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Attorney at Law

300 Main Street Suite #500
Lafayette, IN 47901

Criminal Defense


You can trust Vonderheide & Knecht when you need a Criminal Defense Lawyer.

If you are arrested and charged with a crime, it is important to know that our law office is available to provide you with a strong defense. At Vonderheide & Knecht, we work tirelessly to help you stay out of jail and ensure that your rights are upheld throughout the legal process.

With over 60 years of combined law practice, we have experience in over 100 criminal jury trials and use every legal defense to protect your rights. Vonderheide & Knecht provide representation for and protect the freedom of people charged with a wide variety of crimes.

  • Armed robbery
  • Assault
  • Battery
  • Burglary
  • Drug offenses
  • Forgery
  • Murder
  • Sex offenses
  • Theft
  • Traffic offenses

Being arrested and taken to jail can be confusing and even quite frightening. People often plead guilty or say the wrong things to the police out of fear and misunderstanding. Without a legal representative to inform them of the possible defenses available to them, they may suffer unnecessary jail time or an improper conviction. As experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers in Indiana, we will review your case and ensure that you are properly represented.

Successful representation has resulted in Steven Knecht being selected as one of the top 100 Indiana Trial Lawyers in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the National Trial Lawyers. This honor provides our office with even more resources and connections to offer the most comprehensive defense strategies to our clients.

For the best criminal defense, your choice should be our office - Vonderheide & Knecht, located next to the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette, Indiana. Our vast experience and innovative thinking help you fight any charges brought against you by the State of Indiana.

Being the top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Indiana, we also gladly provide free consultations to discuss how we may be able to assist you in your criminal case. If you feel that we are the best option for your defense, we will explain our procedures, costs and fees in advance and can also arrange for a payment plan under certain circumstances.

Contact us today if you are in search of the best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Indiana for a free consultation and peace of mind