David M Seiter
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David M Seiter
Biography
I was admitted to practice law throughout the state of Indiana in 1998. As a general practice lawyer, I have experience in both criminal and civil law. I practiced law for over 14 years and built a successful private practice before serving as a judicial officer in Marion County, Indiana for 3.5 years. As a judicial officer, I was assigned to the Arrestee Processing Center (APC) and major felony drug court where I focused my efforts on problem solving and reducing recidivism through offender education efforts. Returning to private practice in October, 2016, I expecs to incorporate the lessons I learned from the judiciary in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of my client’s cases. I have major felony trial & appellate advocacy experience. While many lawyers will spend an entire career and never have the opportunity to argue before the Indiana Supreme Court, I've done so three (3) times. Those decisions have helped shape Indiana law in the areas of Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Habitual Traffic Violator offenses. In 2013, I retired as a field grade officer in the U.S. Army Reserves after serving for 25 years. Originally enlisting as a private out of high school in 1988, I was later commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in the Military Police and completed the U.S. Army’s Airborne school. I served as a commander of the 384th MP HHC in Fort Wayne, IN, before transferring to the Judge Advocates General (JAG) Corps in 2000 where I served the remainder of my Army career as a military lawyer. In 2003, I deployed to Iraq as a JAG officer with the 800th Military Police Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was assigned to the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in the Iraqi Ministry of Justice where I served as the “ombudsman” for juvenile and female detainees. I earned the Bronze Star during my deployment for a variety of accomplishments.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
White Collar Crime
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - If you are hiring a lawyer, then you have an issue that is very important to you in your life. It is therefore important, that you find the right lawyer who you are comfortable with. I offer a free consultation so you can judge whether or not I am the right lawyer for you before you hire me .
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and Discover.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor- Substantive Criminal Law Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Year: 2016 - Current
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Attorney STRODTMAN & ASSOCIATES
Year: 1998 - 2003
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Bailiff Marion County Superior Court 10 (Judge Richard Huston)
Year: 1995 - 1998
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Attorney (Of Counsel) GARRISON LAW FIRM, LLC
Year: 2005 - 2013
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Judge Advocate Officer US Army (OIF)
Year: 2003 - 2004
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Judicial Officer (Commissioner) Marion County Courts
Year: 2013 - 2016
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Attorney (Of Counsel) CATE, TERRY, AND GOOKINS, LLC
Year: 2016 - 2021
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Attorney (of Counsel) Riley Cate, LLC
Year: 2021 - Current
Description: 11 Municipal Drive, Suite 320, Fishers, IN 46038
Attorney STRODTMAN & SEITER
Year: 2004 - 2005
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Professional Associations
Hamilton County Bar Association Member (2016 - Current)
Indiana State Bar Member (1998 - Current)
Indianapolis Bar Association Member (1998 - Current)
Reserve Officers Association Member (1992 - Current)
Awards
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Finalist for "Indy's Best and Brightest"
Junior Achievement 2007.0
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Bronze Star
U.S. Army 2004.0
Note: Awarded for Meritorious service while in Combat. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, I served as the liaison for female and juvenile detainees and helped reorganize the juvenile justice system in Baghdad while assigned to the Iraqi Ministry of Justice under the Coalition Povisional Authority.
Education
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Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis J.D. | Law
Year: 1994 - 1998
Honors: Winner of the 1998 Client Counseling Competition
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Western Michigan University B.S. | Criminal Justice, Political Science
Year: 1990 - 1992
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
Civil Forfeitures for Criminal Defense Attorneys, Downtown Lawyers CLE, Columbia Club, November 2020, A review of Civil Forfeiture law geared for Criminal Defense Attorneys who are working with clients whose property has been seized by law enforcement.
Civil Forfeitures for Criminal Defense Attorneys, Downtown Lawyers CLE, Columbia Club, November 2020, A review of Civil Forfeiture law geared for Criminal Defense Attorneys who are working with clients whose property has been seized by law enforcement.
Certifications
- Admitted to Indiana Bar: Indiana State Bar
Websites
https://www.davidmseiterlaw.com
Attorney Seiter Personal Page
https://www.rileycate.com
RILEY CATE, LLC
RILEY CATE, LLC
11 Municipal Drive, Suite 320-D, FISHERS, IN 46038
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed