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Amanda C. Hires
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Amanda C. Hires

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21 reviews

Six West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410

Administrative Law, Assault and Battery, Bankruptcy and 15 more

About Amanda C. Hires

AMANDA C. HIRES

is license to practice law in Indiana, both in State and Federal Court. She is also licensed in the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court. She is a graduate of Purdue University where she was awarded the schools highest distinction upon graduation and a cum laude graduate of the Valparaiso University School of Law, where she was awarded course honors in Pre- Trial Skills, Indiana Constitutional Law and Social Security Disability. In addition, Amanda volunteered with the New Orleans Public Defenders Office for three (3) years, providing free legal representation to individuals in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Prior to graduating from Valparaiso School of Law, Ms. Hires worked for Judge Moss at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point, Indiana as a legal assistant and worked closely with prosecutors and defense attorneys. She has also remained actively involved with Valparaiso University School of Law, serving as an alumni member with Trial Advocacy Team, which specializes in trial litigation.

Currently, Amanda sits as a Pro- tem Judge for Lake Superior Court, County Division. Additionally, Ms. Hires volunteers for the Porter County Veterans Court, a problem solving Court, whose focus is on rehabilitating and providing legal representation to Veterans from Indiana.

Ms. Hires focuses her legal practice in the areas of criminal and traffic law and bankruptcy. Amanda can be reached via e- mail at: ahires@garryaweiss.com.

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. (Cum Laude) — 2010

• Purdue University, Hammond, Indiana
- B.A. — 2005
- Honors: With Highest Distinction
- Honors: Dean’s List — 2001 - 2005
- Honors: Semester Honors — 2001 — 2005
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Criminal Justice Specialty

Honors and Awards

• Course Honors Pre — Trial Skills — Valparaiso University School of Law

• Course Honors Indiana Constitutional Law - Valparaiso University School of Law

• Course Honors Social Security Disability Law - Valparaiso University School of Law

• Semester Honors: Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and 2010

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Luke County Bar Association, 2010 - present

• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Member, 2007 — Present

Past Employment Positions

• Judge Moss Lake County Government, Legal Assistant, 2005 — 2006

Pro Bono Activities

• New Orleans Public Defender Office, 2008 — 2010

• Veterans CIA, Porter County, 2012 — present

Fraternities/Sororities

• Phi Sigma Alpha

 

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Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2019
Hired Attorney

Amanda is very professional and helpful. not only relive my anxiety but also saved my points and fees. Highly recommended.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 19, 2017
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Counselor Hires accomplished several things via her representative efforts on my behalf. (1) She actually PRODUCED the needed, desired, but optimistic projections she suggested she could generate for me, (2) was a kind, professional, understanding legal sweetheart/friend/advocate while doing so, (3) and proved to me (via several court appearances) that her courtroom knowledge, associations, and 2 way court personnel respect was also, via Counselor Hires, in good hands. Amanda Hires is the BEST!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 02, 2013
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Attorney Hires was very professional and extremely helpful. She fixed my issue and helped me save my license, points, and fees. Highly recommended!

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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Criminal Law 8
    • Drug Crimes
    • DUI/DWI
    • Expungements
    • Felonies
    • Juvenile Law
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Traffic Violations
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Other 2
    • Assault and Battery
    • Identity Thefts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Law Office of Weiss, Schmidgall and Hires, PC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.wshlegal.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, Indiana
    2011, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    2010, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
    Memberships
    Luke County Bar Association
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Valparaiso University School of Law
    Class of 2010
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Purdue University
    Class of 2005
    B.A.
    Political Science/Criminal Justice

    Purdue University
    Class of 2005
    B.A.
    with highest distinction

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