Vigo County & Terre Haute, Indiana
Expungement Attorney & Criminal Defense Lawyer

Vigo County & Terre Haute, Indiana

Expungement Attorney & Criminal Defense Lawyer

Jeff Cardella 317-695-7700

Terre Haute & Vigo County, Indiana Expungement Attorney with Money Back Guarantee

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.

Indiana Expungement Lawyer and Criminal Defense Attorney Terre Haute & Vigo County, Indiana

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 Vigo 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 Vigo County or Terre Haute, Indiana please do not hesitate to contact me.

Vigo County Indiana Superior Courts

Vigo County, Indiana has 6 Superior Courts.  The Vigo County Superior Courts are located in the Terre Haute town square at 33 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47807.  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 contact information is:

Vigo County Superior Court 1      Phone: 812-462-3295

Vigo County Superior Court 2      Phone: 812-462-3238

Vigo County Superior Court 3      Phone: 812-462-3241

Vigo County Superior Court 4      Phone: 812-462-3263

Vigo County Superior Court 5      Phone: 812-462-3266

Vigo County Superior Court 6      Phone: 812-462-3418

Vigo County Criminal Justice Contacts

Below are key contact details for criminal justice offices in Vigo County, Indiana, to assist with legal inquiries and case-related needs.

Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office

Vigo County Circuit and Superior Courts

Vigo County Sheriff’s Office and Jail

Vigo County Probation Department

Vigo County Community Corrections

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