Law Office of Jeff Cardella is a criminal defense and expungement law firm in Indianapolis, Indiana located at 350 Massachusetts Ave #357, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, reachable at 317-695-7700. Attorney Jeff Cardella provides criminal defense representation throughout Indiana including Indianapolis, Marion County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County, Boone County, Monroe County, Madison County, Johnson County, Hancock County, Shelby County, and surrounding communities including Greenfield, Bloomington, Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Lebanon, Franklin, Shelbyville, Danville, Plainfield, Anderson, and Greenwood. The practice handles criminal defense, expungement, forfeiture law, and civil rights violations with experience in jury trials, court trials, suppression hearings, post-conviction relief, federal and state court appeals, probation revocation hearings, and plea negotiations.
Jeff Cardella has been recognized as one of the ten best law firms in Indiana by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, one of the top ten criminal defense attorneys under age forty by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, a Top 10 Law Firm by the American Association of Attorney Advocates, and one of the top 100 attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers. He taught criminal law at Indiana University School of Law, served as Judge pro tem in Indianapolis, filed the federal class action Washington v. Marion County Prosecutor challenging Indiana’s vehicle forfeiture statute, co-authored an amicus brief for the U.S. Supreme Court case Timbs v. State of Indiana, and handled successful lawsuits against the Indiana Department of Corrections and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The firm offers phone consultations seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, handles thousands of criminal cases, and provides expungement services to help clients clear their records and restore their rights.
Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC operates from 3650 N Washington Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46205, with an additional office at 322 N Michigan St #B, Plymouth, IN 46563, serving Marion County and throughout Indiana with experienced legal representation in criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, business law, and estate planning. The firm features partners Aaron J. Harshman, Managing Partner Rachelle N. Ponist, Michael R. Smith, and Susan D. Rayl, along with Associate Attorney Morgan B. Brading, dedicating themselves to pursuing each client’s best interest through personal service and bold advocacy. Their criminal defense practice handles cases ranging from misdemeanors and traffic violations to felonies including murder and sex crimes, DUI/DWI/OWI charges involving alcohol or controlled substances, appeals, and expungements, understanding that convictions can limit education, employment, and housing opportunities for years. The family law team manages sensitive divorce proceedings including child custody, asset division, debt settlement, and spousal support, as well as paternity establishment through court orders or affidavits, with attorneys ready to fight in court when amicable agreements cannot be reached. Civil litigation services cover tort-based personal injury cases from medical malpractice to motor vehicle accidents, contract disputes in business contexts, and various non-criminal legal disputes. The estate planning practice ensures clients’ wishes are honored through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and handles probate matters including supervised, unsupervised, and small estate administration. Business law services assist with entity formation, tax elections, nonprofit organization establishment, and business litigation matters crucial to long-term success. Available at 317-964-6000 with free parking, the firm views itself as part of clients’ larger family support system, standing with them through every step of the legal process.
Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers has an Indianapolis office at 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 2000, Indianapolis, IN 46204, reachable at 317-759-2599, though they are not currently accepting new clients in Indiana. The firm has over 100 years of combined experience with a team that includes both a former police officer and a former prosecutor attorney, handling DUI/OWI defense, criminal defense, and related matters. Attorney team members include Brentt McGee, Joe Suhre, Mark Wieczorek, Michael Durborow, Scott Adams, Andrew Niehaus, Michael Allen, and Aaron Oppegard, with additional offices in Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Lexington, and Louisville.
The practice specializes in DUI defense including breath tests, blood tests, first-time DUI defense, felony DUI/OWI charges, and DUI court appearances, as well as criminal defense matters such as assault defense, domestic violence, drug crimes, federal crimes, and sex crimes. The firm has achieved notable case outcomes including not guilty verdicts for felony rape charges, dismissed felony drug charges for a medical student, directed verdicts in OWI cases after trial, reduced charges based on anonymous tips, and charges dismissed after motion to suppress hearings. Operating 24/7, the attorneys handle all criminal defense matters with aggressive legal representation in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, offering payment plans and free consultations while serving various Indianapolis areas including Acton, Airport, Broad Ripple, Castleton, Downtown, Eagle Creek, Irvington, Lawrence, Meridian Hills, and Speedway among many others.
