Eric Blankenship
BLANKENSHIP LAW, LLC
I am Attorney Eric Blankenship of Blankenship Law, LLC and Indiana is my home. For over 19 years I have served as a representative and counsel for Hoosiers who face life changing legal matters. In my experience, I have come to understand just how much zealousness is necessary for success in criminal defense and family law cases.
Whether my clients need aggressive representation in a divorce trial, or someone to help defend their rights when facing a criminal charge, I work hard to make sure their voices are heard. I also offer resources to individuals who are suffering with a personal injury and who require legal aid. My offices are in Carmel and Valparaiso, and I provide legal services for clients throughout Northwest Indiana and the Indianapolis metro.
I spent years as a criminal prosecutor, first as a deputy prosecutor for Hamilton County and eventually as Major Felony Supervisor of four felony courts in Marion County. Then, after five years, I became Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Blackford County.
Thanks to these experiences, I know what it takes to present effective arguments and potentially deliver reduced or dismissed charges. When you face criminal penalties, your future and your rights are in jeopardy. A mistake shouldn’t ruin your life. As your caring advocate, I will fight for you.
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- University of Southern Indiana
- B.S. (1998) | English and Communications
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- Honors: Dean's List
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- Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Blackford County Prosecutor's Office
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- Supervising Prosecutor of Major Felony Division
- Marion County Prosecutor's Office
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- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
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- State Bar of Indiana # 23507-49
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- Hamilton County Bar Association
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- Blackford County Bar Association
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- Indiana
- Indiana Supreme Court
- ID Number: 23507-49
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
- Blankenship Law
Did I Commit a Crime?! What is Burglary?? Blankenship Law
Sometimes people are accused of a crime that actually wasn’t a crime. Or, sometimes people do something and then begin to question whether what they just did might be a criminal offense. Information and knowledge is so valuable. You need to know exactly what constitutes a certain crime and what doesn’t.
Should I Take the Breath Test?? BLANKENSHIP LAW
If you are pulled over and the police officer believes you have been drinking and possibly intoxicated, they will almost certainly ask you to take a chemical test. That test can be either a breath sample or a blood sample. If you refuse to take this test, you WILL lose your license for at least 1 year. You need to know all the issues involved in taking the chemical test before you agree or disagree to take it.
POSSESSION! WHAT IS IT? BLANKENSHIP LAW, LLC
Possession of a Controlled Substance. Possession of Marijuana. Possession with the intent to deprive. There are so many criminal offenses that involve possession, but what exactly is possession. There are two general types of possession that are involved in criminal offenses. You might think possession is an obvious thing, but it can be way trickier than that and it’s important to be properly informed.
Know These 3 Things Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer!!
You should always do your homework before hiring an attorney. You can also do some of the work yourself before hiring the attorney so you can save some time and money. These 3 things will give you a HUGE head start on your divorce case and will help your attorney get a better idea of your goals and desired outcome.
Tell the Police NO!! when they ask to search your car
If the police ever ask to search your car without a warrant, tell them NO! It is never in your best interest to comply with their request. You never know who may have left something in your car without your knowledge.
Top 5 Reasons Police Pull You Over
The police can pull you over for a multitude of reasons. And there are probably many many reasons that you have never heard before. However, there are probably 5 top reasons the police will pull you over and it’s important you are aware of these in order to help avoid being stopped.
Talk to an Attorney
Sometimes people feel intimidated by attorneys and hesitant to talk to them. There are probably thousands of cases each year that go unaddressed or improperly handled. If you ever have a legal question, don’t just assume that it’s probably silly or a non-issue, call an attorney and make sure. Attorneys are just people and almost always are more than happy to talk with you and figure out if you actually need to hire an attorney.