James A Hanson

Jim Hanson has a diverse background that provides him with context to find solutions to complex challenges.
Jim has significant experience with Criminal Law and Family Law as well as both legal and practical experience with Business Law, Real Estate, Probate and General Civil Litigation.
Jim served as a Korean linguist with the United States Army. This experience allows Jim to more easily navigate cultural and language barriers when resolving legal issues.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

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Indiana

Indiana Supreme Court

ID Number: 28435-02

Since 2012

Missouri

The Missouri Bar

ID Number: inactive

2005-2009

General Counsel

All Green Corporation

2021 - Current

Attorney

Hanson Legal Solutions

2013 - Current

Deputy Public Defender

Allen County Public Defender

2018 - 2021

Deputy Public Defender

Jay County Public Defender

2017 - 2018

Taylor University

MBA (2011) | Business Adminisration

2009 - 2011

University of Missouri - Columbia

J.D. (2004) | Law

2002 - 2004

Activities: Moot Court Team; Christian Legal Society; Research Assistant; Missouri Law Review (Layout & Design Editor)

State Bar of Indiana  # 28435-02

Member

Current

Registered Family Law Mediator

Indiana Supreme Court

2022

Q. What form do you file when judge takes away surved time and awarded time for programs surved days after sentencing

June 21, 2022

A: It is not clear what you are asking from the question above. I have yet to find a judge unwilling to give credit for actual time served in the jail. I would recommend you speak with an attorney directly about the calculation of the served time, the good time credit days for this offense, and the local court's practice of awarding time for programs.

Q. Can I get pro Bono or low Income lawyer for my divorce

June 21, 2022

A: You are not entitled to an appointed attorney in a divorce. The only time you are legally entitled to court-appointed counsel is when you are facing possible jail time (e.g. contempt of court for not paying child support, criminal cases, etc.). However, there are several programs like Legal Aid, Volunteer Lawyer Program (VLP), and Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinics that provide some assistance either free or at a low cost. Also, you and your ex can jointly hire a registered mediator to mediate the issues in your case and help you with preparing and filing the documentation even before you file the case. Under ADR Rule 8, parties are allowed to mediate their legal issues even when there is no pending legal case. This can be a very low cost way to get divorced even if you are not in agreement on all issues. Of course, you can also download the self-help forms from www.indianalegalhelp.org for a divorce and do the divorce without an attorney following the instructions in the forms. This can be very helpful if you are familiar with the legal system, but the mediation route is usually better if you don't know the procedural and evidence rules.

Q. Does having a closed dcfs case automatically disqualify someone from adoption?

June 21, 2022

A: Based on the facts you provide in your question, it is likely you won't have much trouble with an adoption. However, because you have that CPS record, it would be helpful to hire a family law attorney to guide you through the process and iron out any wrinkles with the court regarding your prior CPS case.