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Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell Scores Major Indiana Court of Appeals Victory

In a surprising reversal, the Indiana Court of Appeals overturned a decision of the Porter Superior Court denying a Motion to Suppress filed by Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell.  In Marshall v. State of Indiana, 64A05-1710-CR-2368, the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s denial of Attorney Campbell’s Motion to Suppress Evidence based on an improper traffic stop.

In the early morning on October 29, 2016, a Reserve Officer with the Hebron Police Department initiated a traffic stop of the Defendant’s vehicle based on the Officer’s observation that the Defendant “was going over the posted speed limit.” The Officer did not issue a citation for speeding, but instead decided to pursue an investigation for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (“OWI“).  The Defendant was eventually charged with Class A Misdemeanor Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Endangering a Person and Class C Misdemeanor Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent to .08 But Less Than .15.

In the Porter Superior Court on August 4, 2017, Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell filed a Motion to Suppress, alleging the traffic stop was unlawful. The trial court denied Attorney Campbell’s motion on August 8, 2017.  On August 9, 2017, Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell filed a Renewed Motion to Suppress, again alleging the traffic stop was unlawful, and requested a hearing on the motion. The trial court granted Attorney Campbell’s request for a hearing and held a hearing on Marshall’s renewed motion to suppress on August 17, 2017. The trial court ultimately denied Attorney Campbell’s renewed motion to suppress on August 18, 2017, and certified the Order for interlocutory appeal.

For the first time in Indiana history, Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals that an officer’s testimony of his “visual speed estimate” was insufficient to establish reasonable suspicion to believe a defendant was exceeding the speed limit.

In its Order denying Attorney Campbell’s renewed motion for summary judgment, the trial court concluded that “an officer’s testimony of speeding, without radar, pacing or some number, when based upon his or her expertise and ability to draw conclusions about the excessive speed of the vehicle, in general terms, is sufficient to establish a reasonable suspicion of a traffic infraction justifying a stop.” In support of its conclusion, the trial court cited four cases from other jurisdictions.  The Indiana Court of Appeals found this neither controlling nor persuasive.

In this case, the Officer was using a radar, but he could not testify at hearing or at deposition what speed the Defendant was actually traveling and what the radar showed as Defendant’s speed.  During a pre-trial deposition, the Officer could not recall the posted speed limit at the location of the traffic stop, but he claimed he knew at the time of the stop what the speed limit was in the area, but testified he “thought maybe it was forty miles an hour[.]” Later at the suppression hearing, the Officer indicated he had visited the location of the stop prior to the hearing and that the speed limit was fifty miles per hour. The Officer testified he did not pace the vehicle, did not write down the speed at which he observed the vehicle traveling prior to the traffic stop, and did not observe the Defendant commit any other traffic infractions.

The Indiana Court of Appeals reasoned that because the Officer could not testify regarding the speed of the vehicle in more specific terms, he did not have specific articulable facts to support his initiation of a traffic stop, and therefore the traffic stop violated the Defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights.   The case has been remanded back to the trial court to determine what, if any, charges can be substantiated absent the now suppressed evidence gathered after the traffic stop was initiated.  The State of Indiana is expected to dismiss the case based upon a lack of evidence due to the evidence that was suppressed by the Opinion, but as of the time of this article, no motions have yet been filed by the State.

If you have been charged with Operating While Intoxicated in Indiana or you feel your rights have been violated, Porter County Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Campbell will fight to preserve your innocence!  CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. (219) 841-5683.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell Gets Felony Theft Case Dismissed

SFT is proud to announce that its own Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell won a dismissal from the Porter County Prosecutor yesterday.  (See NWI Times article here.)

After tough negotiations with Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell, the Porter County Prosecutor dismissed the criminal charges against the Defendant.  The charges involved a private contract between the Defendant, a local builder, and a customer of the Defendant’s business.  Attorney Michael Campbell stood firm that that his client was innocent of any criminal charges and that this was purely a civil matter.  Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell was then finally able to force the Porter County Prosecutor to back down.  Prior to the dismissal, the Defendant faced a lifetime felony conviction on his criminal record, as well as between six (6) months and two and a half (2 1/2) years in the Indiana Department of Corrections.  If it was not for the actions of Attorney Michael Campbell, the Defendant very well could have suffered this fate.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell was quoted as saying,

“We’ve maintained all along that the issues raised in this case are civil in nature — stemming from a contractual dispute — and are best addressed as a civil lawsuit.”

