David M Seiter
Experienced Lawyer & Former Judicial Officer serving Central IndianaI was admitted to practice law throughout the state of Indiana in 1998. As a general practice lawyer, I have experience in both criminal and civil law. I practiced law for over 14 years and built a successful private practice before serving as a judicial officer in Marion County, Indiana for 3.5 years. As a judicial officer, I was assigned to the Arrestee Processing Center (APC) and major felony drug court where I focused my efforts on problem solving and reducing recidivism through offender education efforts. Returning to private practice in October, 2016, I expecs to incorporate the lessons I learned from the judiciary in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of my client’s cases. I have major felony trial & appellate advocacy experience. While many lawyers will spend an entire career and never have the opportunity to argue before the Indiana Supreme Court, I've done so three (3) times. Those decisions have helped shape Indiana law in the areas of Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Habitual Traffic Violator offenses. In 2013, I retired as a field grade officer in the U.S. Army Reserves after serving for 25 years. Originally enlisting as a private out of high school in 1988, I was later commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in the Military Police and completed the U.S. Army’s Airborne school. I served as a commander of the 384th MP HHC in Fort Wayne, IN, before transferring to the Judge Advocates General (JAG) Corps in 2000 where I served the remainder of my Army career as a military lawyer. In 2003, I deployed to Iraq as a JAG officer with the 800th Military Police Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was assigned to the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in the Iraqi Ministry of Justice where I served as the “ombudsman” for juvenile and female detainees. I earned the Bronze Star during my deployment for a variety of accomplishments.
- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
- J.D. | Law
- -
- Honors: Winner of the 1998 Client Counseling Competition
- Western Michigan University
- B.S. | Criminal Justice, Political Science
- -
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Attorney (of Counsel)
- Riley Cate, LLC
- - Current
- 11 Municipal Drive, Suite 320, Fishers, IN 46038
- Adjunct Professor- Substantive Criminal Law
- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
- - Current
- Attorney (Of Counsel)
- CATE, TERRY, AND GOOKINS, LLC
- -
- Judicial Officer (Commissioner)
- Marion County Courts
- -
- Attorney (Of Counsel)
- GARRISON LAW FIRM, LLC
- -
- Attorney
- STRODTMAN & SEITER
- -
- Judge Advocate Officer
- US Army (OIF)
- -
- Attorney
- STRODTMAN & ASSOCIATES
- -
- Bailiff
- Marion County Superior Court 10 (Judge Richard Huston)
- -
- Civil Forfeitures for Criminal Defense Attorneys, Downtown Lawyers CLE, Columbia Club
- A review of Civil Forfeiture law geared for Criminal Defense Attorneys who are working with clients whose property has been seized by law enforcement.
- How to Expunge Criminal History, American Legion, 852 W. Main St., Carmel, IN
- American Legion Post #155
- Prepared and presented a 30 minute seminar on the Indiana laws concerning expungement of criminal history.
- Service Member Civil Relief Act, Marion County Judges, Indianapolis, IN
- Marion County Courts
- Admitted to Indiana Bar
- Indiana State Bar
- Finalist for "Indy's Best and Brightest"
- Junior Achievement
- Bronze Star
- U.S. Army
- Awarded for Meritorious service while in Combat. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, I served as the liaison for female and juvenile detainees and helped reorganize the juvenile justice system in Baghdad while assigned to the Iraqi Ministry of Justice under the Coalition Povisional Authority.
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Indiana State Bar
- Member
- - Current
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Reserve Officers Association
- Member
- - Current
- Indiana
-
Free Consultation
If you are hiring a lawyer, then you have an issue that is very important to you in your life. It is therefore important, that you find the right lawyer who you are comfortable with. I offer a free consultation so you can judge whether or not I am the right lawyer for you before you hire me . -
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and Discover.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Military Law
- Veteran's Benefits
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. How many prior felony convictions do you have to have before a habitual felony offender can be filed?
- A: For Level 1-4:
1) person has been convicted of two
2) prior unrelated felonies; and at least (1) of the prior unrelated felonies is not a Level 6/Class D Felony.
For Level 5:
1) Person convicted of two
2) Prior unrelated felonies; and at least one (1) of the prior unrelated felonies is not a Level 6/Class D Felony and
3) if the person is alleged to have committed a prior unrelated Level 5/Class C or Level 6/Class D Felony then not more than 10 years have elapsed between the tie the person was released from imprisonment, probation, or parole (whichever is latest) and the time the person committed the current offense.
Level 6:
1) the person has been convicted of THREE
2) ... Read More
- Q. How much time does a habitual felony offender enhancement carry?
- A: If the offense being enhanced is a Level 5 or Level 6, the enhancement is an additional 2-6 years. If the offense being enhanced was a Level 1-4, the enhancement is 6-20 years. (See Ind. Code 35-50-2-8).
- Q. What is the criminal offense code for Burglary in the state of Indiana, and what would be the court process ?
- A: The Indiana Code Statute for Burglary is I.C. 35-43-2-1. While it is true that court policies and procedures change from county to county and court to court, below is a general outline of the criminal court process:
1. Police have probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. They will either arrest the defendant outright or file a probable cause affidavit with the court and the Court issues a probable cause affidavit for the person's arrest.
2. Once the person is in custody, the Court will hold an initial hearing. At that hearing, the Defendant will be advised of the charge against him/her, the minimum and maximum penalties that are possible, and his/her ... Read More