Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense Law Firm in the Fort Wayne area

About our Fort Wayne law firm

Thomas S. Locke and Zachary A. Witte bring almost four decades of combined legal experience to the Fort Wayne law firms of Locke & Witte.

They focus the attention of their firm on two primary areas of practice including both Fort Wayne bankruptcy law and criminal defense law. Through their law firm in Fort Wayne, attorneys Locke and Witte proudly assist their clients with bankruptcy and Fort Wayne criminal law matters, while providing a range of additional legal services.

Bankruptcy law firm in Fort Wayne

While many Americans fear what they deem to be the stigma of bankruptcy, negative connotations of the word are rapidly fading from public consciousness. Today, bankruptcy is considered a perfectly respectable and legal means of giving those who find themselves drowning in debt—often through no fault of their own—a fresh financial start.

In their capacity as a Fort Wayne bankruptcy law firm, Locke & Witte can help individuals and businesses file bankruptcy, including:

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy: Personal assets are liquidated in order to repay creditors. Certain assets, such as a car or a primary residence, are exempted from these proceedings. This is the most common form of personal bankruptcy in the United States today
• Chapter 11 bankruptcy: Personal reorganization, designed for individuals who maintain a regular income and want to pay off debts but cannot do so under the terms demanded by creditors
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy: Corporate financial reorganization that allows a company to function while executing a debt repayment plan

Fort Wayne criminal defense law firm

As one of the foremost Fort Wayne criminal defense law firms, Locke & Witte represents clients who have been accused of violating Indiana criminal law—through misdemeanor or felony acts—and defends their rights during every phase of the criminal law process, from arrest through trial.  They also handle appeals when necessary.

With extensive experience operating as a criminal law firm in Fort Wayne, Locke & Witte can guide you through the intricacies of Indiana criminal law. Our Fort Wayne criminal defense attorneys know and understand that:

• The prosecutors, judges, and other law enforcement officials likely to be involved in your case
• The best legal strategies on which to base a legal defense, in accordance with the specific aspects of the case
• The best ways to negotiate the dropping or reducing of your charges

Contact law firms in Fort Wayne of Locke & Witte

If you face financial turmoil or criminal charges, contact us immediately at 1-260-440-7219. Remember, the law restricts the time you have to take legal action.