(Courtesy of NWI Times).

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell is an energetic, aggressive criminal defense attorney who has made quite a name for himself in recent years as a tough, no-nonsense advocate for his clients.  Attorney Michael Campbell has won NOT GUILTY jury verdicts as well as achieved numerous favorable plea negotiations, deferrals, and pretrial diversions for his clients.

If you have found yourself facing criminal charges in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte Counties in Indiana, choosing Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Campbell could make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.  CALL TODAY for a FREE CONSULTATION with a tough, aggressive, and energetic criminal defense attorney who will protect your rights!  CALL TODAY.  (219) 841-5683.

When Does Child Support Stop in Indiana ?

when does child support stop in indianaWhen does child support stop in Indiana ? I have been paying child support for a long time.  Does child support stop automatically?

Several times per week, I often get the question, “When does child support stop in Indiana ?” Generally, the duty to pay child support in Indiana ends when the child reaches nineteen (19) years of age.  This is assuming the child is capable of supporting him or herself, and that the child has no special needs.  If it can be determined that the child has special needs, the court could conceivably order child support to continue indefinitely. Assuming this is not the case, child support should end at nineteen (19).  However, the question, “When does child support stop in Indiana ?” does not have ‘automatically’ in the answer. The reason that child support does not stop automatically is that the court needs to determine whether the child is capable of supporting him or herself and whether the child has any special needs.  Once the court is able to make this finding (it can be either contested or agreed), child support officially terminates. If there is an income withholding order in effect, sometimes it can take additional time (1 to 4 weeks) to get this terminated, and for the employer to stop withholding child support from the noncustodial parent’s payroll.  The noncustodial parent should be entitled to reimbursement for any over payment.  (See below to determine reimbursement.)

When Does Child Support Stop in Indiana ? Once the Court Determines that Child Support Has Ended, What Happens Then?

Right after the question, “When does child support stop in Indiana ?” I usually get, “Okay, so what happens next?” Once the court has made a finding that the child support has terminated, it must determine whether the child support termination is retroactive. This decision is guided by previous Indiana Court of Appeals decisions. First, the court must determine whether there is one (1) child or more than (1) child.  If there is more than one (1) child involved, is there support for the other child(ren)?

If there is only one (1) child involved, the termination should be retroactive back to the date of the child’s nineteenth (19th) birthday, even if the petition was filed after the child’s nineteenth (19th) birthday.  However, on the other hand, if there is support for more than just the emancipated child, the court will view the petition as a petition for modification of child support, and not a petition to terminate child support. This has the effect of being retroactive back to the effective date that the petition was filed.  So, in other words, if only the oldest of several children is emancipated, the child support will terminate effective upon the date you file with the court to have the child support terminated.  If you have only one (1) child (or if the child happens to be the last/youngest to emancipate), then the termination will be effective as of the child’s nineteenth (19th) birthday. Any support paid after either of these dates (depending on which applies) will be due and owing back to the payor, i.e. noncustodial parent.  This can be paid informally or reduced to judgment, and can be paid in lump sum or in payments. (This depends on the financial condition of the custodial parent.)

When Does the Child Support Stop in Indiana ? Does the Child’s Enrollment in College Affect This?

