Introduction
Julie Chambers spent years as a Marion County Deputy Prosecutor before switching to defense work, and that prosecutorial perspective now informs every defense strategy she builds. Chambers Law Office LLC operates from the east side of Indianapolis, serving seven Indiana counties with criminal defense and traffic law representation. The firm takes no shortcuts on client involvement: the attorneys who appear at consultations are the same ones who handle the case through resolution, with no hand-offs to junior staff.
Practice Areas
Drug Charges
The firm defends clients facing all categories of drug charges under Indiana law, from marijuana possession to dealing, cocaine offenses, and narcotic violations. Defense strategies draw on Chambers’ prosecutorial experience to anticipate the state’s approach and identify vulnerabilities in the case.
Gun Crimes
Weapons charges in Indiana carry serious consequences, including carrying a handgun without a license and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The firm provides defense representation and assists eligible clients with gun rights restoration.
DUI and OVWI Defense
Indiana’s DUI/OVWI laws carry penalties that can affect driving privileges, employment, and personal freedom. Former Deputy Prosecutor Julie Chambers brings her understanding of how the prosecution builds these cases to defend clients, focusing on minimizing license suspension time, challenging evidence, and protecting clients’ rights. The firm emphasizes the importance of contacting an attorney within 10 days of arrest, as defendants have a limited window to request a hearing to prevent automatic license suspension.
Theft
The firm handles theft defense cases, examining the evidence and circumstances to build effective defenses against property crime allegations.
Battery and Domestic Battery
Assault and battery charges, including domestic battery, carry significant penalties and collateral consequences. The firm defends clients facing these allegations with thorough case preparation and courtroom advocacy.
Alcohol Offenses
Beyond DUI, the firm handles other alcohol-related charges including minor consumption, public intoxication, and related offenses.
Resisting Law Enforcement
Resisting law enforcement charges often accompany other criminal allegations. The firm provides defense representation for clients facing these charges, examining the circumstances and evidence carefully.
Traffic Law
The firm maintains a specialized traffic law practice that extends beyond DUI defense.
Specialized Driving Privileges
When driving privileges are suspended, the firm helps clients obtain specialized driving privileges that allow limited driving for work, medical, and other essential purposes.
License Reinstatement
The firm assists clients with license reinstatement, including cases involving habitual traffic violator designations.
CDL Violations
Commercial driver’s license violations threaten careers. The firm handles CDL-related traffic matters with understanding of the professional stakes involved.
Hardship License Petitions
For clients facing extended license suspensions, the firm pursues hardship license petitions that may allow limited driving privileges.
Expungement
Indiana law allows certain convictions and arrests to be expunged from criminal records. The firm assists eligible clients through the expungement process, helping remove barriers to employment and other opportunities.
Sentence Modifications
The firm represents clients seeking to modify existing sentences, including alternate misdemeanor sentencing and sentence reduction requests.
Failure to Stop After Accident
Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious charge that the firm defends against, examining the evidence and circumstances to develop appropriate defense strategies.
Attorney Profile
Julie Chambers founded Chambers Law Office after serving as a Marion County Deputy Prosecutor, where she handled misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic violations. Her prosecutorial background provides valuable insight into how the state builds and presents its cases, informing defense strategies that anticipate and counter the prosecution’s approach. With over twenty years of combined trial experience, the attorneys at Chambers Law Office handle cases directly rather than delegating to junior staff.
Location and Contact
Chambers Law Office LLC is located at 6612 E 75th Street, Suite 475, Indianapolis, IN 46250. The firm serves Marion, Shelby, Johnson, Hancock, Hendricks, Boone, and Hamilton Counties. Free consultations are available. Call 317-450-2971.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to contact an attorney quickly after a DUI arrest in Indiana?
Indiana defendants have only 10 days after arrest to request a hearing to prevent automatic license suspension. Early legal intervention is critical to preserving driving privileges and identifying defense opportunities.
What counties does the firm serve?
Chambers Law Office serves clients in Marion, Shelby, Johnson, Hancock, Hendricks, Boone, and Hamilton Counties in central Indiana.
Does the firm handle expungement cases?
Yes. The firm assists eligible clients with expungement proceedings under Indiana law, helping clear criminal records and remove barriers to employment and other opportunities.
Will the attorney I consult with be the one handling my case?
Yes. The firm ensures that the attorneys who meet with clients during consultations are the same ones who handle the case through resolution, with no delegation to junior staff.