Experienced. Honest. Effective.
20 plus years experience in criminal defense.
Former prosecutor.
Graduated top 1% of law school class.
Free consultations available.
Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney That Will Fight For Your Rights
Abels Law Office specializes in litigating criminal cases. Founding attorney Matt Abels is willing to fight for your rights and will thoroughly investigate your case for trial. He has represented clients in numerous jury trials and hundreds of bench trials in Indiana, from misdemeanors to serious major felony charges including robbery, burglary, drug dealing, gun charges and murder. He has argued in front of the Indiana Supreme Court and has won numerous jury trials and suppressions in various counties throughout Indiana.
Even if you choose to plead guilty, the best plea agreements are obtained by thorough investigation that highlights problems in the prosecutor’s case. Abels Law Office will thoroughly investigate your case and take the time to communicate the legal issues of your case clearly to you so that you feel confident when entering the courtroom.
Abels Law Office offers experienced, honest, and effective legal assistance to clients in all types of criminal cases including:
- Operating while intoxicated (also known as driving under the influence or DUI cases)
- Drug offenses including drug dealing, drug possession, marijuana, prescription offenses and paraphernalia related charges
- Violent crimes including battery, domestic violence, robbery and murder
- Gun charges including possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon
- All other criminal charges including burglary, theft, and sex crimes.
- Sentence modifications
- Probation and community corrections violations
- Expungements
- Forfeitures
- Specialized driving privilege matters
Abels Law Office serves clients throughout Indiana including Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, Madison, Johnson, Hancock and Shelby Counties.
DUI/Drug Offenses
Criminal Defense
Expungements
DUI/Drug Offenses
Criminal Defense
Expungements
Why Choose Abels Law Office
Good communication with clients is an important aspect of being an effective lawyer. Attorney Matthew Abels will take the time to communicate the legal issues of your case clearly so that you feel confident when entering the courtroom. Attorney Matthew Abels will make himself available anytime you need to discuss your case. He realizes that legal issues often come up after hours and on weekends. Attorney Matthew Abels prides himself on being available at all hours. It is also extremely important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney if you are charged with a crime. Each judge and county prosecutor’s office operates differently. Attorney Matthew Abels has practiced throughout central Indiana and has experience in front of the various judges and has dealt with the various county prosecutors. There are many consequences to pleading guilty or having a criminal conviction and it is important to have an attorney that is experienced and knowledgeable in navigating the criminal justice system and the specific courtroom and county of your criminal case. A good criminal defense attorney must have an understanding of the unwritten rules of the various courtrooms and the general practices of the prosecutors and judges in each court. This type of knowledge can only be gained by years of experience. Abels Law Office has obtained that knowledge and experience through years of practice in various courtrooms throughout central Indiana and can use that knowledge to help guide you through the criminal justice process.
Get Effective Criminal Defense Advice
Whether you are facing DUI charges, have been charged with a drug-related offense, any type of criminal offense, are seeking expungement or specialized driving privileges, Abels Law Office is available to offer honest, straightforward and effective advice.
As a client at Abels Law Office, you will work directly with attorney Matthew Abels for the entirety of the legal representation. Attorney Matthew Abels understands that a client’s legal case is extremely important to them. Attorney Matthew Abels will be present at every court hearing and will directly communicate with each client about his case. Clients of Abels Law Office will not have a less experienced attorney from the firm or an attorney unfamiliar with the case appearing at important hearings. Attorney Matthew Abels prides himself on responding to clients calls and requests in a timely manner.
Call his Indianapolis office today at 317-397-0264.
Client Reviews
“I highly recommend Matt Abels. He handled an asset forfeiture case for us, and he was thorough and well prepared. He looks out for his clients and his charging is very fair. He was responsive and easy to talk to. He won the case very compellingly.”
– Former client
“Matt was a huge help being that this was our first time seeking legal advice. He explained everything and was detailed answering all of our questions. Matt was always available and got right back to our phone calls or text messages. He continued to help out even after the fact. If we ever need any legal consultation, we will be calling Matt.”
– Former client
Meet Your Lawyer
Matthew Abels
