Rensselaer Criminal Lawyers

A native of Osceola, Indiana, Andrew has focused his practice in the area of Criminal Defense at the trial, appellate and post-conviction stages since his graduation from Indiana University School of law in 1998.

Josiah Swinney is an accomplished trial lawyer handling cases involving complex criminal allegations. Whether at the trial level or taking over for an appeal, he has represented high-profile matters that have generated public attention and secured successful results for his clients. Josiah's work has earned him the distinction of being selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This distinction recognizes the top 2.5 percent of attorneys under 40 based on a formula from Thomson Reuters, a database tracking cases across the United States on the Westlaw legal database. Josiah graduated with honors from Indiana University Robert...

I am a solo practitioner mainly working in the area of criminal defense. I have practiced both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney so I have a clear understanding of the system.

Greggory W. Hockemeyer obtained his bachelor’s degree with honors at Wabash College (Crawfordsville, IN) in 1985. Hockemeyer attended IU School of Law at Indianapolis following college. While attending law school, he worked for Indiana Attorney General Lin Pearson. Upon completing law school in 1989, Hockemeyer took a position with the City of Indianapolis as an attorney with its Department of Metropolitan Development. In 1992, Hockemeyer moved back to Whitley County to enter private practice. In 1995, he joined Attorney Jon Myers to found the law partnership which later became Myers Hockemeyer & McNagny, LLP, where he...

Over 25+ Years experience. Lots of trial experience
Aggressive

Attorney Heidi R Cortez was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she still has family. She graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis with a degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences with an emphasis in Biology. While obtaining her degree, she interned at Marion County Coroners Office. She went on to obtain her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law – Houston. During law school, she interned with the Harris County Prosecutor's Office in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she was a legal assistant at the Law Office of Perry Bass in Houston, Texas. After graduating from law school...

Christopher Isom has been practicing law in Hancock and surrounding counties since 2007, and is a resident of Hancock County.

Principle: Eugene C. Hollander Email:ehollander@eugenehollander.com Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Litigation; General Practice. Admitted: 1973, Indiana Law School: Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, J.D. College: Indiana University, B.A. EUGENE C. HOLLANDER has been a practicing Indiana attorney for over 39 years (since 1973). During this time he has conducted over 120 major felony criminal and civil trials. He has prepared, filed and argued over 150 major felony criminal appeals, and civil appeals to the Indiana Court of Appeals, and the Indiana Supreme Court. For 17 years he served as a felony court public defender in the Superior Courts of Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. He has represented individuals...

James (Jamie) Edgar is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer with about 30 years trial experience. He practices in both State and Federal courts and has handled some of the most complicated criminal cases to be filed in these courts. He takes relatively few cases so that he and his professional staff and focus more exclusively on getting the best result for you. He also will help you identify the root causes behind your arrest to help make sure this is the last time you find yourself in a criminal courtroom.

Attorney Stephanie Renner’s law office focuses on criminal defense, expungement, prenuptial agreements, and divorce cases. Renner has experience in complex white-collar litigation at both the state and federal levels. She has worked on cases ranging from Federal securities fraud to murder. Renner has a thorough understanding of the federal U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Her knowledge of the Indiana Expungement Law has earned her the nickname of “the Expungement Queen” amongst her co-workers. Facing criminal charges can be incredibly stressful. Renner leverages her professional experience and training to protect her clients. Renner is devoted to remaining fully accessible to her clients, ensuring they...

Attorney Justin T. Bowen received his law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law, where he was named Law Student of the Year in 2004. Mr. Bowen has served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable L. Mark Bailey of the Indiana Court of Appeals, and has worked for one of the largest defense law firms in the Midwest, where he practiced toxic torts litigation and defended industrial manufacturers. Attorney Bowen adjunct teaches law courses at a state college, and serves as a guest lecturer at the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. Mr. Bowen serves on...

Jordan L. Tandy is an attorney at Tiede Metz & Downs, P.C., a general practice firm in Wabash, Indiana. He specializes in criminal defense, family law, and general litigation.

Jessie A. Cook represents individuals accused of major felonies in state and federal courts. She graduated from IU Maurer School of Law (1979, cum laude), the National College of Criminal Defense and the Darrow College of Capital Defense. She teaches advanced trial advocacy at the Maurer School of Law- Bloomington, and for various continuing legal education programs including the Federal Defender Organization, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and ICLEF’s Trial Advocacy Skills College. Jessie is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of its Access to Justice Committee. She served on the Indiana Supreme...

I have been practicing trial level Criminal Defense in courts across the State of Indiana. I am commission qualified for appointment in major felonies up to and including murder. What that means is that I have documented experience in trial for major felonies.