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Saif H. Rahman focuses his law practice on criminal defense which he has been practicing exclusively for over 12 years. Before starting his own office, Saif served as a Deputy Public Defender in the County of Orange for over 7 years. During that time, he zealously litigated and advocated thousands of criminal cases with successful results, becoming a very well known and respected attorney throughout the courtrooms of Southern California. Saif also regularly volunteers his time and does pro bono work for the Public Law Center of Orange County.. Saif’s ability to connect with and passionately represent his clients comes as no surprise to those who know him.  Although he grew up in southern California, Saif was fortunate to travel and live abroad throughout his youth, developing relationships with people of many diverse backgrounds and cultures, molding him into the caring and understanding advocate he is today. With a family legacy rooted deep in medicine and science, including a Nobel Laureate as a grandfather, Saif enrolled at UC Riverside’s Biomedical program with the goal of becoming a doctor.. “I initially wanted to become a doctor to help those in need, but I quickly realized that with my travels, background, and ability to connect with people, I could better serve people in another way. Just as important as ones health, so is their freedom, fairness, and right against injustice.”. After graduating with honors from UC Riverside, Saif earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California School of Law, where he received many awards and distinctions, including serving as the president of the Street Law Foundation, where he provided guidance and advice to inner-city school students.. Away from the courtroom Saif is an avid car enthusiast and amateur race car driver. On any given weekend he can usually be found at various car shows or a local track with his sons enjoying some laps.. Education. Juris Doctotrate - University of Southern California 2005. Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Russian Studies - UC Riverside 2002. Cum Laude

John Bussman has over a decade of experience succesfully defending against all types of criminal matters, including DUI, drug crimes, sex offenses, domestic violence, assault / battery, probation violations and 3-strikes cases.  He earned his reputation as a thorough and effective defense attorney by striving to consistently deliver outstanding results for his clients.. John is also an expert in the laws regarding restraining orders.  If you need the protection of a restraining order, or if you have been served with a temporary order, call John to discuss your options.. No other firm defends more cases on Catalina Island every year. John Bussman's office is the #1 criminal defense firm serving the Avalon Courthouse.. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and studied political science at the University of Oregon.  He was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and performed over 100 hours of pro bono service through the University of San Diego's Legal Clinic.. John Bussman currently practices criminal defense in Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange County.  Free consultations and affordable payment plans available.. Follow John's SoCal Law Blog for the latest legal news and analysis.

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 from college. After graduating from University of Southern Indiana, I worked for a year in the newspaper business before pursuing my dream of becoming a lawyer. I attended law school and graduated in just over two years by going year round while also working as a law clerk at a local firm. After finishing law school, I was hired as a deputy prosecutor in Hamilton County.. While at the prosecutor’s office, I learned from the ground up. I started in the screening department which meant I took in all misdemeanor and low level felony cases and decided what, if any, charge(s) to file. Soon thereafter, I was moved into the Superior Courts where I prosecuted those same types of cases and was quickly promoted to the major felony courts. I was then recruited by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and was immediately placed into the Major Felony Division. Within one year, I was promoted to Major Felony Supervisor of four felony courts. While there, I tried a large amount of cases including burglary, sex crimes, robbery, fraud, and homicides. After almost five years with Marion County, I was appointed the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Blackford County.. Ready to Fight for You. After seventeen years as a prosecutor, I opened Blankenship Law, LLC with the desire to use my knowledge and trial skills for those that desperately need strong legal representation in the judicial system. I have brought my strong work ethic, persistence and empathy for others to form a law practice that helps those in serious need. I have offices in the Greater Indianapolis Area in Carmel and in Northwest Indiana near Valparaiso. If you find that you need an attorney that will stand by you and fight for your best possible result, call me.

General practice attorney located in Terre Haute, Indiana licensed to practice law in Indiana and Tennessee. Practice areas include criminal defense, chapter 7 & chapter 13 bankruptcy, contract law, contract disputes, non-compete agreements, tortious interference with contractual relations, small business law, wills, contested wills, trusts, estate administration, divorce, and general litigation.

Peter Capofari is an experienced trial attorney receiving not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from operating while intoxicated to attempted murder.. Pete was a scholarship recipient and graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law located in Miami Gardens, Florida. Pete began his legal career in Florida as a Certified Legal Intern and then as a Deputy Prosecutor in Hendricks County and Elkhart County.. With over fifteen years of experience in criminal law, in multiple jurisdictions, as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, Pete possesses a unique expertise to assist you with your case. “A lot of times people are embarrassed by getting arrested. I think that my greatest attribute is my empathy and getting to understand each client’s specific goal with their case and then having both the skill to litigate the case successfully and if needed to also negotiate an agreeable resolution.”. Born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised along the east coast as an Army Brat in South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, Pete has learned from an early age to adapt quickly and easily confront new situations. As a trial attorney, the ability to quickly read the room and make valued judgements has served him well in the courtroom winning not guilty verdicts from Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated to Attempted Murder.. “I know it sounds corny, but I went to law school to help people. As a criminal defense attorney I have found that I can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives, life changing results. I believe compassion and responsiveness is what separates me from other attorneys along with a proven track record of success at trial.”. Pete is licensed to practice law in Florida (inactive), New York and Indiana.

