Atty. Michael D. Ghilardi
I have successfully represented felony cases including OWI/DUI's. I have also represented misdemeanors and infractions in court.
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About Michael D. Ghilardi at a glance
Michael D. Ghilardi is a Partner/Founder based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Law Office of Michael D. Ghilardi. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, chapter 7, car accidents, and dui/dwi. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2012) and Michigan (2017). Educated at Ball State University (B.A. Criminal, 2009) and Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. cum laude Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. 2012 Class Rank: 65/588 Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. GPA: 3.35 Top 15% Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. Dean's (—). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I have successfully represented felony cases including OWI/DUI's
- I have also represented misdemeanors and infractions in court
- I also have several civil cases such as property damage, foreclosures, and collections matters
- I am also certified to handle CHINS (Children In Need of Services) cases and I have several pending divorce cases
- I also do bankruptcies
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Michael D. Ghilardi is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Indiana →
Michael D. Ghilardi is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Indiana →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Ghilardi is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Indiana →
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Michael D. Ghilardi is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi 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 Fort Wayne 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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