Atty. John Vazanellis

Atty. John Vazanellis

John Vazanellis is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, expungement. John has been licensed for 14 years.

Merrillville Merrillville 14 yrs experience 14 year
Call (219) 832-8482 Book Appointment

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About John Vazanellis at a glance

John Vazanellis is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and expungement attorney based in Merrillville, Indiana. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2012). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (JD, 2011). Serands clients in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Vazanellis is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, expungement
  • John has been licensed for 14 years
  • John practices in Merrillville, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Vazanellis's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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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.

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Expungement & Sealing

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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 Merrillville 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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Where is John Vazanellis's law office located?
John Vazanellis's law practice is located in Merrillville, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Vazanellis handle?
John Vazanellis focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, expungement. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Vazanellis practiced law?
John Vazanellis has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John Vazanellis go to law school?
John Vazanellis earned their education at (JD, 2011).
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Education

JD
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2012

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