Atty. Michael Don Chestnut

Atty. Michael Don Chestnut

Mr. Michael Don Chestnut is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Don Chestnut at a glance

Michael Don Chestnut is a criminal defense, business, juvenile, litigation, and health care attorney based in Washington, Indiana. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1998), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1998). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Indiana State University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Washington, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael Don Chestnut is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Indiana State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices in Washington, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Don Chestnut's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Michael Don Chestnut is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Don Chestnut is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Juvenile Law

Michael Don Chestnut is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Don Chestnut is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Michael Don Chestnut is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Washington 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 Michael Don Chestnut

Where is Michael Don Chestnut's law office located?
Michael Don Chestnut's law practice is located in Washington, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Don Chestnut handle?
Michael Don Chestnut focuses on criminal defense, business, juvenile, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Michael Don Chestnut practiced law?
Michael Don Chestnut has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Don Chestnut go to law school?
Michael Don Chestnut earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Michael Don Chestnut for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
Indiana State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1998

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