About Me
More Than Just an Attorney
Tiffany was born and raised in McHenry, Illinois. She graduated from Saint Joseph’s College Indiana (SJC) with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. At SJC, Tiffany was an NCAA Division II athlete as a jumper on the track team. Tiffany went on to obtain her law degree from Valparaiso University Law School (VU), where she was an honors program scholar and graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, Tiffany was a national trial advocacy team competitor and also a member of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. She is a true animal lover!
During her educational pursuit, Tiffany sought out multiple opportunities to expand her legal knowledge at multiple prosecutors offices, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, and the Criminal Clinic at VU. Tiffany also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Robert L. Miller, Jr., in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
After Tiffany was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 2018, she joined the Office of the Indiana Attorney General as an Intensive Deputy Attorney General handling matters from multiple divisions within the office. Tiffany spent the next several years as a Deputy Attorney General in Criminal Appeals practicing in front of the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, with high success and over 20 published decisions. Following her time as an appellate attorney, Tiffany turned her attention to trial and defense work.
Why Choose Me
Honest, Experienced Lawyer
Tiffany uses her experience and insight into the prosecution of crimes to defend the rights of those who stand accused. She listens to clients to determine and work to meet their needs, and she derives deep satisfaction from being able to help.
Modern Legal Care
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40
Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile.
Top 40 under 40 members strive to encompass the knowledge, skill, experience, and success held by only the best lawyers in America.
Diverse Legal Experience
Private firm trial and defense work.
Deputy Attorney General in Criminal Appeals practicing in front of the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Intensive Deputy Attorney General at the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Judicial extern to the Honorable Robert L. Miller, Jr., in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
Interned at multiple prosecutor’s offices, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, and the Criminal Clinic at VU.
Focus Areas
OVERVIEW
As a trial attorney, Tiffany uses her experience and insight into the prosecution of crimes to defend the rights of those who stand accused. She listens to clients to determine and work to meet their needs, and she derives deep satisfaction from being able to help.
Tiffany understands the stakes and will work to find a creative solution to avoid lasting impacts on your life.
Tiffany has years of experience with appeals and reviewing records as a Deputy Attorney General. Unlike other appellate defense attorneys, Tiffany spent years focusing on and perfecting direct appeals and appeals from denials of post-conviction relief.
Tiffany knows the Rules of Appellate Procedure and has a strong understanding of Indiana’s laws and crimes. Trust an experienced appellate attorney, who knows how to anticipate and defend against the State’s tactics and strategies, to analyze the possibility of relief in your case.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Criminal defense law consists of the legal protections afforded to people who have been accused of committing a crime.
COLLABORATIVE LAW
Collaborative Law is a method of dispute resolution designed to help parties voluntarily resolve issues instead of having the judge make these decisions for them. The goal is to encourage parties to consider their own needs and interests and enable them to make their own decisions by mutual agreement.
APPEALS
The purpose of an appeal is to have a court ruling reconsidered. An appeal is defined as the process by which a decision made by a lower court is asked to be reviewed by a higher court.
POST-CONVICTION RELIEF
Post conviction refers to the legal process which takes place after a trial results in the conviction of the defendant.