Northwest Indiana Criminal Defense Attorneys

A criminal charge or jail time can negatively impact the rest of your life. The Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell can provide you with the personalized attention your case needs and deserves.

Any criminal charge can cost you far more than court costs and fines. Today, virtually anyone can gain access to the criminal records of others. Current or prospective employers, universities and schools, financial institutions, and landlords can all gain access to this information, which means a criminal conviction can have lifelong consequences for you and your family.

Also, for more serious criminal charges, significant jail or prison time is a very real possibility if you are not represented by a highly-skilled criminal defense attorney.

It is important that you take immediate steps to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

By getting the right legal representation, you will take the important steps necessary to avoid serving significant jail or prison time or what can be the de facto life sentence of having a criminal conviction that negatively impacts all aspects of your life for years to come.

How the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell Defends People Accused of a Crime in Indiana

At the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell, our priority lies on defending people facing criminal accusations. Our team provides the personalized attention each case requires, working to resolve matters efficiently while pursuing results that protect our clients’ futures.

Who Do We Represent in Criminal Cases?

We work with a wide range of clients facing different stages of the criminal justice process. You may recognize your situation below:

• Arrested or contacted by police: Police arrested, questioned, or contacted you about a possible crime, and you need to know what to do before saying, signing, or agreeing to anything.
• Facing misdemeanor or felony charges: You were charged with a crime and are worried about court, penalties, your record, and how serious the accusation may become.
• Dealing with jail, bond, warrants, or a missed court date: You or a loved one is in custody, missed a hearing, has a warrant, faces a probation issue, or needs help understanding the first court steps.
• Questioning the stop, search, arrest, or evidence: Police may have searched, questioned, arrested, or built the case using evidence that should be challenged or does not tell the full story.
• Unsure whether to fight the charge or accept a plea: You need help understanding the evidence, plea options, diversion, reductions, trial risks, and possible outcomes before making a decision.

No matter where you are in the process, our team can step in and help you understand your options.

Protect Your Rights, Freedom, and Your Future Now

Experience makes a difference. Our chief criminal attorney, Shane R. O’Donnell, began his career as a Lake County prosecutor and was a successful defense attorney after leaving the prosecutor’s office. He draws on this experience to develop strong, effective defense strategies for our clients.

Attorney O’Donnell can think like a prosecutor but act as a strong criminal defense attorney.

He will provide a skilled and aggressive defense to protect your rights against felony and misdemeanor charges such as:

• Drug Offenses – dealing or possession of marijuana, cocaine, or any other controlled substance
• OWI/DUI/DWI – Operating While Intoxicated, drunk driving
• Property Offenses – Theft, conversion, fraud, forgery, burglary
• Sex Offenses – rape, sexual battery, child molesting
• Violent Offenses – misdemeanor and felony battery, robbery, carjacking, confinement, and  murder
• Expungements
• Suspended Driver’s License – restricted license, license cleanups
•  All Felony and Misdemeanor charges

The Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell can provide legal services for the expungement of a criminal record. When an expungement is granted, the person whose record is expunged may, for some purposes, treat the legal event as if it never happened.

If your driving privileges have been suspended, we can help you obtain a hardship driving license that allows you to drive for certain purposes, usually for work or medical care.

It is very important for your criminal case that you do not make any statements to the police before you have consulted an attorney. Attorney O’Donnell can be there for you from the start of your case, from the initial bond hearing to the arraignment, and through the trial, if necessary.

Why Choose the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell for Your Criminal Defense?

Attorney O’Donnell began his career as a Lake County prosecutor. That background gives our team a distinct advantage: we understand how prosecutors build their cases, which allows us to identify weaknesses in the evidence and develop stronger defense strategies for our clients.

Our office has successfully defended clients facing serious felony charges, including cases where all charges were dismissed after demonstrating insufficient evidence. We keep clients fully informed at every stage of their case and communicate clearly throughout the process.

Contact a Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney Today

We work extremely hard to provide you with the experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated representation you deserve to achieve the best possible solutions.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent communication and will keep you fully informed at every stage of your case. While it is unrealistic to expect that all charges in every case can be reduced or dismissed, we work hard in every case to protect your rights and obtain the best possible outcome.

We can help you get through this legal crisis. Contact the Law Offices of Shane O’Donnell today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Defense in Indiana