Roy Dominguez
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Roy Dominguez
Biography
I was elected Lake County Sheriff in 2002 and I took my oath of office on January 1, 2003. I is the only elected Sheriff of Lake County with a Juris Doctorate and only one of seven nationwide. My experience in law enforcement first as an Indiana State Trooper, Public Defender, and Deputy Prosecutor prepared me well for the challenges and duties of a Sheriff. At the Indiana State Police Academy I was awarded the Donald Flint Award for being first in his class.
My short stint as a steelworker at Inland Steel as an Apprentice Millwright equipped him for the challenges in college earning my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Indiana University NWI and his Juris Doctorate from Valparaiso University.
My legal experience has been in personal injury, family practice, juvenile and criminal law. My court practice includes the United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, the United States District Court, the Southern District of Indiana, the Indiana State Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
I was legal counsel for the Lake County Assessor's Office, Special Counsel for the Indiana Department of Revenue, Corporate Counsel for the City of East Chicago, School Corporation Counsel for the River Forest Community School Corporation in Hobart, he served as Chairman of the Board and then Administrative Law Judge of the of the Indiana Workers' Compensation Board in Indianapolis.
Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - I offer free initial consultation.
- Credit Cards Accepted - I accept all credit cards, money orders, checks, and cash.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Payment plans are available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Sheriff Lake County, Indiana Sheriff's Office
Year: 2003 - 2011
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Deputy Prosecutor State Prosecutor's Office Of Lake County, Indiana
Year: 1982 - 1989
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Senior Legal Counsel Family Christian World
Year: 2012 - Current
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State Trooper Indiana State Police
Year: 1976 - 1979
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Professional Associations
Family Christian Center Member (2002 - Current)
Indiana Roll of Attorneys Member (1982 - Current)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Member (Current)
Philippine Professional Association of Northwest Indiana Member (Current)
Hispanic Organization Promoting Excellent (H.O.P.E) Founding Member/Former President (Current)
Indiana State Bar Member (Current)
AHEPA, Association of Greek Brotherhood, #78 Member (2010 - Current)
Publications
Valor: The American Odyssey of Roy Dominguez Indiana University Press (April 15, 2012)
Awards
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Community Appreciation Award
Latino Historical Society I.U. 1989.0
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Community Appreciation Award
Indiana University Northwest 1988.0
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Police Officer of the Year
Indiana Council Against Domestic Violence 2008.0
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Sagamore of the Wabash
Indiana State Governor, Evan Bayh 1989.0
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Community Service Award
Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Northwest Indiana, Inc. 1990.0
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Community Service Award
Northwest Indiana District Carpenters Union 1991.0
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Community Service Award
United Auto Workers - Region 3 1994.0
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Alumni of the Year, President's Award
I.U. Alumni Association 1996.0
Education
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Valparaiso University School of Law J.D. (1982) | Law
Year: 1979 - 1982
Honors: Activities: Founder of Latino Law Students Association
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Indiana University - Indiana University-Northwest B.A. (1979) | Sociology
Year: 1973 - 1979
Honors: Activities: IU Police Department
Websites
http://www.dominguezlawyer.com/
Law Office of Roy Dominguez
Law Office of Roy Dominguez
7895 Broadway, Suite #R, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-7993