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Mr. Joel D. Hand

4.8
36 reviews

3650 N. Washington Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Administrative Law, Administrative Adjudications, Administrative Hearings and Appeals and 103 more

About Mr. Joel D. Hand

Joel is a former Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with more than 24 years of trial experience including over 85 jury trials in all types of cases from infractions and misdemeanors to felonies and murders including a death penalty case. Since 2011, Joel has put his experience to work fighting for clients throughout Indiana in matters of criminal law, OWI/DUI/DWI, traffic law, juvenile law and education law.

 

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Mr. Joel D. Hand got this award in 2021

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 04, 2012
Hired Attorney

Joel Hand did an outstanding job from start to finish. He was never to busy to answer my e-mails or return my telephone calls. I would not hesitate to retain Mr. Hand again, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a competent and professional attorney.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
November 11, 2011
Hired Attorney

Joel is an experienced, competent professional. He is a pleasure to work with.

Education Law
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2015
Hired Attorney

Joel is an extremely knowledgeable and highly dedicated professional. In addition, he is easy to work with. I always recommend him.

Constitutional Law
Posted by anonymous
May 31, 2014
Hired Attorney

Mr. Joel D. Hand,{para}He was responsive to inquiries and questions.{para}He understood my concerns and addressed them effectively and without hesitation. I have worked and interacted with several lawyers; without question he provided the services which he stated he would.{para}He understands that he has to provide the best customer service as well as to keep moving forward with the legal due process on both substantive and procedural levels for me. These are what I needed for my situation. David Webster

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 24, 2014
Hired Attorney

Mr. Joel D Hand is a smart , professional lawyer , am so happy that he represent me in my cases .

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
November 22, 2011
Hired Attorney
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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Alcoholic Beverages 1
    • Liquor Licensing
  • Criminal Law 11
    • DUI/DWI
    • Expungements
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Theft
    • Traffic Violations
    • Weapons Charges
    • Drug Crimes
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Education Law 2
    • Special Education
    • School Law
  • Government 4
    • Election, Campaign and Political Law
    • Lobbying
    • Government Relations
    • Legislative Practice
  • Family Law 1
    • Paternity
  • Domestic Violence
  • Law Enforcement
  • Methamphetamine Crimes
  • Other 76
    • Administrative Adjudications
    • Administrative Litigation
    • Professional Licensing
    • Professional Licensing Regulation
    • Public Law
    • Alcoholic Beverage Law
    • Alcoholic Beverage Control
    • Assault and Battery
    • Burglary
    • Civil Forfeiture
    • Crime Victims Compensation
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Forfeiture
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Criminal Prosecution
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Electronic Surveillance
    • Extortion
    • Extradition
    • Forensic DNA
    • Forensic Medicine
    • Forensic Science
    • Forgery
    • Grand Jury Practice
    • Hit and Run
    • Mail Fraud
    • Manslaughter
    • Money Laundering
    • Murder
    • Post-Conviction Remedies
    • Search and Seizure
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Victims Rights
    • Wire Fraud
    • Wiretapping
    • Drugs and Narcotics
    • Civil Drug Forfeiture
    • Controlled Substances Law
    • Drug Forfeiture
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Public School Law
    • Student Discipline
    • Teachers Credentials
    • School District Liability
    • School Board Liability
    • School Board Defense
    • Private Education Law
    • Independent School Law
    • Educational Testing
    • Charter School Law
    • Administrative Lobbying
    • Legislative Lobbying
    • Executive Lobbying
    • Domestic Relations
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Name Changes
    • Government Affairs
    • Government Ethics
    • Government Immunity
    • Government Investigations
    • Governmental Law
    • Initiative and Referendum
    • Local Government Relations
    • Public Policy
    • State Government Law
    • State Legislative Practice
    • Law Enforcement Disciplinary
    • Proceedings
    • Law Enforcement Officers Rights
    • Police Liability Defense
    • Wills

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $200 - $350/hr
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Harshman Ponist {neweline}Smith & Rayl, LLC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.joelhandlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Indiana
    Memberships
    Indiana State Bar Association
    Indianapolis Bar Association
    Hamilton County Bar Association.

    .

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University, McKinney School of Law
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    DePauw University
    Class of 1992
    B.A.

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