Wayne County Lawyers

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...

I graduated cum laude from Drake University Law School where I was Chairman of our Moot Court Team, arguing in national competition. I greatly enjoyed learning the law and was a member of, and wrote for the Drake Law Review. In my third year the University allowed me to double my academic hours and graduate a semester early, which had not before been extended to a Drake law student. Upon graduation I joined the firm of Rammelkamp Dahman et al, in Illinois, as a litigator under Robert E. Bradney, who was Chairman of the Illinois Defense Lawyers Association. Bob...

I am Alfredo Estrada, a Partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP, and I chair the firm’s Immigration Practice Group. My deep roots in Northwest Indiana and a fervent passion for justice have driven me to dedicate my career to assisting individuals, families, and communities in navigating the intricate U.S. immigration system. In my role, I represent clients before the United States Immigration Court, advocate in federal court, and educate future legal professionals. I am recognized as a trusted authority in immigration law, consistently providing reliable guidance and representation. Why choose me as your attorney? My background as a former steelworker and...

I am a seasoned attorney with a focus on Estates, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, and Family Law. I hold licenses to practice in Indiana and the Federal Southern District of Indiana. I offer reasonable legal rates and am committed to the efficient resolution of contested matters.

Michael Woods is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases ranging from simple traffic tickets to complex homicides. Michael started his legal career as deputy prosecuting attorney in Brown County, Indiana, where he worked primarily in child support enforcement. He then joined the Lake County Prosecutor’s Officer working in both the misdemeanor and felony divisions. A deputy prosecuting attorney for nearly 10 years, Michael knows what makes a case weak or strong, and can give clients an honest and realistic evaluation of their case. During his career, Michael has developed relationships throughout the law enforcement and legal...

Attorney Michael T. Sawyier has 40 years of experience in estate planning. A graduate of Harvard University, the University of Chicago Law School and Yale University, he has a combination of broad knowledge, in-depth education and extensive experience that enhances the value of the legal services he provides. He also holds a Master's degree in Taxation from the John Marshall Law School, enabling him to prepare and analyze estate and real estate transactions to minimize tax liability and exposure. Mr. Sawyier concentrates his practice in the areas of asset protection, estate and business planning, business law, and real estate. Michael...

After nearly seven years in the U. S. Army, I attended Purdue University North Central and Valparaiso University School of Law. The David E. Baum Law Office, P.C., David R. Phillips Attorney of Counsel, is a locally owned and operated law firm that provides representation in the areas of Criminal, Family and Personal Injury law. In addition we are proud to offer a wide range of services tailored to the needs of our local community members and small business owners. No issue in your life is too small to stop in for a consultation. Visit us in the recently renovated...