Atty. Douglas Shane Walton

Atty. Douglas Shane Walton

Douglas Shane Walton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Southern Indiana in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Evansville Evansville 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Shane Walton at a glance

Douglas Shane Walton is a probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation attorney based in Evansville, Indiana. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (2000), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (2000). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 2000) and University of Southern Indiana (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Evansville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Shane Walton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Southern Indiana in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Douglas practices in Evansville, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Shane Walton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Shane Walton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Douglas Shane Walton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas Shane Walton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Douglas Shane Walton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Shane Walton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Evansville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Shane Walton

Where is Douglas Shane Walton's law office located?
Douglas Shane Walton's law practice is located in Evansville, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Shane Walton handle?
Douglas Shane Walton focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Douglas Shane Walton practiced law?
Douglas Shane Walton has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Douglas Shane Walton go to law school?
Douglas Shane Walton earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Douglas Shane Walton for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Shane Walton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Shane Walton received?
Douglas Shane Walton's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 2000
B.A.
University of Southern Indiana
- 1996

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2000

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