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Pursuing Indiana Joel D. Hand
Joel D. Hand

Joel D. Hand

Integrity, Trust, Experience

26 years of experience

DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Education Law, Juvenile Law, Traffic Tickets, Gov & Administrative Law

Indiana

Biography

Joel Hand is an experienced and widely respected litigator and registered lobbyist who knows that one of the keys to success is building strong relationships with his clients and providing a personal touch to legal representation. Joel forged his trial skills while working as a deputy prosecutor handling cases of the highest level of complexity including many homicides, drug crimes, robberies, burglaries and even a death penalty case. Now Joel uses his vast experience to help individual clients like you to seek the best possible results and attain your goals. Joel is intimately familiar with the legislative process having worked as the Director of Legislative and Government Relations for a state agency and assisted in the crafting of numerous pieces of legislation over the years. He maintains strong relationships with many current legislators and is active with the Indiana State Bar Association’s Law School for Legislators program. Joel is a 1995 graduate of Indiana University McKinney School of Law and a 1992 graduate of DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Secondary Education. Joel is a private solo practitioner with offices in Indianapolis and Fishers, Indiana. Previously, Joel worked as the Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs for the Indiana Department of Public Instruction from 2007 to 2009 and on the Department’s legal staff from 1995 through 1996. Joel also worked for more than a decade as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Marion, Hamilton and Carroll Counties during which time he tried in excess of 80 jury trials including a Capital Murder case. For his efforts, Joel has received numerous awards and recognitions including the Indiana Department of Education “Bell Ringer for Education Award” in 2009, the 2007 M.A.D.D. National Prosecutor of the Year Award, the 2006 Indiana Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year Award, the 2005 Indiana C View More ›


Fees

Credit Cards Accepted Visa & MasterCard only


Practice Area

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes,
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders,
Education Law
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders,
Juvenile Law
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders,
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License,
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Partner
Hand Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC
Current

Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D. (1995) | Law

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
DePauw University

B.A. (1992) | Political Science & Secondary Education

DePauw University

Awards

Client Service Award
Martindale Hubbell
2013
Client Service Award
Martindale Hubbell
2012
Client Service Award
Martindale Hubbell
2011
Award of Appreciation
Delphi Police Department
2010
Bell Ringer for Education Award
Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction
2009

Professional Associations

Indianapolis Bar Association

Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee

2019 - Current

Indianapolis Bar Association
Government Affairs Society of Indiana

Associate Member

2012 - 2019

Government Affairs Society of Indiana
Miles Ahead

Advisory Board Member

2011 - 2017

Miles Ahead
Fishers Youth Assistance Program

Board President

2014 - 2015

Fishers Youth Assistance Program
Indianapolis Bar Association

Small and Solo Firms Executive Committee

2013 - 2015

Indianapolis Bar Association

Websites & Blogs

website
Joel D. Hand's Website Profile


Social Media


Offices

Hand Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC
1512 N Delaware St Indianapolis, IN 46202
Telephone: (317) 964-6000 Ext. 102
Notice: Appointments outside of normal business hours available upon request.



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