David M. Seiter is a criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana operating as Of-Counsel with Riley Cate, LLC, located at 11 Municipal Drive, Suite 320-D, Fishers, IN 46038, reachable at 317-588-2866. Attorney Seiter has been practicing law since 1998 with over 20 years of experience helping clients minimize or eliminate the impact of criminal charges, having served as both a private attorney and judicial officer in Marion County for three and a half years. He holds a Juris Doctor from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Western Michigan University, while also serving 25 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a field grade officer and earning the Bronze Star during deployment to Iraq as a JAG officer.
The practice areas include misdemeanor and felony defense, traffic offenses, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI/DUI), expungements and record sealing, specialized driving privileges, gun rights restoration, and civil forfeitures. Attorney Seiter handles cases involving public intoxication, marijuana offenses, theft and shoplifting, property crimes, dealing offenses, criminal trespass, white-collar crimes, prostitution, driving while suspended, resisting law enforcement, residential entry and burglary, juvenile offenses, drug possession and paraphernalia charges, criminal recklessness, stalking, false informing, fraud, and violent crimes including battery and domestic battery. He has argued three cases before the Indiana Supreme Court that helped shape Indiana law regarding Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Habitual Traffic Violator offenses, and currently serves as an adjunct professor teaching Substantive Criminal Law at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis while maintaining active involvement in military veteran organizations and youth sports coaching.
Stark Law Offices, P.C. operates from 450 E. 96th Street Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46240, where attorney Gregg Stark provides statewide Indiana criminal defense with twenty-five years of experience as a top-rated defense lawyer. The firm specializes in DUI, DWI, OWI defense, juvenile matters, theft and shoplifting charges, drug offenses including possession and trafficking, sex crimes, violent offenses, and probation violations throughout Hamilton County and all Indiana jurisdictions. Stark emphasizes immediate attorney consultation as crucial, warning that time-sensitive deadlines can eliminate valuable legal defenses if missed, making pride or shame costly obstacles to seeking help. The practice maintains a flat fee billing structure, avoiding hourly rates that create financial incentives for attorneys to prolong cases and miss beneficial early settlement opportunities. With extensive experience defending professionals, tradesmen, and accomplished individuals, Stark understands how intelligence and popularity can deceive clients into believing they can match wits with law enforcement without representation. The firm accepts contact through phone at (317) 846-7777, offering free consultations to help clients understand penalties, defense costs, and county-specific strategies for their cases. Stark maintains offices to serve all Indiana regions while conducting primary work in courts statewide, providing convenient yet effective representation regardless of client location. His twenty-five years building relationships through personal contact distinguishes him from local general practice attorneys who may prioritize other legal matters over criminal defense.
Rathburn Law Office P.C. specializes exclusively in DUI and OWI defense from 8005 Wallingwood Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256, with attorney Charles Rathburn bringing over twenty-five years of experience as a nationally recognized DUI expert. As one of Indiana’s most extensively trained DUI attorneys, Rathburn holds certifications as a breath testing expert and phlebotomist, with appellate courts recognizing his expertise across nine states including Alaska, California, Minnesota, and New York. The practice focuses solely on operating while intoxicated cases, providing specialized knowledge of DataMaster breath testing instruments, field sobriety tests, and blood analysis procedures. Rathburn trains attorneys, judges, and police officers nationwide on DUI law and evidence, bringing unique insights to defending clients’ cases. His expertise includes challenging breath test results, questioning field sobriety test administration, and identifying procedural errors that can lead to dismissals or reduced charges. The firm serves Marion, Johnson, Hendricks, Hamilton, and Boone counties with twenty-four-seven availability at 317-671-8965 for those facing DUI arrests. Services extend to CDL holders whose livelihoods depend on maintaining driving privileges, with targeted defense strategies for commercial drivers. Rathburn designs comprehensive mitigation action plans addressing underlying issues while building strong legal defenses. The practice maintains a satellite office at 230 E. Ohio Street for downtown Indianapolis accessibility. Contact [email protected] for representation from Indiana’s premier DUI defense specialist.
