Merrillville, Indiana Criminal Defense Attorney

 

Merrillville sits at the crossroads of I-65, U.S. 30, and Broadway, which makes it a frequent location for OWI stops and traffic-related criminal cases. State criminal cases originating in Merrillville are filed in the Lake Superior Court in Crown Point, while local ordinance and minor traffic matters are handled at the Merrillville Town Court at 7820 Broadway. The Law Office of Eduardo Fontanez represents Merrillville residents in both venues.

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Merrillville cases handled

• OWI and reckless driving arrests on I-65, U.S. 30, Broadway, and Taft Street.

• Drug possession cases from traffic stops in the Merrillville corridor.

• Theft and shoplifting cases from Merrillville retail centers.

• Domestic battery cases filed by the Merrillville Police Department.

• Petitions for Specialized Driving Privileges and expungement.

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Local court information

The Merrillville Town Court handles local ordinance, infraction, and certain misdemeanor matters. Felony cases originating in Merrillville are filed in the Lake County criminal courts at the Government Center in Crown Point. Attorney Fontanez handles cases in both venues and is familiar with the Merrillville Police Department and the prosecutors who handle Merrillville cases at the county level.

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Contact

Call (219) 554-0282 to discuss your Merrillville case. The office is a short drive away in Hammond at 7127 Indianapolis Blvd.

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