Morgan County & Martinsville, Indiana
Expungement Attorney & Criminal Defense Lawyer
Jeff Cardella 317-695-7700
Call me for a free consultation at 317-695-7700. My office has been recognized as one of the Ten Best Law Firms in the State of Indiana by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, I was selected as one of the Top 100 Attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association, my office has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Law Firms in the State of Indiana by the American Association of Attorney Advocates, and I have been recognized as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State under the age of forty by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. I have been a criminal attorney in Indiana for my entire legal career, have almost two decades of experience, have personally handled thousands of cases, and taught criminal law at the IU School of Law. I provide a money back guarantee on ALL Expungements. Additional information about me and my office is available on the home page and the in the news page.
This page contains very basic introductory information about the Indiana Expungement Law, also known as the Indiana Second Chance Law. If you are looking for a more through and detailed explanation of the Indiana Expungement Law, click here. Alternatively, if you have an open criminal case and are interested in discussing your case with a Morgan County, Indiana criminal defense attorney, click here. For a free consultation with an Indiana expungement attorney call 317-695-7700.
Indiana Expungement Law Basics
While the expungement law does contain certain exceptions, these general rules apply:
• Expungement of Dismissed cases – can be expunged in 1 year (newer cases are automatically expunged)
• Expungement of Misdemeanor convictions – can be expunged in 5 years
• Expungement of AMS convictions – can be expunged in 5 years
• Expungement of Level 6 felony convictions – can be expunged in 8 years
• Expungement of D Felony convictions – can be expunged in 8 years
• Expungement of Major felony convictions – Some (but not all) major felony convictions can be expunged in 8 years
It is important to remember that normally, you only receive one expungement per lifetime (although this does not apply to cases that have been dismissed). It is generally not a good idea to do your own expungement as it can end badly. (If you are going on to the internet and doing google searches about expungement, then it may not be a good idea to serve as your own attorney). Lastly, in some situations, the waiting period to have your record expunged can be shortened through a process called “early expungement.” If you have questions about a legal matter in Morgan County, Martinsville, Bethany, Brooklyn, Monrovia, Mooresville, Morgantown or Paragon, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Morgan County Indiana Superior and Circuit Courts
The Morgan County, Indiana Superior Courts and Circuit Court are located in the Martinsville town square at 10 East Washington Street, Martinsville, Indiana 46151. The Courthouse is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, but is closed from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch. The Courts are closed on all government holidays. The phone number for the Court House is 765-342-1020. The fax number is 765-349-5504. Morgan County has 1 Circuit Court and 3 Superior Courts.
Martinsville Indiana City Court
The Martinsville, Indiana City Court is located at 59 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville, Indiana 46151. The mailing address for the Court is P.O. Box 1415, Martinsville, Indiana 46151. The Court is open Monday to Friday, but is closed from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch. The Court is closed on all government holidays. The Court is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM but on Wednesday is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The phone number for Martinsville City Court is 765-342-1050.
Mooresville Indiana Town Court
The Mooresville Town Court is located at 26 South Indiana Street, Mooresville, Indiana 46158. The phone number for the Mooresville Town Court is 317-831-1330.
Morgan County Criminal Justice Contact Information
Below are key contact details for criminal justice offices in Morgan County, Indiana. These resources may be useful for legal matters related to criminal defense.
Prosecutor’s Office
Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office
10 East Washington Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-342-1050
Morgan County Courts
Morgan County Circuit Court
10 East Washington Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-342-1020
Morgan County Superior Court 1
10 East Washington Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-342-1030
Morgan County Superior Court 2
10 East Washington Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-349-5051
Morgan County Jail
Morgan County Jail
160 North Park Avenue
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-349-2781
Probation Office
Morgan County Probation Department
65 North Jefferson Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-342-1082
Community Corrections
Morgan County Community Corrections
65 North Jefferson Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
Phone: 765-342-1082
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