Gemma & Karimi Law operates from 320 North Meridian Street Suite 901, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, with attorneys Ronald Gemma and Kevin Karimi providing criminal defense services with twenty-five years of combined legal experience and twenty-four hour direct attorney access at 317-602-5970. Ronald Gemma brings former prosecutor experience knowing both sides of the law, while the firm maintains an impressive record of case dismissals, charge reductions, and not guilty verdicts for clients facing serious criminal charges throughout Indiana. The practice defends against DUI/OWI charges that can lead to jail time and license suspension, drug crimes including possession and trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, and narcotics, violent crimes such as murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, and robbery. They handle weapons offenses including possession of firearms by felons and automatic weapons charges, sex crimes including rape, child molestation, and possession of child pornography, as well as fraud, theft, burglary, and domestic battery cases. The firm emphasizes aggressive defense strategies including challenging evidence chains of custody, disputing intoxication testing, questioning traffic stops, arguing self-defense, and negotiating favorable plea bargains to achieve dismissals or reduced charges. Both attorneys were born and raised in Indiana, providing local knowledge and relationships within the court system while offering free consultations to discuss defense strategies for clients facing criminal charges. Notable case results include not guilty verdicts at jury trials, successful appeals, and negotiated settlements avoiding prison time for clients facing serious felony charges including murder and trafficking accusations.
Razumich & Associates, P.C. is a criminal defense law firm located at 156 E Market St # 1300, Indianapolis, IN 46204, reachable at 317-983-5333. Founded in 2006 by attorney John “Jack” Razumich and joined by attorney Andrew Redd, the firm has defended thousands of clients across all 48 counties in Indiana as well as federal courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. The practice specializes exclusively in criminal defense including DUI charges, drug crimes, violent crimes including battery and domestic battery, major felonies, sex crimes, theft charges, misdemeanors, post-conviction matters including expungement and probation violations, and juvenile criminal defense throughout Indiana.
Razumich & Associates provides 24/7 availability for immediate legal assistance and operates with a focus on aggressive representation and personalized attention for each client. Attorney Jack Razumich, a Crown Point native and Arsenal Technical High School graduate, earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law in 2006 and gained experience as a Certified Intern at the Marion County Public Defender’s Agency before establishing his private practice. The firm emphasizes comprehensive criminal defense services including pre-trial motions, trial representation, appeals, and post-conviction relief, serving clients throughout Indianapolis, Marion County, and all Indiana counties with a commitment to protecting constitutional rights and achieving favorable outcomes in state and federal criminal proceedings.
Repka Law, LLC provides premier criminal defense services from offices in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, led by attorney Daniel Repka who clients describe as treating them like actual human beings rather than case numbers. The firm specializes in DUI/OWI defense, controlled substances charges, assault, burglary, domestic assault, theft, probation violations, felonies and misdemeanors, offering free consultations at 651-395-7421 from their location at 250 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Repka has successfully defended clients facing definite prison sentences, obtaining sobriety-focused alternatives, and has been instrumental in helping clients pursue military careers despite criminal charges through strategic defense and comprehensive representation. The practice handles driving while impaired cases, implied consent matters, civil commitments, disorderly conduct charges, bail jumping, and expungement proceedings throughout both Minnesota and Wisconsin court systems. Attorney Repka maintains 24/7 availability for clients, responding promptly to calls, texts, and emails while providing frank assessments of legal situations and fighting aggressively yet ethically to preserve rights. The firm’s philosophy centers on equipping clients with knowledge, support, and comprehensive legal defense to ensure fair fights against government charges, believing everyone deserves competent skilled representation when facing the judicial system regardless of offense severity.
Rigney Law LLC serves Indianapolis from 250 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205, where criminal defense attorneys Jacob Rigney and Kassi Rigney provide experienced representation for clients navigating Indiana’s criminal justice system with free consultations at 317-623-0989. The firm specializes in OWI/DUI defense including blood test and breath test cases, drivers license suspensions, marijuana OWI charges, first through third offenses, felony OWI, and drug-related driving charges throughout Marion County. Their practice extends to civil forfeiture proceedings where police seize cash, vehicles, and assets as instrumentalities of crimes, fighting to recover seized property from law enforcement agencies that profit millions annually from forfeitures. The attorneys handle drug crimes, gun offenses that threaten constitutional firearm rights, expungements to seal criminal records from public disclosure, license rehabilitation to restore driving privileges, and parole hearings that determine whether clients serve sentences in prison or return home. Both attorneys bring years of practical courtroom experience gained through daily court appearances, understanding that excellence requires effort behind the scenes and willingness to work early, late, and do anything necessary for client success. The firm also assists with civil protective orders, eviction proceedings, and infractions while maintaining a philosophy of providing frank assessments, comprehensive discovery review, and representation through every stage from arrest to trial.
