Your Rights. Your Future. Our Fight.
You may be worried about your freedom, family, career, license, or ability to remain in the United States. An accusation does not define you. We listen without judgment, explain what may happen next, and build a deliberate plan for the facts of your case throughout Indiana.
Our focus includes murder and major felony defense, drug cases, state and federal criminal appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and post-conviction relief.
A steadier first step
Start with what is worrying you most. We will listen without judgment, look for anything time-sensitive, and help you understand the next practical step.
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Focused representation
Criminal allegations rarely stay in one lane. We look beyond the immediate charge to the consequences that matter to your life.
Evidence-intensive defense of homicide allegations, from investigation through trial.
Explore this service 02Possession, dealing, trafficking, and state or federal drug investigations.
Explore this service 03Record-based review of Indiana convictions, trial errors, and sentences.
Explore this service 04Review of federal convictions and sentencing issues in the Seventh Circuit.
Explore this service 05Federal constitutional review, state-court exhaustion, and Section 2255 options.
Explore this service 06Investigation of claims that require a different process from a direct appeal.
Explore this service 07Strategic defense for misdemeanor, felony, federal, and high-stakes criminal charges.
Explore this service 08Focused guidance for license consequences, felony OWI, and specialized driving privileges.
Explore this service 09Coordinated representation where criminal allegations and immigration status intersect.
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Built for high-stakes work
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.
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Hear how the firm approaches preparation, communication, and the human consequences of Indiana criminal cases.
Jonathan Harwell highlights the firm’s combined legal experience, multilingual service, and round-the-clock access for defense, appeals, and post-conviction matters.
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Local knowledge, wider perspective
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
You may respectfully ask to speak with a lawyer before answering substantive questions about alleged conduct. Do not discuss the case on social media.
Keep court papers, release conditions, messages, photographs, receipts, location data, and witness information. Do not alter or delete potential evidence.
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
Tell us what happened. We will help you understand what may come next and what you can do now.
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