Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort wayne | 35 available

35 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Fort wayne, Indiana, including Aaron Stoll, Abbee Kenney, Anthony Churchward, and Benjamin Nordmann. These lawyers are rated between 3.6/5 to 4.0/5 and 64% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Aaron Stoll

Firm: The Law Office of Aaron J. Stoll, LLC
116 E. Berry St. , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Expungement, Appeals
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“uble definitely give him a call. He will fight for you.”
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“Over the past five or six years I have hired and retained aaron on multiple cases. He has made the impossible possible. And we have claimed victory on every single case that he has…”
— Brandi S
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Donald Swanson

Firm: Haller & Colvin, P.C.
444 E Main St , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Constitutional , Criminal Defense
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“ethical.”
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TOP 5 Criminal Defense FORT WAYNE, Indiana
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Matthew Chapel

Firm: Matthew W. Chapel, Trial Lawyer
110 W Berry St Ste 1901 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“I was in county jail thinking I was going to be stuck there for a long time. I hired Mathew Chapel”
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“I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced trial lawyer with a firm grip on justice. He advocates aggressively for his clients.”
Google Review
“Matt was great! Really treated me like family and took good care of me. Protected my interests and resolved my case. Can't thank him and the staff enough! I recommend!”
— John
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jeffrey Stineburg

Firm: Arnold Terrill, P.C.
127 W. Berry St., Suite #700 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
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“ngs around for me. HIGHLY recommend.”
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“Jeff is a former Prosecutor and was a very good one. I now have had the opportunity to work with him on several cases and his knowledge and experience, especially with criminal tri…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James Posey

Firm: Beers, Mallers, Backs & Salin, LLP
110 W. Berry St , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Corporate , Labor , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Harry Foster

Firm: Harry W. Foster III
1817 Spy Run Ave , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46805
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family
I've been practicing law in Indiana since 1990.  At Foster Law Office we are dedicated to satisfying our clients concerns through the most stressful situations.  We fight to win, and believe that no case is too small, and no case is too difficult.  We are available 24/7, are conveniently located, and offer a free initial consultation.  Payment plans are also available.. We specialize in the following areas:. Family Law - Custody, divorce,  same sex divorce, modifications of existing Court Orders, child support and parenting time issues/modifications, CHINS cases, paternity, emancipation, failure to pay support, failure to abide with visitation orders, college contribution, as well as contempt.. Criminal Law - Felonies: sex offenses, any and all crimes of violence, drug cases from using to dealing, white and blue collar offenses, probation violations, and sentence modifications, etc.  Misdemeanors: drunk driving offenses, crimes of violence - both civil and domest battery, drug cases, modification of  probation, driving while suspended, probation violations, etc.. On a personal note, I have been married for over 25 years and have two sons.  I graduated from Glendale University College of Law, Glendale, California in1980, played college football at Michigan State University, played minor league baseball, graduated from Engineer Officer Candidate School and served a year in Viet Nam as the company commander of a combat engineer company, and was a member of the Screen Actors Guild in Los Angeles.  If you want someone to represent you who has life experiences, and is not afraid to fight, call me today.. .    Calls answered 24/7.
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“a lot in common. I spoke with Mrs. Foster once or twice. She pushed hard to go court with my ex-wi”
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Google Review
“Absolute worst attorney and law office. They don’t respond or take months to respond to any calls, emails, texts. They didn’t follow through with anything. They dropped my case wit…”
— Sonja Clark

Gregory Fumarolo

Firm: Gregory L. Fumarolo
116 E Berry St Ste 500 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Gregory L. Fumarolo graduated from Indiana University School of Business in 1975 and Indiana University School of Law (Indianapolis) in 1978. His legal career began in 1978 as an Allen Superior Court Law Clerk. Fumarolo was Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Allen County from 1983 to 1986, but the vast majority of his career has been in the criminal defense arena either via private practice or as a public defender, primarily in Allen practice has included death penalty litigation, appellate practice, trial practice and as court appointed lawyer in CHINS and TPR cases. Mr. Fumarolo’s career as a public defender was recently recognized by the Indiana Public Defender Council as their recipient of the 2014 Gideon Award given to honor an individual who embodies the attributes of a zealous criminal defense lawyer for poor persons in Indiana.
№ 1 Criminal Defense FORT WAYNE, Indiana
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

