Atty. James D. Crum
James D. Crum was admitted to the bar in 1989.
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James D. Crum is a Member based in Carmel, Indiana, practicing at Coots, Henke & Wheeler Attorneys at Law, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1989), U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana (1989), and U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana (1989). Educated at Ohio State University (B.A. Indiana, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Carmel, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James D. Crum was admitted to the bar in 1989
- He is licensed to practice in the Indiana and U.S
- District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana
- He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University
- Jim is a member of the Hamilton County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations
- He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Defense Research Institute
- Currently, Jim is a Public defense counsel for the Hamilton County Circuit Court and is an officer in the Carmel Defense section of the Hamilton County Bar Association
- Jim's experience in criminal Defense matters includes defending drunk driving, drug possession and dealing, burglary, murder and other misdemeanor and felony charges
- Representative Cases Baber v
- State of Indiana, 842 N.E.2d 343 (Ind
- Sup
- Ct. 2006) Vasquez v
- State of Indiana, 868 N.E.2d 473 (Ind
- Sup
- Ct. 2007) Professional Associations and Memberships: Hamilton County Bar Association Member Indiana State Bar Association Member American Bar Association Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Member Hamilton County Circuit Court Public Defense Counsel Hamilton County Bar Association, Carmel Defense Section Officer
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James D. Crum's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. Crum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
James D. Crum is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James D. Crum is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James D. Crum is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James D. Crum is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Carmel 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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