John Maksimovich | Crown Point Criminal Lawyer
John Maksimovich 
Criminal Defense, DUI, Accident Cases, Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
Felony, DUI-DWI, RICO Act, White Collar Crime, Traffic, Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
- Law Office: John Maksimovich, Attorney At LAW
- Crown Point Law Firms
- Law School: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, JD 1980
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 39 years
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Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire
Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Juan Briseno was charged with murdering 6 people during drug trafficking and charged with being a member of a RICO drug conspiracy (among many other charges) by the federal government in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division. The Federal government sought the death penalty for Mr. Briseno. I was the lead attorney and after a 6 week trial, in March, 2015, Mr Briseno received a life sentence.
Mr. Stevan Day was charged with murder in the Lake Superior Court, Criminal Division. We went to trial and the jury found Mr. Day not guilty.
How did you build a successful practice?
I built a successful practice through hard work, integrity and honesty.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients should look for experience, honesty and integrity in selecting an attorney. Experience is very important.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I can evaluate a case during an initial phone consultation and determine whether or not it will serve the client well to arrange an in person office consultation.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
can discuss almost anything concerning the prospective client’s legal situation over the phone.
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | John Maksimovich Attorney at Law | Crown Point, IN | October 1980 – Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law | JD | Law School | 1980 |
| Wabash College | Bachelor of Arts | Political Science and Russian | 1975 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Indiana Supreme Court | October 10, 1980 |
| United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana | October 10, 1980 |
| United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana | November 13, 1980 |
| United States Supreme Court | April 15, 1996 |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | April 13, 1995 |
Associations
- American Bar Association
7th Circuit Bar Association
Lake County Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
National Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers
Honors & Awards
Cases
At the trial court level, Attorney Maksimovich has successfully defended individuals against the Death Penalty in both Federal and State Court: FEDERAL CASES - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA, HAMMOND DIVISION: United States v. Michael Weber | Case No. 2:98-CR-195 | Indictment Dismissed February 22, 1999 United States v. Juan Briseno | Case No. 2:11-CR-00077 | Life Verdict Returned March 6, 2015 STATE CASES - STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE COUNTY: State of Indiana v. Eugene Britt | Case No. 45G01-0505-MR-00004 | Life Sentence Entered September 29, 2006 At the federal appellate court level, Attorney Maksimovich has succeeded in obtaining reversals in the following cases: United States v. Jose Ramirez, 182 F.3d 544 (7th Cir. 1999) United States v. Eliseo Contreras, 249 F.3d 595 (7th Cir. 2001) United States v. Elisha Rawlings, 341 F.3rd 657 (7th Cir. 2003) United States v. Dirk Jones, 371 F.3d 363 (7th Cir. 2004) Also, Attorney Maksimovich succeeded in getting a life sentence vacated and the case remanded to the District Court in United States v. Tyrone Reynolds, 714 F.3d 1039 (7th Cir. 2013)
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| 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Saturday by appointment.
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Over 35 Years Experience, representing individuals faced with a wide range of legal problems.
Fee: Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Service Type: Private
Language: English, limited Serbian, limited Russian
Update Date: 2015-06-19
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1946 North Main Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
