Practice Areas

In addition to his focus on superior representation in state and federal criminal cases, Mr. Kimmell has achieved numerous successful results in all of the following types of cases.

  • Criminal cases of all kinds:  Mr. Kimmell has a distinguished record in criminal cases of almost every kind—felony, misdemeanor, state, and federal.  See Sample Kimmell Results and Sample Testimonials.
  • Speaking up for veterans:  A Navy veteran, Mr. Kimmell has remained deeply concerned about the special psychological, social, as well as legal challenges facing veterans.  In this time of an all-volunteer military, he has seen how easily the legal system can underappreciate the scars and burdens borne by these special citizens.  He is dedicated to seeing no veteran-client left behind, voiceless, or inadequately understood.
  • Protecting college and university students:  Aware that criminal and disciplinary findings can follow youth for decades, Mr. Kimmell is committed to protecting them in matters too often treated mechanically and unthinkingly.  Kimmell has achieved successful legal outcomes for hundreds of students from area colleges and universities, including Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, Holy Cross, Bethel, and Indiana.
  • Damages in civil rights cases:  Mr. Kimmell’s dedication to excellence in criminal defense often exposes grounds for compensation based on official misconduct.  His cases have included, among others, a $95,000 settlement on a federal civil rights claim for illegal entry and excessive force, a $395,000 settlement on a federal civil rights claim for negligent police pursuit, and more than 30 successful settlements on civil rights claims for false arrest.
  • DUI and other serious misdemeanor cases:  In 24 years of practice, Mr. Kimmell has seen hundreds of cases where people’s earlier misdemeanor convictions had resulted from either poor representation or no representation.  Seeing the serious consequences of these poor results (including lengthy license suspensions, loss of employment, fines, elevated insurance costs, and even unjustified jail time), Mr. Kimmell treats every charge as serious.  He has saved countless clients the negative effects of poorly handled defenses in these cases.
  • Protecting and restoring driving privileges:  Sensitive to people’s reliance on their ability to drive for employment, medical, and other important personal and family reasons, Mr. Kimmell is diligent in protecting and restoring those privileges wherever possible.
  • Expungement:  Mr. Kimmell has been enthusiastically active in putting Indiana’s progressive expungement laws to work for clients with good records following their earlier convictions.  He believes the opportunity for a new beginning for law-abiding people is a hallmark of an enlightened criminal justice system.

What People Say

Client Testimonials

“Respectful, honest, and extremely helpful.”

—E.D.

"Based on the great job he did in getting my case dismissed, I highly recommend Mr. Kimmell.  One word to describe his skills: Fantastic.”

--D.M.

"For stepping up on almost no notice to get an unfair arrest warrant dismissed, I can't say enough about Mr. Kimmell.  Most definitely a 5-star guy." 

--D.H.

“Took care of my legal issues quickly.  I’ve never had an attorney like him.”

—P.M.

“With over 40 years of experience as a defense attorney myself, Jeff Kimmell is my first recommendation to any accused person needing an attorney in north-central Indiana.”

—C.A.

“I highly recommend Mr. Kimmell to anyone needing an attorney.  He is fair, reasonably priced, and accomplished the task at hand.”

—S.W.

“He is the best lawyer I’ve come across. . . .  He worked the case from the first phone call to the last court appearance.  Great job.”

—T.B.

“Words can't describe how great Jeff is.   Just when I thought all hope was lost, Jeff worked very hard to my federal case dismissed.  I got my life back thanks to Jeff’s hard work and ethics."  

—D.M.

"Mr. Kimmell is a great attorney.  He took my case and was able to get it dismissed.”

“Very professional, kind, and straight.  He gave me solid advice which I even used to become a better person."

—L.C.

“Mr. Kimmell is very professional!  He has the relationships and knowledge to anticipate the prosecution’s actions.  Reasonable, attentive, and credible.”

—D.T.

“I called Mr. Kimmell the day I found out my subpoena was sent to an incorrect address . . . and I had a warrant [for my arrest].  Mr. Kimmell came with me to court the very next day.  Out of all that could have happened, I left court ECSTATIC."  

—D.H.