After the question “When does child support end in Indiana ?”, and after the question, “What happens next?” the next question is usually, “Does it matter if the child is enrolled in college?”  In short, no.  The child’s enrollment in post-secondary education (“college”) does not affect the test for whether to terminate child support. However, the court can order the reimbursement of post-secondary education expenses as part of a support order. If the child was receiving support before July 1, 2012, the noncustodial parent has until age twenty one (21) to file a petition for post-secondary expenses.  If the child was not receiving support prior to July 1, 2012, the noncustodial parent has until nineteen (19) to file a petition for post-secondary expenses.  In other words, if the child was not receiving child support prior to July 1, 2012, and the petition for emancipation is filed after the child turns nineteen (19), the parties cannot file a petition for post-secondary expenses.  If the child was receiving child support prior to July 1, 2012, the petition for emancipation will likely trigger the custodial parent to file the petition for post-secondary expenses.  The general formula in Indiana that most judges follow in Indiana is that the child pays the first third (1/3) of all eligible expenses, and the parents divide the other two thirds (2/3).  Usually, the latter division is based upon income.  For instance, if the parents’ incomes are equal, then each parent will pay one third (1/3) of the overall expenses.

When Does Child Support Stop in Indiana ? Should I Hire an Attorney?

Yes.  As you can see, the question, “When does child support stop in Indiana ?” is not a simple question, and these issues can be quite complicated.  There are many factors to consider before you decide to file a petition for emancipation of a child, and there are certain necessary elements of each petition.  SFT Lawyers has experienced child support attorneys who can assist you in filing and possibly arguing these petitions before local courts.  Call today for a FREE CONSULTATION. (219) 841-5683.

Town of Griffith Patricia Schaadt Replacement Bittersweet, Heartfelt

The Town of Griffith continues to mourn the great loss of a councilwoman and local hero, Patricia Schaadt.  She passed away  on Monday, December 19, 2016, just prior to receiving Indiana’s highest civillian honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash, presented to her family on December 22, 2016.  (See NWI TiTown of Griffithmes article, “Longtime Griffith Councilwoman Dies,” 21 Dec 2016, and, Governor Honors Late Griffith Councilwoman 23 Dec 2016.)  Ms. Schaadt was a councilwoman for the Town of Griffith for many years, was a staple in the community, and will be sorely missed.  Understandably, it will be challenging for her successor to live up to the example that she set.

However, Ms. Schaadt’s successor on the Town Council is a person best suited to fill the giant void left by such a Griffith icon.  Melissa Robbins was unanimously selected by a caucus on Monday, January 16, 2017 to serve out the remainder of Councilwoman Schaadt’s term.  (See, NWI Times article, “Griffith Replaces Deceased Councilwoman,” 16 Jan 2017.)  Ms. Robbins comes with glowing experience as a model citizen and shows great promise in serving the residents of Griffith in an exemplary way.  Ms. Robbins is well known for her service as a volunteer in many capacities throughout the Town of Griffith, and is already accomplished in her own right.

SFT Lawyers sends its condolences to the Schaadt family and to her extended family which includes the entire Town of Griffith, its representatives, employees, and residents.  Serving as the Griffith Town Attorneys, SFT Lawyers has had the pleasure of working with Ms. Schaadt for many, many years and will mourn her loss.  SFT Lawyers also looks forward to the exciting prospect of working alongside Ms. Robbins as she acclimates into her new role in continuing the phenomenal work of the Griffith Town Council.  SFT Lawyers wishes Ms. Robbins congratulations on her new position, and welcomes her to one of the best municipal governments in all of Indiana.  Welcome aboard!

 

Thinking of Saying ‘I Do’? Read This From a Porter County Divorce Attorney First!

Porter County Divorce AttorneyReflections from a Porter County Divorce Attorney

I was sitting back and reflecting this week while preparing to marry a couple this weekend.  In preparing my remarks, I began thinking about all of the myths surrounding what marriage is.  For some, marriage is a symbol of love and commitment, and/or a business partnership.  While as a Porter County divorce lawyer I cannot speak to the former, what I can speak to is marital property.  During this popular season of nuptials, you should proceed with caution prior to saying ‘I Do’.

‘I Do’ from a Porter County Divorce Attorney ‘s Point of View

First, I will admit that if you are thinking of what happens to your property on your wedding day, you are not setting yourself up for success in your marriage.  However, you should at that point understand the basic fundamentals of what you are doing.  Most wedding vows involve caring for the other person, in sickness and health, and vows of monogamy and the like.  What vows don’t cover or concern is that, in going through that ceremony and signing those magic documents, you are merging everything you have ever owned with your partner.  Speaking with a Porter County divorce attorney confidentially prior to marriage may at least put your mind at ease prior to taking your nuptials.

