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Brian Woodward

  • Criminal Law, Business Law, Family Law ...
  • Indiana
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Biography

Mr. Woodward concentrates his practice on defending individuals charged with crimes in state and federal courts. He has represented criminal defendants for 24 years, both privately and as court-appointed counsel. Presently, Mr. Woodward is a panel attorney for the Federal Defender’s office representing federal defendants in such matters as drug crimes, conspiracies, felon-in-possession of a firearm, immigration violations, bank robberies, and other federal charges. He also represents private clients charged with federal charges, including white collar crimes. On the state level, Mr. Woodward represents private clients charged with all levels of felony or misdemeanor. He is also a member of the public defender’s office for Lake County, Indiana assigned to the felony criminal division. Criminal matters handled have included: murder, voluntary manslaughter, kidnapping, theft, conversion, armed bank robbery, narcotics dealing and possession, child pornography, public corruption, stalking, arson, possession of a firearm by a felon, conspiracy, as well, as other felony charges.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
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    Visa, Mastercard, Discover
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
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Education
Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. (1985)
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Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Website
Woodward Law Offices, LLP
Contact & Map
200 E 90th Drive
Merrillville, IN 46410
Telephone: (219) 736-9990
Fax: (219) 736-9991