Lawyers in Franklin, IN

Finding a lawyer in Franklin

Franklin is the seat of Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis, and most local cases are filed in the Johnson County circuit or superior court. Home to Franklin College, the city combines a small-college atmosphere with its role as the county's government and courthouse center, giving its legal market a steady mix of family, real estate and criminal matters. New residential development along the Indianapolis commuter corridor has added to that caseload in recent years, alongside the day-to-day legal needs of a county seat.

Legal issues people in Franklin bring to lawyers

• Family & Divorce — custody, parenting time and child support matters filed in Johnson County's courts.
• Real Estate — home purchases, closings and disputes tied to the county's ongoing residential growth.
• Personal Injury and Car Accident — crash and other negligence claims, usually pursued on a contingency fee.
• Criminal Defense and OWI — defense against charges brought in Johnson County, Indiana's term for DUI being OWI.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and powers of attorney handled through the Johnson County probate process.
• Employment — wage and termination disputes for the area's workforce.

Choosing a law firm in Franklin

Look the attorney up on the Indiana Roll of Attorneys, which shows the admission date and any discipline recorded by the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission — worth checking even for a lawyer someone recommended, since Indiana State Bar Association membership is voluntary and not itself proof of a license. Favor a firm that regularly appears in Johnson County's courts, ask who will actually handle your file, and put the fee arrangement in writing before work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Indiana Legal Services helps lower-income Johnson County residents with housing, family, consumer and benefits problems, and IndianaLegalHelp.org publishes guides and court forms for people handling matters on their own. Local bar associations operate lawyer referral services that connect callers with a private attorney for a short consultation.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Indiana attorney about your situation.