Dawn R. Elston
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Biography
I have been a licensed Indiana Attorney for over 33 years. I have both civil and criminal jury trial experience. I have tried over 30 cases in front of a jury and hundreds of bench trials in front of a Judge. I have filed numerous appeals and have nine published Indiana Reporter decisions. My private law practice is concentrated in divorce and criminal defense. My general law practice also includes family law matters, wills and personal injury cases.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
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
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Free Consultation - My initial telephone consultation is free. There is a fee for in office consultations.
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
FBI Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation
Year: 1984 - 1986
Description: Investigated violations of Federal Criminal laws.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Clark County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 1987 - 1988
Description: Prosecuted violations of Indiana State laws.
Public Defender Clark County Public Defender's Office
Year: 1989 - 1997
Description: Defended indigent persons facing incarceration or termination of parental rights. Prepared and filed Appellate Briefs as the Chief Public Defender.
Litigation Associate Attorney Brown Todd and Heyburn, PLLC
Year: 1998 - 2000
Description: Litigation Section-Insurance Defense
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Clark County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 2001 - 2010
Description: Prosecuted felonies and juvenile offenses.
Private Practice Dawn R. Elston Attorney-At-Law
Year: 2010 - Current
Description: Private law practice concentrated in divorce, criminal defense, probate and personal injury.
Professional Associations
Clark County Bar Association (Current)
Indiana State Bar Association (Current)
Awards
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Incentive Award/Commendation
Federal Bureau of Investigation 1986.0
Education
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University of Louisville J.D. (1983) | Law
Year: 1980 - 1983
Honors: Activities: Phi Alpha Delta
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Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington B.A. (1980) | Political Science/Psychology
Year: 1978 - 1980
Honors: Indiana University Founder's Day Honor Student Activities: Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Websites
http://dawnelstonlaw.com/
Dawn Elston Law
538 E. Court Avenue
538 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 280-7707
Dawn Elston Law
538 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Jeffersonville, IN, USA