Meet Jonathan D. Harwell
Jonathan D. Harwell introduces a defense practice built around preparation, candid advice, and respect for the client.
View video and transcript contextYour Rights. Your Future. Our Fight.
Criminal defense built for the moments that change everything.
When your freedom, family, career, or ability to remain in the United States is at risk, you deserve clear answers and a deliberate plan. Harwell Criminal Defense provides trial-tested, multilingual advocacy throughout Indiana, with a primary focus on Marion County and the surrounding donut counties.
- Trial and appellate representation
- Flexible payment options
- Direct, respectful communication
Statewide Indiana defenseFocused on Marion County and the donut counties
Focused representation
One coordinated team. Every stage of the case.
Criminal allegations rarely stay in one lane. We look beyond the immediate charge to the consequences that matter to your life.
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Criminal Defense
Strategic defense for misdemeanor, felony, federal, and high-stakes criminal charges.
Explore this service 02DUI / OWI Defense
Focused guidance for license consequences, felony OWI, and specialized driving privileges.
Explore this service 03Appeals & Post-Conviction
Careful review of convictions, sentences, appeals, and post-conviction options.
Explore this service 04Crimmigration Defense
Coordinated representation where criminal allegations and immigration status intersect.
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Built for high-stakes work
Serious preparation. Human communication.
Legal strength and compassion are not opposites. The strongest representation is rigorous enough for the courtroom and clear enough for the client to understand every consequential decision.
Trial-tested strategyInvestigation, motions, negotiation, trial, appeal, and post-conviction review.
Direct answersClear explanations without false certainty, jargon, or judgment.
Whole-case thinkingCriminal, crimmigration, license, work, and reputation consequences considered together.
Hear from the defense team
Clear guidance starts with a clear voice.
Meet Jonathan Harwell and Ian Fleming, and hear how the firm approaches preparation and communication in Indiana criminal cases.
Meet Ian Michael Fleming
Ian Michael Fleming discusses the firm’s practical, thorough approach to criminal litigation and client communication.
View video and transcript contextCriminal defense in Indiana
Jonathan Harwell explains why careful preparation and early, case-specific advice matter after an Indiana arrest or investigation.
View video and transcript contextIndependent ratings, memberships, and business credentials reflect different selection criteria. They do not predict or guarantee any case result.
Local knowledge, wider perspective
Defense throughout Indiana
Based in downtown Indianapolis, our team represents clients statewide. Our geographic focus is Marion County and the donut counties surrounding it: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby Counties.
View office detailsImmediate questions
What should I do after an arrest or investigation begins?
Read all frequently asked questionsProtect the conversation
You may respectfully ask to speak with a lawyer before answering substantive questions about alleged conduct. Do not discuss the case on social media.
Preserve the information
Keep court papers, release conditions, messages, photographs, receipts, location data, and witness information. Do not alter or delete potential evidence.
Identify the deadlines
Note the next hearing, any license action, bond requirements, crimmigration concern, appeal deadline, or request from law enforcement and tell counsel immediately.
Calm guidance starts here
Early decisions can shape the entire case.
Tell us what happened. We will help you understand what may come next and what you can do now.
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