Business Details
10 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Experienced Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers in Valparaiso
Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C, P.C. is built on the principle of understanding and responding to client needs in Porter County and surrounding areas. Our approach combines respect for individuals and the court process with a commitment to exceptional legal representation. With decades of combined experience in criminal defense, DUI cases, and traffic law, we leverage unique insights from prior roles as prosecutors and public defenders to analyze cases from multiple perspectives. Our team maintains strong client relationships through consistent communication via letters, calls, emails, and texts, ensuring proactive case management. We specialize in complex felony drug cases, reckless homicide, OWI/DUI charges, and traffic infractions while offering strategic defense strategies informed by extensive courtroom experience.Our expertise extends to license restoration, expungements, and specialized driving privileges, addressing both legal outcomes and long-term client impacts. We prioritize accessibility through flexible payment options and 24/7 availability, ensuring clients receive timely representation. Our track record includes successful pre-trial diversions and dismissals, demonstrating our ability to navigate Northwest Indiana's legal landscape effectively. We serve clients in Valparaiso, Lake County, La Porte, Jasper, and surrounding communities, focusing on preserving driving privileges and minimizing criminal penalties. Our philosophy remains centered on client education, transparent communication, and leveraging prosecutorial insights to achieve favorable resolutions.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI/OVI Defense
License Restoration
Traffic Violations
Expungements
Drug Crimes Defense
Domestic Violence Cases
Felony Charge Defense
Traffic Infraction Representation
Court Process Guidance
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined prosecutorial and defense experience in Indiana courts
- Our team provides 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- We specialize in complex OWI/DUI cases with serious bodily injury charges
- Our strategic approach combines prosecution insights with defense advocacy
- We maintain transparent communication through multiple contact channels
What people say
Quick payment plan offer
Successful case dismissal
24/7 availability
Court process guidance
Prosecutorial experience advantage
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges across Northwest Indiana. We represent clients facing drug crimes, domestic violence, and assault charges, utilizing prosecutorial insights to challenge evidence and negotiate plea agreements. Our approach combines courtroom experience with strategic defense planning to minimize penalties and protect client futures.
DUI/OVI Defense
Specialized DUI defense services address alcohol and drug-related driving charges. We challenge chemical test results, field sobriety testing validity, and procedural compliance in cases involving standard DUIs through vehicular homicide charges. Our unique perspective from prior prosecutorial roles informs effective counter-strategies against OWI charges.
License Restoration
We assist clients with license reinstatement following suspensions for DUI, traffic violations, or habitual offenses. Our services include specialized driving privilege applications, hardship license petitions, and BMV point reduction strategies to restore legal driving status while maintaining employment and daily responsibilities.
Traffic Violations
Our traffic law practice addresses moving and non-moving violations, including point reduction strategies and insurance impact mitigation. We represent clients in court to contest citations, negotiate reduced penalties, and prevent license suspensions through technical legal defenses and procedural challenges.
Expungements
We guide clients through the expungement process to seal criminal records after statutory waiting periods. Our services include petition preparation, court representation, and post-expungement guidance to help clients improve employment prospects and remove past convictions from public records.
People
Andrew L. Bennett
Attorney
Former deputy prosecuting attorney with 20 years of legal experience specializing in DUI defense and criminal law. Handles complex felony cases and license restoration matters.
Nicholas C. Catsadimas
Attorney
Former public defender with extensive trial experience in criminal defense cases. Focuses on drug crimes defense and traffic violation representation across Northwest Indiana.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Porter County, Lake County, La Porte County, and Jasper County in Northwest Indiana, including Valparaiso and surrounding communities.
Do you handle DUI cases with injury charges?
Yes, we specialize in complex OWI/DUI cases involving serious bodily injury, leveraging our prosecutorial experience to build strong defense strategies.
Can you help with license restoration?
Yes, we assist with specialized driving privileges and license restoration processes, including hardship license applications under Indiana law.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans and prioritize accessible legal representation, ensuring clients receive necessary defense services regardless of financial situation.
How do you communicate case updates?
We maintain regular communication through letters, phone calls, emails, and text messages to keep clients informed throughout the legal process.
Can you handle both felony and misdemeanor charges?
Yes, our experience spans from minor traffic infractions to Level 1 felony defense, including drug crimes, domestic violence, and criminal battery cases.
