Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, IN · 58+ Years Experience
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About E. Kent Moore at a Glance
E. Kent Moore is a Member based in Lafayette, Indiana. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and education. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1968), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1968). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1968) and Wabash College (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tippecanoe County (President, 1990-1991) and Indiana State Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National School Board Attorneys Association. Serves clients in Lafayette, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About E. Kent Moore
- Mr. E. Kent Moore is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, school law
- E. Kent received a A.B. degree from Wabash College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- E. Kent practices in Lafayette, IN
Practice Areas Explained
E. Kent Moore's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases E. Kent Moore handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Criminal Defense in Lafayette
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Lafayette
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Education Law in Lafayette
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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 venue, 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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose E. Kent Moore
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish E. Kent Moore's practice in the field of criminal defense, family law, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
E. Kent Moore brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Indiana, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, E. Kent Moore can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, family law, and education, E. Kent Moore can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means E. Kent Moore attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues E. Kent Moore Handles in Lafayette
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters E. Kent Moore has experience with under Indiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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