Paul Stracci | Crown Point Criminal Defense Lawyer

Paul Stracci is a uniquely experienced criminal trial attorney who has had remarkable success in the courtroom.  He successfully defended his first murder case 10 months out of law school, with the jury returning a not guilty verdict on all counts.  Paul is a straight shooter and clients may rely upon his honesty, integrity, and willingness to tell the facts as they are.  Paul maintains a strong rapport with his clients as well as with other legal professionals in the area.  He is a relationship builder, who has built strong relationships with local officials, lawyers, and government agencies, all of which provide him with keen insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Paul and his team handle a variety of criminal cases, including felony and misdemeanor cases in both state and federal courts.  He specializes in defending drug distribution and conspiracy cases, criminal gang activity and firearms offenses, white collar and public corruption cases, healthcare fraud offenses, child pornography and sex cases, and other highly complex and often high profile criminal cases.

In addition, Paul has had particular success in defending drunk driving criminal offenses.  He is a long-time member of the National College for Drunk Driving Defense and has completed drunk-driving courses at the Harvard Law School.  Paul has also completed the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner’s Course and the 12 Step Drug Recognition Expert Mini-Course.  He has the knowledge and skills to often successfully challenge drunk driving breath tests and blood draws for intoxication.

Lastly, the unique advantage that Paul has over other attorneys in the area is his highly regarded and talented team of lawyers, researchers, and other professionals who work together as a team and allow him to work on multiple high-profile cases with the dedication and resources of any firm in the northwest Indiana area.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Stracci Law Group	Crown Point, IN	Present
Partner	Johnson, Stracci & Ivancevich LLP	Merrillville, IN	2014-2016
Partner	Thiros & Stracci, PC	Merrillville, IN	2008-2014
Associate	Cohen & Thiros, PC	Merrillville, IN	1997-2008

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Valparaiso University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1997
Loyola University, Chicago	Bachelor of Arts	Political Science	1993

State / Court	Date
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit	2004
U.S. Supreme Court	2004
Indiana	1997
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana	1997

• Board Member | Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission
  Co-Chairman | Lake County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section
  President | Northern District of Indiana Federal Community Defenders Office
  Criminal Justice Act Counsel | Northern District of Indiana, Federal Community Defenders Office
  Appointee | Federal Magistrate Selection Committee for the Northern District of Indiana
  Appointee | Federal Court Rules Committee for the Northern District of Indiana
  Appointee to the Seventh Circuit Honor Roll of Attorneys | Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  Secretary | Treasurer, Membership Chairman, Calumet American Inn of Court
  Member | National College for Drunk Driving Defense
  Member | National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  Member | Indiana State Bar Association

• Selected by Federal Judiciary to serve on Federal Magistrate Selection Committee for the Northern District of Indiana.
  
  Selected by Federal Judiciary to serve on Federal Court Rules Committee for the Northern District of Indiana.

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Saturday And Sunday By Appointment
Evenings By Appointment

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1997) Licensed as Attorney in Indiana. Verified with Indiana State Bar Association.	October 21, 2014

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