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Criminal Defense
& Traffic
Free Initial Consultations
Photo of Matthew Abels
Criminal Defense
& Traffic
Free Initial Consultations

Matthew Abels

Photo of Matthew Abels
Photo of Matthew Abels
Sole Practitioner

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Fax:

866-366-5302

Email:

Areas Of Practice

  • Criminal Offenses
  • Misdemeanor Offenses
  • Felony Offenses
  • DUI/OWI
  • Drug/Gun Crime
  • Domestic Violence
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Rape
  • Habitual Traffic Violator
  • Forfeitures
  • Driver’s License Reinstatement
  • Specialized Driving Privileges
  • Expungement

Litigation Percentage

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2004

Education

  • American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
    • J.D.
    • Honors: summa cum laude
    • Honors: Order of the Coif
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
    • B.A. - 2001
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Major: Political Science

Professional Associations And Memberships

  • Indiana Public Defender's Council, 2009 to Present
  • Indianapolis Bar Association, Member, 2004 to 2011

Past Employment Positions

  • Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Deputy Prosecutor 2004-2005
  • Marion County Public Defender’s Office 2005-2009, Deputy Public Defender, Felony Division
  • Marion County Public Defender’s Office 2009-2016, Deputy Public Defender, Major Felony Division