My Porter County Divorce Attorney Just Told Me that ‘I Do’ Means ‘We Own’!?

When I, a Porter County divorce attorney, counsel clients in my office for the first time regarding a new Porter County divorce, I am often greeted with a complete sense of shock when I tell the person (sometimes the couple) that everything each of them owns is part of the marital pot and subject to division.  I hear any number of myths such as, “….but the [property] is in my name only…” or, “…but we’ve only been married a few years…” or the most infamous, “…but I acquired that before we got married…”.  It is sometimes difficult to explain to potential clients that anything they’ve earned and built up to this point–including what they owned prior to marriage, will be subject to division in a pending divorce.

In Indiana (and most every other state), all property acquired before and during the marriage will be subject to division, absent a written agreement, i.e. prenuptial agreement, to the contrary.  While there are a few very narrow exceptions to this general rule, such exceptions are just that; they are extremely rare in reality.  They are so rare, in fact, that I have seen them only a handful of times in my hundreds of divorce cases.

Porter County Divorce Attorney — What is a Prenuptial Agreement, and Should I Get One?

Unfortunately, this is a very complicated and fact-specific question. Answers vary depending on how much property you own prior to marriage, and the attitude of your spouse-to-be. If there is no identifiable property prior to marriage, a prenuptial agreement will be extremely difficult to enforce. As well, many people believe that a prenuptial agreement spoils the unconditional trust that partners are supposed to have for one another.  I would respond with the following: 1) a prenuptial agreement can foster a sense of trust resting in the fact that a prenuptial agreement takes any issue of material benefit out of the marriage; 2) a prenuptial agreement is only heard about if the marriage does not succeed on other grounds; 3) many prenuptial agreements have a built-in expiration after which the prenuptial agreement becomes void.

Ask a Porter County Divorce Attorney if You Have any Doubt

All in all, marriage is a big deal.  It is a big deal first, because of the love, commitment, and work that it requires.  But equally as important is what happens to your property if your marriage is not successful.  Admittedly, it is never a pleasant thought to imagine your marriage not suceeding.  But, planning for the worst does not mean that you are also not hoping for the best.

Attorney Christopher Buckley is an experienced Porter County divorce attorney in Valparaiso, Indiana.  He can answer all of your questions involving divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, postsecondary college expenses and all aspects of family law.  CALL HIM TODAY for a FREE CONSULTATION.  (219) 841-5683.

Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption s

Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption s

Lake County Property Tax Homestead ExemptionHave you received an amended property tax bill that is double, triple–even ten times what your last bill was?  Is Lake County trying to collect on a Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption all the way to 2009 or earlier?  Do you owe thousands as a result of this amended tax bill in interest and penalties?  SFT Lawyers may be able to help.

What is a Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption?

The Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption was instituted in its current form in 1989.  A “homestead” means an individual’s principal place of residence that is located in Indiana, that the individual owns, the individual is buying under a contract, or the beneficiary of a trust or other corporation or entity that consists of a dwelling and the real estate, not exceeding one (1) acre, that immediately surrounds that dwelling.  If a qualified individual resides in such a dwelling, the individual is entitled to receive a deduction from the property’s assessed valuation, as well as a one percent (1%) cap.  Once the Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption is applied for and granted, it endures until the property’s ownership or use changes.

A Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption can make a significant, if not daunting difference in your property tax bill.  In some cases, removing the exemption can result in a tax bill that is double, triple, or even quadruple what last year’s Lake County tax bill was, not to mention additional taxes due going all the way back to 2009 or earlier.  Some have reported receiving a single Lake County tax bill for tens of thousands of dollars!

Why Did My Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption Get Removed?

