Meet John M. Vazanellis

Owner and Managing Partner at the Law Office John M. Vazanellis

Public Defender for Lake County Indiana Conflicts Division

My Approach

I am dedicated to providing exceptional representation for my clients.  I work with families and individuals in need of immediate cost-effective options to secure legal representation.  I understand how stressful and costly legal issues can be, which is why I will proactively work with you to resolve your legal issues while keeping costs as low as possible.

My Story

Areas of Practice: 
  • Criminal Law Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Family Law
  • Expungements and Record Sealing
  • Traffic Tickets
  • Hardship Licenses/Specialized Driving Privileges
  • DWI/DUI & Traffic
  • Wills, Trusts, & Estates
Litigation Percentage:

95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Previous Employment:

Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Lake County Indiana Prosecutor’s Office

Bar Admissions:

Indiana, 2012

Education:

Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Lansing, Michigan, 2011 J.D.

Honors: Dean’s List

Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana

Major: Political Science

Honors: Dean’s List

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Lake County Bar Association, 2012 – Present

Awards:

Nominated 10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction in Indiana for Criminal Defense for the year 2017 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Languages:
English

Greek

Next Steps…

Contact me today for your FREE one-hour consultation…