Atty. Robert M. Hess
Robert M. Hess, President and founding member of Sachs & Hess, P.C., practices primarily in the areas of Divorce, Family Law; Personal Injury; and Business Law.
Domestic Relations & More Attorney · Serving Crown Point, IN · 60+ Years Experience
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About Robert M. Hess at a Glance
Robert M. Hess is an Attorney based in Crown Point, Indiana, practicing at Miller Sachs & Hess, PC. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1966) and Illinois (1966). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1966) and Indiana University (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lake County and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Crown Point, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert M. Hess
- Robert M. Hess, President and founding member of Sachs & Hess, P.C., practices primarily in the areas of Divorce, Family Law
- Personal Injury
- and Business Law
- He received his B.S. from Indiana University in 1961 and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 1966
- From 1961 to 1963, he served in the United States Army, as a First Lieutenant
- Mr. Hess was admitted to the Indiana and Illinois Bars in 1966
- He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, and the United States Supreme Court
- Mr. Hess is a member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Indiana Bar Association
- During these forty-five years of practice, he has been a guest speaker on Family Law for the Lake County Bar Association and the Indiana Bar Association
- Mr. Hess has served the community for over four decades, providing quality legal services to the many clients he has represented, including: working families, doctors, lawyers, judges and other professionals as well as businesses and corporations
- Mr. Hess has been lead counsel in numerous divorce cases involving multi-million dollar marital estates
- Mr. Hess has also been lead counsel in eight (8) appeals, all of which were decided by the Indiana Court of Appeals in favor of his clients
- To view the August 25, 2010 oral arguments in the K.B. vs
- S.M. case before the Indiana Court of Appeals, click on this link: http://tinyurl.com/2c5g3f5
- Mr. Hess was given a Martindale-Hubbell ®AV®* rating from his peers in July 1997 and maintained it since that date
- The rating means that he was deemed to have very professional ethics and pre-eminent legal ability
- Sachs & Hess received notification from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® that Sachs & Hess, PC has received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
- Only law firms and lawyers with the highest ethical standards and exceptional qualifications receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
- Mr. Hess has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" in the specialty of Family Law. *CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. *Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process
- Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary
- Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards
Practice Areas Explained
Robert M. Hess's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Hess handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Crown Point.
Divorce in Crown Point
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Car Accidents in Crown Point
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert M. Hess is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Indiana →
Child Custody & Visitation in Crown Point
Robert M. Hess is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Indiana →
Personal Injury in Crown Point
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.
Robert M. Hess is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
Family Law in Crown Point
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Crown Point
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 Crown Point 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.
Crown Point Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Crown Point-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 Crown Point Choose Robert M. Hess
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 Robert M. Hess's practice in the field of divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert M. Hess brings 60+ 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 and Illinois, Robert M. Hess can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, car accidents, and child custody, Robert M. Hess can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Crown Point
A Crown Point-based practice means Robert M. Hess attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert M. Hess Handles in Crown Point
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