Biography
Drake loves the law. He graduated from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2017. Drake then opened his own law practice and gained courtroom experience as a contract attorney with the Marion County Public Defender Agency.
Drake graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Criminology, and a Minor in Political Science before attending law school. While at Butler, Drake was also a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter, Bella. Drake loves attending sporting events and just about anything outdoors and family related.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Spears Law, LLC
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- Represent clients in myriad areas of law including family, criminal, personal injury, and estate planning. Duties include client advocacy, drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, prosecuting and defending depositions, writing and research, client and opposing cousel communications, litigating cases, attending court hearings, and settlement negotiations.
- Contract Attorney
- Marion County Public Defender Agency
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- Representing clients in civil commitment trials. Duties include defending client rights under Indiana Code 12-26 et. seq., complying with federal, state and local laws, communicating with hospital staff and medical doctors. Represent non-custodial parents in Title IV-D compliance hearings.
- Law Clerk
- Rob King and Associates
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- Duties included drafting and serving pleadings, preparing and answering discovery, drafting motions and ordering medical records.
- Certified Legal Intern
- Marion County Prosecutor's Office
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- Conducted legal research, contacted victims, and entering confidential information into database.
- Law Clerk
- Vernon J Petri & Associates
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- Conducted legal research, draft motions to opposing parties, and attend depositions.
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- J.D. (2017) | Law
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- Butler University
- B.A. (2014) | Sociology/Criminology/Political Science
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- Honors: Edwin Sutherland Award Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
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