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Jonathan D. Harwell - Indianapolis, IN

156 E Market St.Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Updated: 05/16/2024

Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer

Overview

Jonathan D. Harwell, owner and founder of Harwell Gray Legal Counsel LLC, grew up in Ohio before moving to Indiana in high school. Harwell attended Ball State University, where he majored in legal studies and graduated cum laude. He was also a member of the Legal Studies Honor Society before continuing his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He graduated with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Gold Level Pro Bono recognition before beginning his career. Harwell, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, has dedicated himself to serving the legal needs of Indiana’s residents. He practices law in criminal defense, family law, and several other areas.

About Jonathan D. Harwell

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Family Law
  • Post-Conviction Relief

Litigation

  • 100%

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney & Founder

Languages

  • English

Representative Clients

  • State v. M.- Not Guilty- 49G06-1504-FA-012729-2/2/16
  • State v. P.- Not Guilty-49G02-1805-MR-016342-8/6/19
  • RW v. State of Indiana 147 N. E. 3d 378 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020) Ind. Ct. App. 19A-CR-1358

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Other Affiliations

  • Indiana Bar Association, 2013 - Present (Member)
  • Indiana State Bar Association, 2013 - Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015 - Present

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
    J.D.
    Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award
    Honors: Gold Level Pro Bono Recognition
  • Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
    B.S.
    Honors: cum laude
    Honors: Legal Studies Honor Society, Member
    Major: Legal Studies

Past Positions

  • Indiana State Public Defender, Law Clerk, 2012 - 2014
  • Marion County Public Defender Agency, Intern, 2011

Pro Bono Activities

  • Pro Bono Cases with Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, 2014
  • Kids' Voice of Indiana, 2014 - Present
  • GAL with Kid's Voice, 2015
  • American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project, 2022 - Present

Classes and Seminars

  • Civility in Practice, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2015
  • Magna Carter, American Inns of Court, 2016
  • Lesser Known Judges in Brown v. Board, American Inns of Court, 2020
  • The Switch in Time That Saved Nine, American Inn of Courts, 2022

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Jonathan D. Harwell

Included on the 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Jonathan D. Harwell on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023
  • 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022
  • 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2021
  • Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2023
  • Gold Level Pro Bono Recognition - Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 2013
  • AV Preeminent- Client's Choice & Top Contributor, 2019 - 2020

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Office Information

Address

156 E Market St.Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Publication

Representative Cases

  • State v. C. ,(Marion Criminal Division 17 2019)
  • State v. P. ,(Marion County Criminal Division 1 2019)
  • State v. M. ,(Marion County Criminal Division 6 2016)
  • State v. E. ,(Marion County Criminal Division 1 2019)
  • State v. B. ,(Marion County Criminal Division 6 2016)

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By Wendi D. on Mar. 15, 2022
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Jonathan Harwell is a very knowledgeable attorney who is great at returning phone calls, explaining things in detail and taking the time to answer all your questions. I've had a great experience with Harwell Legal and would definitely use them again in the future if needed.

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My rating on this attorney is this way for a reason.They understand you, hear you, and value the time to help you.They also have translators for you and many more great opportunities.They see potential in clients and don’t give up till there is justice.

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I hired them to assist a family member. They have acted promptly. My family is happy so far.

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