Right now, the Lake County Commissioners are under contract with a third-party vendor to review all Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemptions throughout the entire county in an effort to generate additional revenue.  This vendor is aggressively attempting to enforce the law with regard to Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemptions, and this vendor is reviewing hundreds, if not thousands, of Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemptions each and every day.  When these vendor employees find inconsistencies or errors, they will generally assess taxes–back as far as 2009 or farther–claiming that somehow the Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption was improper.

Have You Been Falsely Accused of Fraud in Falsely Claiming a Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption?

When the Lake County Commissioners‘ third party vendor finds these inconsistencies with a Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption, it generally sends a letter along with an amended tax bill. This new tax bill often goes back in time to assess taxes, interest, and penalties as far as 2009.  Clients sometimes find the language used in these letters to be aggressive and offensive, accusing the taxpayer of committing fraudulent acts in receiving the Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemption.

What Should You Do When You Receive a Notice that Your Lake County Homestead Property Tax Exemption Has Been Revoked?

SFT Lawyers‘ own, Attorney Christopher Buckley, has represented various county tax officials in the State of Indiana, and he wants to put that knowledge base to work for you!  Attorney Buckley understands the complex array of statutes and regulations which govern Lake County Property Tax Homestead Exemptions and can assist you in getting your Lake County tax bill reduced.  CALL TODAY for a FREE CONSULTATION. (219) 841-5683.

Porter County and Lake County Teachers: Sign Up for Law Day 2016

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SFT is proud to support the American Bar Association, the Indiana Bar Association, and the Lake and Porter County Bar Associations in in promoting Law Day 2016.  Law Day is a day recognized by U.S. Presidents dating back to Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958.  (See proclamation here.)  Law Day was proclaimed for May 1st of each year, however, this year, May 1st happens to fall on a Sunday.

In the words of John F. Kennedy:

“[J]ust as freedom itself demands constant vigilance, it is essential that we nurture through education and example an appreciation of the values of our system of justice and that we foster through our improved understanding of the functions of law and of the independent courts an increased respect for law and for the rights of others as basic elements of our free society…”

-President John F. Kennedy, Proclamation 3445, Law Day, 1962

On each Law Day, lawyers from across the country are strongly encouraged to enter classrooms to teach children and young adults about the rule of law, and why it is central to our values and society. This year, the theme for Law Day is Miranda: More than Words.

This year, the curriculum developed in partnership between the American Bar Association and the Indiana Bar Association is designed to teach students about the landmark Miranda v. Arizona decision  which requires particular warnings to suspects prior to custodial interrogations by police.

A number of lawyers and judges have already committed to volunteering to teach in classrooms across Northwest Indiana on the Miranda theme for Law Day 2016.  Please visit www.inbar.org for more information.

Porter County Lawyer s Affected by Technology Changes in Indiana Courts

Porter County Lawyer TechnologyAfter being in the works for nearly ten (10) years, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will be requiring electronic filing in all appellate cases and in some county superior and circuit courts sometime within the next sixty (60) days.  (Read more here: Appellate pleadings, motions to be put online sometime in next 60 days).  This will affect all Porter County lawyer s, but not as much as the likely changes coming soon.

The courts have utilized online dockets since they came online sometime in 2012-2013.  This has allowed Porter County lawyer s, judges, and court administrators to check live data as the cases develop and progress.  Since October of 2015, the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court have taken the next step to accept online filings.  To this point, the Indiana higher courts have allowed online filings at the Porter County lawyer ‘s option.  Within sixty (60) days, electronic filing will be mandatory in all cases before the top two tiers of the Indiana judicial system and soon may be available to Porter County lawyer s.

Porter County Lawyer Technology

In addition, the Indiana Supreme Court is requiring all filings with the Hamilton County Circuit and Superior courts to be electronic. This is the first step of many in all trial courts (circuit and superior) to be online.  Very soon, we will likely see Porter County lawyer s doing all filing from their home or office PC’s, instead of incurring the extensive costs and time of mailing or hand filing.

Indiana is one of the first states in the country to employ such technology in the filing of pleadings and papers.  Doing so could have a very positive environmental impact, as well as assisting Porter County lawyer s and judges in organization and efficiency.  All courts in Indiana are required to be online by 2017.