David Joley

Firm: Joley Law Firm PC
116 E. Berry Street Suite 500 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Bandemer

Firm: Bandemer Law, LLC
116 E. Berry St, Ste 500 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: State & Local Law, Divorce, Child Support, Landlord & Tenant, Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law
After law school, I worked for Judges Avery and Boyer in the Allen Superior Court.  My experience as a law clerk helped prepare for handling your case.  I'm interested in helping people through difficult times in an efficient and effective manner.
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“stic. With a few weeks of working with him we became very good and trusted friends. I am an anxious”
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Lawyers.com Review
“Attorney Chris Bandemer is an excellent family law attorney and aggressively represents his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer.”

Anthony Churchward

Firm: Anthony S. Churchward, P.C.
116 East Berry Street, Suite 500 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Michael Ghilardi

Firm: Law Office of Michael D. Ghilardi
6009 Stoney Creek Dr , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46825
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Mr. Ghilardi received his B.A. in Criminal Justice from Ball State University in 2009. He earned his J.D. from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 2012, where he graduated cum laude. He is admitted to practice in both the State of Indiana and the State of Michigan as well as in the U.S. District Court in Northern Indiana.. Mr. Ghilardi lives in Fort Wayne with his wife and three children. They attend Sonrise Church where Mr. Ghilardi volunteers with the worship team.. Mr. Ghilardi is a member of the Allen County Bar Association.

David Zent

Firm: Allen Superior Court
715 S Calhoun St , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, Drugs & Medical Devices, DUI/DWI, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Gloria J. Bolino

Firm: Gloria J. Bolino, J.D.
323 W Berry St , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Family ,Government Agencies,Health Care & Hospitalization,Lemon ,Social Security Benefits & Disability

Abbee Kenney

Firm: Staff Attorney
211 E Rudisill Blvd , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46806
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Chad Thurston

. , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Benjamin Nordmann

Firm: Nordmann Law Offices
110 West Berry Street   1912 National City Center , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Discrimination,Divorce,Elder ,Family ,Labor ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate ,Sexual Harassment,Transportation ,Wills
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“This is the worst attorney you could possibly ask for, he does absolutely nothing right at all... He can not even withdrawl from your case correctly.....”
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John D. Kitch III

Firm: Arata Law Firm
Lincoln Tower 1Fourth Floor   116 E Berry Stree , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Personal Injury
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Nimmo

Firm: Allen County Prosecutoras Office
602 S Calhoun St , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“John Nimmo has the right HEART for defending folks against the pitfalls of the legal system. He is”
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“I endorse this lawyer. John is a skilled and dedicated attorney. John is also good at communicating with his clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Lisa Dirig

Po Box 15563 , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46885
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I chose to contest the claims. Unfortunately, I can't afford a lawyer who cares, so I got exasperat”
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Matthew S. Williams

Firm: Matthew S. Williams
323 West Berry Street , Fort Wayne , Indiana 46802
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil Rights,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Family ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Landlord & Tenant,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Probate ,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate ,Sexual Harassment,Toxic Substances,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills,Workers Compensation

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Wayne, Indiana at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 35 Criminal Defense lawyers in Fort Wayne. 19 have client reviews, averaging 4.6/5 across 103 reviews. The highest-rated (with at least 3 reviews) is David Joley, at 5.0/5 from 44 reviews. You can also browse all Criminal Defense lawyers in Indiana.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Criminal Defense lawyers are in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
Lawbamba lists 35 Criminal Defense lawyers in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 19 of them have client reviews.
What is the average client rating for Criminal Defense lawyers in Fort Wayne?
Across 103 client reviews, Criminal Defense lawyers in Fort Wayne average 4.6 out of 5.
Who is the highest-rated Criminal Defense lawyer in Fort Wayne?
Among lawyers with at least 3 client reviews, David Joley has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 44 reviews.
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