Business Details
Your Trusted Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer in Greenwood, IN
Eric L. Risk, P.C. has been dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in criminal defense and personal injury cases for over 30 years. As a former Indiana prosecutor, Eric L. Risk brings unique insight into the judicial system, combining prosecutorial experience with a commitment to defending clients' rights. Our firm serves Johnson, Marion, Bartholomew, and surrounding Indiana counties, offering personalized legal strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances. With membership in the Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, and Johnson County Bar Association, we maintain strong professional standards.Our approach emphasizes thorough preparation, attention to detail, and compassionate client support throughout the legal process. We specialize in navigating complex legal challenges related to criminal charges, personal injury claims, expungements, and traffic offenses. The firm's reputation for courtroom advocacy is built on decades of successfully protecting clients' futures and securing favorable outcomes. Our practice philosophy centers on individualized attention, ensuring clients feel heard and supported while benefiting from proven legal expertise.
Services
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Expungements
Traffic Offenses
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of Indiana legal experience including former prosecutorial work
- Our personalized approach ensures individualized attention for every case
- Proven courtroom success in criminal defense and personal injury matters
- We maintain active memberships in Indiana's leading legal associations
- Specialized knowledge of local judicial systems and procedures
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice leverages over 30 years of courtroom experience to protect clients facing charges ranging from DUIs to serious felonies. Former prosecutor Eric L. Risk develops strategic defenses using intimate knowledge of Indiana's legal system. We represent clients through all stages from arrest to sentencing, focusing on minimizing consequences and protecting future opportunities.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims seeking compensation for accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. Our firm negotiates with insurance companies and litigates cases to secure fair settlements covering medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Personalized representation ensures each client's unique circumstances receive proper legal consideration.
Expungements
Our expungement service guides clients through Indiana's complex record-clearing process. We assist with eligibility assessments, petition preparation, and prosecution negotiations to help individuals remove past convictions from public records. This includes handling all required filings with courts and law enforcement agencies to achieve complete record sealing or destruction.
Traffic Offenses
We defend against traffic violations that threaten driving privileges and insurance rates. Our representation covers speeding tickets, license suspensions, and serious offenses like reckless driving. With expertise in Indiana's point system, we work to minimize penalties and maintain clients' driving records through court negotiations and strategic defense.
People
Eric L. Risk
Attorney
With over 30 years of legal experience, Eric L. Risk is a former Indiana prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney. Admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1989, he's a member of multiple bar associations and uses his prosecutorial background to develop effective defense strategies for clients in criminal, traffic, and personal injury cases.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, personal injury claims, expungement services, and traffic offense defense throughout Indiana.
How does your prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
As a former prosecutor, Eric L. Risk understands both sides of the courtroom, enabling more effective strategy development and case preparation.
Can you help with out-of-county cases?
We represent clients across Johnson, Marion, Bartholomew, and surrounding Indiana counties for various legal matters.
What's the expungement process timeline?
After filing, courts typically process petitions within 30 days, though complex cases may require additional review time.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide initial consultations to discuss case details and determine the best legal approach for your situation.
