related offenses, drug crimes, resisting arrest, gun charges, sex crimes, battery offenses, internet crimes, domestic violence allegations, disorderly conduct, violent crimes, and traffic offenses. We also represent clients for expungements, appeals,...

My name is Jesse K. Sanchez. I am a trial lawyer, an advisor, and a protector for my clients. I am also a husband and a father.

A TRIAL LAWYER

I have been practicing law since May of 2007, in both criminal defense and civil litigation. In the criminal realm, I have represented clients at all phases of the criminal complaint process. From the initial hearing, to the bond review, to the suppression to the jury trial, I have succeeded in resolving hundreds of criminal cases before trial courts in Indiana.

In the civil realm, I have represented...

Zach Phillips is one of the founding partners of Bernhardt Phillips, LLP and an experienced litigator whose passion and drive will make all the difference in your case.

I'm a former Public Defender and Prosecutor in Indianapolis, IN. I have experience on both sides of the court room and have good knowledge of what issues and challenges prosecutors face. This gives me a unique perspective when handling your case. I've worked on both misdemeanors and major felonies. I promise to give honest advice, even if that sometimes means bad news. I can assure you, along with the other attorneys at Banks & Brower that we will work hard to provide the best achievable resolution to your case.

Aaron Harshman is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis with over 10 years of legal experience. He has worked for the State of Indiana as a Deputy Prosecutor, Director of the Board of Nursing, and as the Hendricks County Prosecuting Attorney. Aaron has also worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for both the Hancock and Tippecanoe County Prosecutor's Offices. He obtained his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2012 with a focus on criminal law. During law school, he was involved in various activities and societies, including the Moot Court Order of the Barristers and...

Graham has a multi-dimensional practice. In the governmental-services area, he assists government units with a wide range of issues—from competitive bidding and open-door-law compliance to land use issues and eminent domain proceedings. He has advised government clients at the state, county, and town levels.

In terms of litigation, Graham’s practice includes complex civil trial and appellate work in both state and federal courts. From plaintiff’s personal injury matters, and insurance coverage disputes, to breach-of-contract and real property issues, Graham has broad base of litigation experience. He has briefed cases in state trial courts, federal district court, Indiana Court of Appeals,...

The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, P.C. practices criminal law exclusively. We are trial lawyers and use our team approach to aggressively defend our clients in any Indiana criminal matters. There are only 6 Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialists in Indiana and 5 of them are with our firm. (Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy).

Some of the most common crimes we handle are DUI/alcohol related offenses, drug crimes, resisting arrest, gun charges, sex crimes, battery offenses, internet crimes, domestic violence allegations, disorderly conduct, violent crimes, and traffic offenses. We also represent...

Bill has spent his entire career practicing criminal law. Prior to joining Banks and Brower in February 2019, Bill served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Marion County for nine years.

Bill started his career with the Prosecutor’s office in the Juvenile Division, where he handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to major felonies. Bill next moved to the Municipal Division, where he handled level 6 felonies and tried several bench and jury trials. For the last five years of his tenure with the Prosecutor’s office, Bill served in the Major Felony Division. During this time, Bill...

Our office prides itself on our willingness to communicate with our clients. Unfortunately, not all news is good news, but an informed client is usually a happy client. Whether it be personal injury, family law or criminal law, our office will strive to conclude your legal issue efficiently and with professionalism.

Mike Cunningham focuses his practice on criminal defense, DUI/OWI, expungements, and specialized driving privileges for clients located primarily in the southeast Indiana area. He is admitted to practice law in all of Indiana’s 92 counties as well as Indiana’s Federal District Courts.

Regardless of the accusations and criminal charges a person faces, Mike firmly believes that everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and that they are entitled to a strong defense.

With a diligent work-ethic, attention to detail, exceptional research and writing skills, and passionate advocacy in the courtroom, Mike strives to put clients at ease by protecting their rights, listening...

Katie J. Kawiecki, Of Counsel, graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2006 and received her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Criminal Justice, from Trine University in 2003.


As Of Counsel with Chambers Law LLC, Katie focuses her practice in 3 main areas: Family Law, Breach of Warranty Claims (Lemon Law), and Criminal Law. Katie focuses her family law practice in matters involving but not limited to divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and protective orders representing individuals throughout central Indiana. She has significant trial experience and has worked in a variety of areas...

Chadwick Hill was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was admitted to the bar in 1997. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Saint Louis University and his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan in 1997.

He joined Garrison Law Firm in 2010 and has concentrated his practice in the areas of criminal and civil litigation, personal injury, and entertainment representation. Mr. Hill has litigation experience in both state and federal courts. He also represents personalities in the areas of motor sports (IndyCar series), boxing, and music industries.

Tyler Helmond's practice focuses on appellate advocacy and criminal defense. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. His work has been published in The Champion, the journal of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Helmond has argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Indiana University, and has presented on continuing legal education at the Indianapolis Bar Association.

S. Adam Long is a native of Boonville, Indiana. Adam graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and received his J.D. in 2006 after attending St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida and Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis. Adam was admitted to the Indiana bar in 2006 and has also been admitted practice before the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana. In 2012, Adam became a Certified Family Law Mediator. Adam is the County Attorney for Warrick County, Indiana and shares the attorney...

I am a Hoosier, born and raised- most of my childhood was spent in Moonsville, Indiana on my Grandparent's and Great Grandparent's farm. I graduated from Anderson High School with an Academic Honors Diploma before attending Ball State University. I graduated from the Political Science Department's Legal Studies Program at Ball State University and was accepted to Thomas M. Cooley School of Law where I was awarded a Scholarship for Academic Performance. At Cooley I was a member of the U.S. Championship team for Client Counseling and Graduated Cum Laude with a specialization in Litigation in January of...

I have served in the military for over 25 years, working alongside many great people; In my law practice I strive to work alongside my clients in resolving the issues they may face. I stand ready to litigate for my clients, work as a moderator if needed, and giving them someone they can trust.

Attorney Deal is the founder of the Indianapolis criminal defense firm, David E. Deal and Associates. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Deal is able to predict the actions that the opposing side may take against his clients. Since 2012, he has been included in the list of National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, demonstrating his ability to provide his clients with tough defense and effective counsel. In 2015, Attorney Deal was recognized by Super Lawyers as one of Indiana's 'Rising Stars', an achievement that is awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in each...