Gary, Indiana Criminal Defense Attorney

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Gary, Indiana sees a high volume of state and federal criminal cases each year, and the consequences of even a single charge can be life-changing. The Law Office of Eduardo Fontanez represents Gary residents in matters ranging from misdemeanor traffic offenses to serious felony charges, including cases that move into federal court at the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division.

Gary courts and cases

Felony cases arising in Gary are filed in the Lake County criminal courts in Crown Point. Misdemeanor and city ordinance cases can be heard at the Gary City Court at 1100 Massachusetts Street. Federal charges, including federal drug, firearm, and fraud cases, are heard at the U.S. District Court at 5400 Federal Plaza in Hammond.

Cases handled in Gary

• Felony drug possession, possession with intent, and dealing cases.

• Firearm possession cases, including serious violent felon charges.

• OWI arrests, including felony OWI with prior convictions.

• Domestic battery and violent crime allegations.

• Federal criminal cases originating in Gary.

• Expungement of Gary and Lake County criminal records.

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Why experience matters in Gary cases

Cases originating in Gary often involve overlapping state and federal jurisdiction, search and seizure issues, and significant sentencing exposure. Attorney Fontanez previously served as a Lake County Deputy Prosecutor and as a judge in nearby East Chicago, giving him a working knowledge of how Gary cases move through both court systems.

Contact

Call (219) 554-0282 for a free phone consultation about your Gary case. The office is in Hammond, a short drive west of Gary at 7127 Indianapolis Blvd.

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