Get That Divorce You’ve Always Wanted, Cheaper Than You Think

“Someday one of your friends is going to get divorced. Don’t go, ‘Oh, I’m sorry!’. That’s a stupid thing to say. No good marriage has ever ended in divorce. If your friend got divorced, it means things were bad. And now, they’re better.”

-Louis C.K., Comedian

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It’s tax season 2016, and the last thing that you are thinking about is paying for a divorce.  Instead, you probably have ideas of grandeur about what you can use that tax refund for.  You might think of paying off debt, or buying something of luxury like a car or a boat. But after you have exhausted every other possibility, you might be looking at the inevitable.  You finally get to a point when there is no other option but dissolving your marriage, otherwise known as divorce.  Divorce is always traumatic.  Divorce is hard on all parties; but it doesn’t have to be more difficult than it needs to be.

Of course, there are always divorces worth fighting for. If you have millions of dollars or even hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake in your marriage, this article doesn’t apply to you.  In those cases, experienced divorce lawyers (such as those at SFT) will spend countless hours trying to maximize your share of marital assets in the final division, and this can become quite costly.  But in a simple divorce, why should you have to spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars on attorneys when ‘the fight’ might not even be worth fighting?

At SFTLawyers, we have a common sense approach to “uncontested” divorces. Uncontested divorces are separations where the parties generally agree to how the marital estate will be split, and/or how custody and parenting time with children will work.  When you already agree, the lawyer’s function (even though the lawyer technically has to represent only one party to the divorce) is largely one of a scrivener, that is, the lawyer simply draws up documents that effectuate the agreement of the parties.

When the lawyer acts primarily as the scrivener, the lawyer’s time is typically billed as a flat fee.  A flat fee is a lump sum fee which is the only fee that the lawyer takes as compensation to work on the case. The lawyer cannot earn in excess of the flat fee, and you are comforted in knowing what the lawyer’s fee is up front.  The lawyer does not bill you for the lawyer’s time.  You simply pay one lump sum for all services rendered in the case.  This is beneficial for the client, especially in uncontested divorce cases.  When the lawyer receives a flat fee, the lawyer’s incentive is to finish the case as quickly as possible to move on to the next case.  This gets people the divorce they want and need from their former spouse, and get on with his/her life, without risking the common pitfalls that often accompany attempting to do your own divorce yourself.

SFT Lawyers has a common sense, reasonable price structure tailored to meet the needs of a no-asset or low-asset divorce.  We can send you on your way, legally single again, without hurting the bottom line–your wallet.  Call SFTLawyers for a FREE CONSULTATION for a low-asset or a no-asset divorce TODAY! (219) 841-5683.

SFT’s Christopher Buckley Sworn in as Lowell Town Court Judge!

Buckley_Town_JudgeSFT is proud to announce that late last month, Attorney Christopher Buckley was sworn in as the Lowell Town Court Judge!  Judge Buckley is only the third to serve in the court, succeeding Hon. Thomas Vanes (ret.) and Hon. Karen Coulis (ret.).  (See NWI Times article here.) Judge Buckley was selected by a caucus of all Lowell Republican Precinct Committeemen by a unanimous vote to fill the vacancy of Judge Karen Coulis, and will serve out the remainder of the four year term ending in 2020.

The Lowell Town Court was established in 2003 to serve the people of Lowell, handling criminal misdemeanor and traffic cases, as well as the Lowell Truancy Court.

The position is part-time, and Buckley will continue to practice civil law and in some felony cases. Specifically his practice will focus on the areas of family law, real estate law, Indiana Home Improvement Act law, and Indiana property tax law.  All city and town court judges are prohibited from defending clients in misdemeanor and traffic cases.

Buckley is humbled at being chosen for the position, and says simply, “I have some big shoes to fill,” regarding Judge Vanes and Judge Coulis who preceded him. We wish him much luck in his new position, and will support him as he transitions into other areas of law practice.

DISCLAIMER: The above article is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and is not intended to entice readers into retaining the services of Schwerd, Fryman & Torrenga, LLP (“SFT”).