Experienced, Client-Centered Criminal Defense
Ian Fleming explains how nearly 15 years of criminal-justice experience, communication, and collective preparation support each client’s defense.
View the firm video centerYour Rights. Your Future. Our Fight.
Indianapolis criminal defense attorneys for high-stakes Indiana cases.
An arrest, investigation, or conviction can put your freedom, work, family, license, and immigration status at risk. We explain the immediate decisions, examine the evidence, and build a deliberate defense plan for clients throughout Indiana.
Our focus includes murder defense, major felonies, drug cases, bail and pretrial release, state and federal criminal appeals, habeas corpus, and post-conviction relief.
- Trial and appellate representation
- Flexible payment options
- Direct, respectful communication
Statewide Indiana defenseFocused on Marion County and the donut counties
A steadier first step
You do not need to have every answer before you call.
Start with what is worrying you most. We will listen without judgment, look for anything time-sensitive, and help you understand the next practical step.
- Start with what you knowThe county, general type of matter, and next known date are enough for a first conversation.
- Understand what comes nextWe identify urgent deadlines, explain the process in plain language, and separate immediate decisions from those that can wait.
- Decide without pressureYou choose how to proceed after the consultation, available options, fees, and written terms are explained.
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Focused representation
One coordinated team. Every stage of the case.
Criminal allegations rarely stay in one lane. We look beyond the immediate charge to the consequences that matter to your life.
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Murder Defense
Evidence-intensive defense of homicide allegations, from investigation through trial.
Explore this service 02Drug Crime Defense
Possession, dealing, trafficking, and state or federal drug investigations.
Explore this service 03Indiana Criminal Appeals
Record-based review of Indiana convictions, trial errors, and sentences.
Explore this service 04Federal Criminal Appeals
Review of federal convictions and sentencing issues in the Seventh Circuit.
Explore this service 05Habeas Corpus Petitions
Federal constitutional review, state-court exhaustion, and Section 2255 options.
Explore this service 06Post-Conviction Relief
Investigation of claims that require a different process from a direct appeal.
Explore this service 07Major Felony Defense
Evidence-focused defense of high-stakes Indiana felony allegations from investigation through trial.
Explore this service 08Indiana Bail and Pretrial Release
Review money bail, detention, release conditions, and a practical pretrial-release plan after an Indiana arrest.
Explore this service 09Criminal Defense
Strategic defense for misdemeanor, felony, federal, and high-stakes criminal charges.
Explore this service 010DUI / OWI Defense
Focused guidance for license consequences, felony OWI, and specialized driving privileges.
Explore this service 011Crimmigration Defense
Coordinated representation where criminal allegations and immigration status intersect.
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Built for high-stakes work
Serious preparation. Human communication.
Legal strength and compassion are not opposites. The strongest representation is rigorous enough for the courtroom and clear enough for the client to understand every consequential decision.
Trial-tested strategyInvestigation, motions, negotiation, trial, appeal, and post-conviction review.
Direct answersClear explanations without false certainty, jargon, or judgment.
Whole-case thinkingCriminal, crimmigration, license, work, and reputation consequences considered together.
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Clear guidance starts with a clear voice.
Hear how the firm approaches preparation, communication, and the human consequences of Indiana criminal cases.
Independent ratings, memberships, and business credentials reflect different selection criteria. They do not predict or guarantee any case result.
Local knowledge, wider perspective
Defense throughout Indiana
Based in downtown Indianapolis, our team represents clients statewide. Our geographic focus is Marion County and the donut counties surrounding it: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby Counties.
View office detailsImmediate questions
What should I do after an arrest or investigation begins?
Read all frequently asked questionsProtect the conversation
You may respectfully ask to speak with a lawyer before answering substantive questions about alleged conduct. Do not discuss the case on social media.
Preserve the information
Keep court papers, release conditions, messages, photographs, receipts, location data, and witness information. Do not alter or delete potential evidence.
Identify the deadlines
Note the next hearing, any license action, bond requirements, crimmigration concern, appeal deadline, or request from law enforcement and tell counsel immediately.
Calm guidance starts here
Early decisions can shape the entire case.
Tell us what happened. We will help you understand what may come next and what you can do now.
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