Criminal Defense in Plymouth & Marshall County

We have seen Marshall County prosecutions from the inside. Now that insight defends you.

Every defense attorney claims to know the local system. Few firms serving Plymouth can say a member of their own firm ran it: David R. Holmes, longtime member of Walter Law and partner in its predecessor Holmes & Walter LLP, was twice elected Marshall County Prosecutor, completing his final term in 2014. The patterns of how this county charges cases, evaluates evidence and approaches negotiation are not a mystery to us.

Today Christopher G. Walter carries that institutional knowledge into misdemeanor and felony defense at the Marshall County Courthouse - DUI and traffic offenses, drug charges, theft and battery allegations and beyond. From the first hearing we work to protect your record, your license and your liberty.

Our Nappanee office is about twenty minutes from downtown Plymouth, and when your hearing date comes, we are beside you in the courtroom.

Our Approach to Marshall County Defense

  • Immediate intervention before and at the initial hearing
  • Scrutiny of stops, searches, tests and statements
  • Negotiation informed by prosecutorial experience
  • Trial-ready preparation on every case we accept

Frequently Asked Questions

Because we know how Marshall County cases get built. David Holmes, a past member of this firm, served two stints as the county's elected Prosecutor. Understanding how the other side charges, negotiates and prepares for trial is a structural advantage for our defense clients.

You will have an initial hearing in the Marshall County courts where charges and bond are addressed. What you say and do before that hearing matters enormously - call us before you appear if at all possible.

Sometimes. Outcomes depend on the evidence, your history and how early we can intervene. We examine the stop, the search and every statement for defects, and we negotiate from whatever leverage the facts give us.

Charged in Marshall County?

Call before your initial hearing. Every conversation is confidential.

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