Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana
Northwest Ohio
Matthew W. Chapel is a Top-Rated Trial Lawyer based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is a National Institute for Trial Advocacy Master Advocate and studied under Gerry Spence. Practicing criminal defense in both Indiana and Ohio, Matt brings over 25 years of experience to every case.
More About MattUnlike other criminal defense attorneys, Matthew is an experienced trial lawyer. He won’t settle for a plea bargain if it bests serves your defense to take your case to trial.
Matthew is no stranger to the Courthouse. If you have been charged with a crime, he will provide an aggressive, commonsense defense on your behalf.
Matthew’s finely tuned trial advocacy skills have led to an extensive list of acquittals after trial for his clients.Matthew’s finely tuned trial advocacy skills have led to an extensive list of acquittals after trial for his clients.
Ohio calls DUI Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI), and it carries severe penalties. These are impacted by factors like the type and amount of substance abused, other occupants in the vehicle, property damage, injuries, and deaths. Matt Chapel can mount an effective defense against OVI in Ohio.
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Indiana calls Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), and it can be charged when operating any vehicle while impaired. Law Enforcement officers can also charge you after a Field Sobriety Test (FST) that does not include a Blood Alcohol (BAC) Test.
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Assault and Battery charges can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the crime and its circumstances. They are interpreted somewhat differently in Ohio and Indiana and can be levied as separate charges, so your legal representation needs experience in both jurisdictions.
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Domestic Violence in Ohio and Domestic Battery in Indiana have differing applications and can also accompany other charges. Both states levy severe penalties for these crimes, so you need an attorney who understands that every story has two sides and will ensure yours is understood.
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Drug Charges are complex and can differ in Ohio and Indiana, but both states routinely levy multiple charges in alleged drug offenses, like Possession, Trafficking, and Manufacturing. All carry severe penalties, so your criminal defense trial lawyer needs to know how to defend you with skill.
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DUI (Driving Under the Influence), OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), or OVI (Operating a Vehicle under the Influence) carry extremely stringent punishments in Ohio and Indiana. Your attorney needs to know how to defend against each one, including challenging any tests performed by law enforcement.
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Also called Restraining Orders, No Contact and Protective Orders can be issued by the court before you receive a fair hearing, but they can be terminated when proven to be precipitated under false pretenses. Trial Lawyer Matt Chapel knows how to represent your interests in these matters aggressively.
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When caught up in legal proceedings, every citizen needs to understand their rights and exercise them to the best of their ability. One of these rights is the right to remain silent, a constitutional right that every citizen of the United States of America has. In addition, citizens also have the right to an attorney. However, what happens when an individual is not Mirandized before an arrest, and how can one know if their rights have been constitutionally violated?
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The use of controlled substances is a serious matter in many states, and Indiana takes it seriously. ndiana law categorizes controlled substances based on their potential for abuse and medical use, with different schedules assigned to different substances.
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Restraining orders are not a joke and should not be taken lightly. They are issued by the court to protect individuals from harm or abuse. This blog post aims to educate people on the truth about Indiana restraining orders and what happens when you violate them.
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Matthew’s military service in the United States Marine Corps affords him a tireless work ethic and fighting spirit, and he will bring this experience to your case. You’ll leave your consultation knowing he cares enough to spend time getting to know you and your circumstances. He fights hard and doesn’t give up.
