Biography
Jonathan D. Harwell, owner and founder of Harwell Gray Legal Counsel LLC, grew up in Ohio before moving to Indiana in high school. Harwell attended Ball State University, where he majored in legal studies and graduated cum laude. He was also a member of the Legal Studies Honor Society before continuing his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He graduated with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Gold Level Pro Bono recognition before beginning his career. Harwell, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, has dedicated himself to serving the legal needs of Indiana’s residents. He practices law in criminal defense, family law, and several other areas.
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
- J.D.
- Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Honors: Gold Level Pro Bono Recognition
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
- B.S.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Legal Studies Honor Society, Member
- Major: Legal Studies
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Post-Conviction Relief
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Associations
- Indiana Bar Association, Member, 2013 to Present
- Indiana State Bar Association, 2013 to Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015 to Present
Honors
- 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Attorney and Practice Magazine
- Gold Level Pro Bono Recognition - Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- AV Preeminent- Client's Choice & Top Contributor
Representative Cases
- State v. C., 2019, Marion Criminal Division 17
- State v. P., 2019, Marion County Criminal Division 1
- State v. M., 2016, Marion County Criminal Division 6
- State v. E., 2019, Marion County Criminal Division 1
- State v. B., 2016, Marion County Criminal Division 6
Representative Clients
- State v. M.- Not Guilty- 49G06-1504-FA-012729-2/2/16
- State v. P.- Not Guilty-49G02-1805-MR-016342-8/6/19
- RW v. State of Indiana 147 N. E. 3d 378 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020) Ind. Ct. App. 19A-CR-1358
Lectures & Presentations
- Civility in Practice, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2015
- Magna Carter, American Inns of Court, 2016
- Lesser Known Judges in Brown v. Board, American Inns of Court, 2020
- The Switch in Time That Saved Nine, American Inn of Courts, 2022
Activities
- Pro Bono Cases with Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, 2014, Present
- Kids' Voice of Indiana, 2014 to Present
- GAL with Kid's Voice, 2015, Present
- American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project, 2022 to Present
Past Positions
- Indiana State Public Defender, Law Clerk, 2012 to 2014
- Marion County Public Defender Agency, Intern, 2011 to 2011
Languages
- English
