Practice Areas
As a former United States Marine, Matt Chapel brings a relentless attitude and never-say-die spirit to his brand of trial advocacy and criminal defense. You will find no truer friend and legal partner when you are charged with a crime in Ohio or Indiana. Matt has served clients for over three decades with a solid reputation for securing acquittals or even avoiding trials and charges altogether. If you are charged with a crime – or even if you think you might be charged – the attorney you choose can be your most crucial decision.
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Drunk Driving
OWI/DUI/OVI offenses involve operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. These charges can lead to severe penalties, including fines, license suspension, and even jail time.
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Assault & Battery
Assault and Battery can be misdemeanors or felonies. Indiana and Ohio use different definitions for the two. But these offenses involve either the threat or actual infliction of harm on another person.
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence against a current or former spouse, intimate partner, cohabitant, or family member. It can include physical harm, threats, or violent acts
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Drug Charges
Drug charges can range from possession to trafficking and distribution. Consequences can include fines, imprisonment, and a permanent criminal record.
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No Contact Orders
No contact orders, also called protective orders or restraining orders, are court directives preventing one person from contacting another. Violations can lead to fines and imprisonment.
