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Biography
Prior to starting my own practice, I served as a deputy prosecutor in Indianapolis in Noblesville. I spent time as a Homicide Prosecutor and a Division Chief. I have tried numerous jury trials with a very high success rate. I practice on behalf of clients in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury as well as other areas of litigation. I am a experienced and well polished trial lawyer. I enjoy helping my clients through their legal issues and help them reach a positive outcome.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Video Conferencing
- Zoom
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Indiana
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Owner
- Banks & Brower, LLC
- - Current
- Owner of private law firm. Represent private clients in areas of criminal defense, family law, and other areas of litigation.
- Deputy Prosecutor
- Marion County Prosecutor's Office
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- Started as a major felony prosecutor where I tried numerous major felony cases. I was then promoted to Homicide Prosecutor where I tried exclusively attempt murder and murder cases. I tried 10 homicide level juries with positive outcomes on all cases. I then worked as a Division Chief where I supervised 36 attorneys and managed the day to day operations of the DUI unit.
- Deputy Prosecutor
- Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
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- Served as a deputy prosecutor where is prosecuted crimes ranging from petty misdemeanors through major felony cases. Successfully tried numerous jury trials.
- Associate Attorney
- Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman
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- Assigned to the litigation section of the firm. Practiced a wide variety of civil litigation including extensive family law practice.
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law
- J.D. (2000) | Law
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- Honors: Course Honors Legal Process
- Activities: Valparaiso University School of Law: Law Review
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- Purdue University - Purdue University
- B.A. (1997) | Communication
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- Activities: Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity IHSAA Soccer Official
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Awards
- Top Rated Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney
- Super Lawyers
- Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Indianapolis
- Super Lawyers
- State Executive of the Year Runner Up
- Indy Premier
- Top 100 Lawyers
- American Society of Legal Advocates
Professional Associations
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Past Board Member and Secretary
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- Indiana State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Member of ethics committee from 2000-2010
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- Indiana State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Ethics Committee for approximately 10 years
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES IN INDIANA
- Banks & Brower
- Release Dismissal Agreements
- Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association)
- Associate Editor
- Valparaiso Law Review
Speaking Engagements
- Homicide Investigator's School, Indianapolis
- Tough Moments in Trial, Marion County Prosecutor's Office CLE
- 2008
- DUI Law, Indianapolis Bar Association Bench Bar Conference
- 2011
- Trial Advocacy, Trainer, Marion County Prosecutor's Office
- 2013
- Faculty Speaker, Homicide Investigator School, Butler University
- Marion County Prosecutor's Office
- 2019
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Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
- Q. My ex monitors ALL convos between child/me & used transcribed recording as evidence, lying about origin. What can I do?
- A: In Indiana only one side of a call must consent to it being recorded.
- Q. Does it make a difference in a possession of a syringe charge, if it’s an new, unused syringe??
- A: It may, an unused one would not necessarily be indicative of illegal use whereas a used needle with heroin in it would be different for example.
- Q. When does statute of limitations no longer apply: arrest warrant, indictment, or conviction? What happens if it changes?
- A: Typically statute of limitations is tolled or paused at the time charges are filed.
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