Tim is a graduate of ButlerUniversity earning a degree with High Honors in Sociology/Criminal Justice, and a minor in Political Science.  While at Butler, Tim was a member and officer in the Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; a member of Order of Omega, a Greek honorary society; a member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honorary Society; and the recipient of the Butler University Sociology Department’s Edwin Sutherland Award, which is given to the student who best shows an aptitude for criminology.  During his freshman year, Tim was a member of the Butler University Baseball Team, and currently enjoys playing competitive baseball in the Indiana Adult Baseball League.. Tim continued his education at the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.  During law school, he participated as an Associate Editor of the Indiana Health Law Review, and earned the honor of having his student note published in the 2006 issue.  Tim earned Dean’s List recognition and was a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society while in law school.. Tim joined Richards, Boje, Pickering, Benner & Becker in 2005, as a law clerk while still attending law school.  Tim began full-time as an attorney with the firm following his admission to the Indiana Bar in 2006.  Since joining the firm, Tim has enjoyed working on a variety of legal issues, and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense and juvenile delinquency matters.  Tim gained significant experience in the field of juvenile delinquency while working as a bailiff in the Marion County Juvenile Court prior to law school. He currently serves as a public defender for juveniles through a pauper contract with HamiltonCounty.  In addition to his work in criminal defense and juvenile delinquency, he practices in the areas of personal injury, family law, estate planning, and other civil matters.. Tim currently resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Jane, and their daughter and son.

Trampas practices law in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Civil Litigation.  In addition to his practice as an attorney, Trampas is a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator, and an Inactive Registered Civil Mediator.  Trampas grew up in small town Southern Indiana, and now both lives and practices law in Downtown Noblesville, Indiana.  Trampas is accepting new clients, and offers free 30-minute consultations to potential new clients, upon request.  Dollard Evans Whalin LLP is a full service firm, and handles a broad range of service in a variety of practice areas ranging from those mentioned above to estate planning and administration, to bankruptcy, and more.  Please don't hesitate to contact us to set up a free consultation.

Experienced trial attorney with 20 years litigating complex drug trafficking, gang, and violent crime cases. In April of 2020, I joined the firm of Arnold Terrill, P.C., with the desire to put my extensive trial and litigation experience into practice defending those who have been charged with criminal offenses.. However, for 17 years prior to joining Arnold Terrill, P.C., I was employed as the deputy prosecutor in charge of the Vice and Narcotics division of the Allen County Prosecutor's Office. In that role, I oversaw the prosecution of every felony drug, gang and firearm prosecution in Allen County, Indiana--literally thousands of felony cases. During that time, in addition to conducting at least 120 jury trials related to drug and gun prosecution, I also conducted at least 15 murder trials.  In addition to having invaluable trial experience and instincts, I also possess a deep understanding of an individual's consittutional rights--especially those associated with search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process and the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions.  In my position at the Allen County Prosecutor's office, it was my job to oversee thousands of search warrants and to review every felony case for potential violations of the constitutional rights of the citizens of Indiana. As a result of my knowledge in these areas, I refused to file cases in which a police officer clearly violated the constitutional rights of a suspect--either knowingly or inadvertently (most violations are inadvertent).  Due to this policy, during my 17 years overseeing the Vice and Narcotics Division, only a handful of the cases I approved were thrown out as a result of a defense motion to exclude the evidence.. If you should choose me to represent you during this difficult time in your life, I promise to utilize my many years of experience to provide you with the best possible defense that these years of experience can provide.  Thank you for taking the time to consider me, and I look forward to representing you.

Matt Chapel is not your typical Attorney. He is a veteran and, as a trial lawyer, he has a winning track record of bringing results to his clients. Most importantly, he takes your case personally and you can be confident that he will use his trial experience, as well as his experience as a Marine to give your case the attention it deserves for the best possible results.

Southern Indiana Attorney/Lawyer dedicated to helping people through their most trying times.. Have you ever thought that the hand of fate put you where you are today? Years of practicing law has led me to conclude that the universe opens doors for you when you choose the path that is meant for you. I can remember wanting to be an attorney when I was a little boy, in elementary school, even before I knew what it really meant to be an attorney. Since then, the doors of the universe have opened for me as I dedicated myself to the art of trial advocacy and to helping my clients make the best decisions in the worst of circumstances. I began my legal career in 2003, as a trial deputy in the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office in South Bend, Indiana. In 2006, I returned home here to Clark County, Indiana, where I worked as a trial deputy in all of the Clark County Courts. After having completed dozens of trials for the State of Indiana, I began a career in a law firm here in Jeffersonville, Indiana, handling civil litigation, and trying cases on behalf of clients in a variety of contexts. In 2015, I decided to open my own law firm, and to dedicate myself to providing criminal defendants here in Southern Indiana an experienced, tested and proven trial attorney to help them make the right choices for themselves and their families. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges here in Southern Indiana, maybe the universe has opened this door for you for a reason. Make the right choice now, and call Bob Bottorff Law PC today.