Recent Kimmell Results

"No string of victories is any kind of prediction that the next case will turn out well.  Which is just one reason our office never looks on any case as ordinary--and why we try our best in every case.  To each client, this is the case that matters to their life and their liberty, and we believe the client is entitled to have us bring that same focus."  --Jeff Kimmell 

Knowing that each case is unique and calls for that focus, here are some recent results from Mr. Kimmell's representation.  

Recent cases taken to verdict or dismissal:

  • December 15, 2022: Not guilty jury verdict on murder charge and defendant ordered released immediately.
  • September 19, 2022: Dismissal of felony (F4) possession of methamphetamines. 
  • July 28, 2022: Hung jury on murder and robbery charges and Partial verdict of guilt for attempted murder, leading to a plea agreement to manslaughter.  
  • March 23, 2022: Not guilty jury verdict on rape charge and defendant ordered released.
  • November 12, 2021: Not guilty jury verdicts on two counts of attempted murder, both Level 1 felonies, and Guilty jury verdict on one count of attempted battery by means of a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony.
  • August 26, 2021: Not guilty jury verdict on one count of murder, Not guilty jury verdict on one count of attempted murder, and Dismissal of remaining two counts.   
  • May 28, 2021: Not guilty jury verdicts on multiple felony battery charges and dismissal of habitual offender allegation.
  • May 13, 2021: Not guilty jury verdicts on murder and all lesser included charges.
  • April 28, 2021: Not guilty jury verdict on armed robbery charge.
  • April 20, 2021: Not guilty jury verdict on F1 child molesting charge, directed verdict of acquittal on a second F1 child molesting charge, guilty verdicts on two lesser (F4) child molesting charges.
  • April 15, 2021: Not guilty jury verdict on auto theft charge.
  • March 17, 2021: Not guilty jury verdict on rape charge.
  • January 31, 2020: Guilty jury verdict for domestic battery.
  • December 11, 2019: Not guilty jury verdict on felony charge of leaving the scene of an injury accident.
  • November 21, 2019: Not guilty jury verdicts on felony charges of marijuana and cocaine possession.
  • November 19, 2019: Not guilty jury verdicts on felony charges of robbery and intimidation with a deadly weapon.
  • June 13, 2019: Not guilty jury verdicts on Level 5 felony charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon.
  • June 4, 2019: Not guilty jury verdict on rape allegation.
  • March 8, 2019: Not guilty jury verdict on felony charge of battery by means of a deadly weapon.
  • December 17, 2018: Aggravated battery charge Dismissed.
  • December 5, 2018: On four counts of alleged child molestation, Not guilty jury verdict on one count and Dismissal of the remaining three counts.
  • November 14, 2018: Not guilty jury verdicts on three counts of child molestation.
  • November 8, 2018, Not guilty jury verdict on rape allegation.
  • August 23, 2018: Not guilty jury verdict on allegation of felony battery.
  • June 8, 2017: Not guilty jury verdict on charge of felony criminal recklessness.
  • February 12, 2016: Not guilty jury verdict in felony drug case.
  • October 9, 2015: Not guilty jury verdicts on one charge of one count of murder and two charges of arson.

For information on Mr. Kimmell’s superior representation in other types of cases, see Practice Areas.

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.