Valparaiso, Indiana Criminal Defense Attorney

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Valparaiso is the county seat of Porter County, and almost every state criminal case originating in Porter County is filed at the Porter County Courthouse at 16 Lincolnway in downtown Valparaiso. The Law Office of Eduardo Fontanez represents people charged in Porter County, including residents of Valparaiso, Portage, Chesterton, Hebron, and the surrounding communities.

Porter County courts

Felony and misdemeanor cases in Porter County are heard in the Porter Superior Courts. Initial hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials take place at the Porter County Courthouse and the nearby Porter County Administration Building. Local ordinance and minor matters originating in Valparaiso city limits may be heard at the Valparaiso City Court.

Valparaiso cases handled

• OWI and reckless driving cases on State Road 49, U.S. 30, and I-94.

• Drug possession and dealing cases.

• Felony and misdemeanor matters in the Porter Superior Courts.

• Probation revocation hearings on Porter County cases.

• Petitions for Specialized Driving Privileges and expungement.

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Coming to Valparaiso for court

The Porter County Courthouse is in the center of downtown Valparaiso, with metered street parking and several public lots within a few blocks. Attorney Fontanez regularly travels to Valparaiso for hearings and trials and is familiar with the local prosecutors and judges.

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Contact

Call (219) 554-0282 to discuss your Valparaiso or Porter County case.

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