Josiah Swinney Criminal Attorney, Forfeiture Lawyer, Appeals & Personal Injury, Indianapolis

Josiah Swinney Criminal Attorney, Forfeiture Lawyer, Appeals & Personal Injury, Indianapolis is a lawyer in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on high-stakes litigation, including criminal defense, constitutional rights, suppression hearings, complex civil forfeiture disputes, criminal appeals, and personal injury cases involving death or serious bodily injury. Josiah Swinney leads the Personal Injury, Federal Civil Forfeiture, and White Collar Defense Practice, guiding clients through state and federal court proceedings. The firm serves the entire state of Indiana, with specific coverage of Marion County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County, Boone County, Monroe County, Madison County, Johnson County, Hancock County, Shelby County, and communities such as Greenfield, Bloomington, Noblesville, Carmel, and Fishers. The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on 79 reviews.

The legal team brings over 60 years of combined litigation experience to complex cases. Josiah Swinney graduated with honors from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and began his career clerking for Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher. His work has included drafting for cases litigated in the Supreme Court of the United States. In the Indiana Supreme Court, he successfully litigated the conviction of a police officer in a case that received public attention. His oral arguments and written advocacy have received a commendation from the Chief Judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, and named a Top 100 Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He was also named a Top Attorney Rising Star in Indiana by Indianapolis Monthly and featured in major news outlets including Bloomberg.

The office is located at 951 N Delaware St in the St. Joseph neighborhood. It sits on North Delaware Street, a short distance from East 10th Street. The location is about a quarter of a mile from the Central Library - Indianapolis Marion-County Public Library and a short drive from North Meridian Street.

The business maintains a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and a steady record of repeat and referred clients. This standing is built on specific successes in criminal appeals and forfeiture litigation, establishing the firm as a dedicated resource for complex legal matters in Indianapolis.

Services:

• Appeals
• Civil Litigation
• Criminal Defense
• Forfeiture Defense
• Forfeiture Law
• Personal Injury