Criminal Law Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Jonathan D. Harwell is a criminal defense attorney and founder and managing attorney whose practice focuses on criminal trials, appeals, post-conviction relief, federal litigation, murder and other major-felony cases, and death penalty matters. He helps clients navigate difficult legal situations through careful investigation, record review, motion practice, trial preparation, and clear guidance about their legal options and potential consequences. Before founding his firm, he clerked with the Indiana State Public Defender and interned with the Marion County Public Defender Agency.
Jonathan is a certified mediator and a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. He authored Indiana Criminal Law Templates, published by LexisNexis from 2023 through 2025, and has taught continuing legal education programs and presented on legal history, constitutional issues, and professional civility. His professional service includes leadership and committee roles with criminal defense, trial lawyer, and bar associations, as well as pro bono work with organizations including the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project, Kids’ Voice of Indiana, and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and his B.S. in Legal Studies, cum laude, from Ball State University.
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