James D. Crum

James D. Crum was admitted to the bar in 1989. He is licensed to practice in the Indiana and U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana. He received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University.

Jim is a member of the Hamilton County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations. He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Defense Research Institute. Currently, Jim is a Public defense counsel for the Hamilton County Circuit Court and is an officer in the Carmel Defense section of the Hamilton County Bar Association.

Jim's experience in criminal Defense matters includes defending drunk driving, drug possession and dealing, burglary, murder and other misdemeanor and felony charges.

Representative Cases

Baber v. State of Indiana, 842 N.E.2d 343 (Ind. Sup. Ct. 2006)

Vasquez v. State of Indiana, 868 N.E.2d 473 (Ind. Sup. Ct. 2007)

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Hamilton County Bar Association

Member

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Hamilton County Circuit Court

Public Defense Counsel

Hamilton County Bar Association, Carmel Defense Section

Officer