David M Seiter

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Experienced Lawyer/Former Judicial Officer in Central Indiana

Experience: 25 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Juvenile Law and 5 others

Finalist for "Indy's Best and Brightest" and Bronze Star

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I was admitted to practice law throughout the state of Indiana in 1998. As a general practice lawyer, I have experience in both criminal and civil law. I practiced law for over 14 years and built a successful private practice before serving as a judicial officer in Marion County, Indiana for 3.5 years. As a judicial officer, I was assigned to the Arrestee Processing Center (APC) and major felony drug court where I focused my efforts on problem solving and reducing recidivism through offender education efforts. Returning to private practice in October, 2016, I expecs to incorporate the lessons I learned from the judiciary in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of my client’s cases. I have major felony trial & appellate advocacy experience. While many lawyers will spend an entire career and never have the opportunity to argue before the Indiana Supreme Court, I've done so three (3) times. Those decisions have helped shape Indiana law in the areas of Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and Habitual Traffic Violator offenses. In 2013, I retired as a field grade officer in the U.S. Army Reserves after serving for 25 years. Originally enlisting as a private out of high school in 1988, I was later commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in the Military Police and completed the U.S. Army’s Airborne school. I served as a commander of the 384th MP HHC in Fort Wayne, IN, before transferring to the Judge Advocates General (JAG) Corps in 2000 where I served the remainder of my Army career as a military lawyer. In 2003, I deployed to Iraq as a JAG officer with the 800th Military Police Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was assigned to the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in the Iraqi Ministry of Justice where I served as the “ombudsman” for juvenile and female detainees. I earned the Bronze Star during my deployment for a variety of accomplishments.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Indiana

Since 1998

Professional Experience

2016 - Current

CATE, TERRY, AND GOOKINS, LLC

Attorney (Of Counsel)

2016 - Current

Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis

Adjunct Professor- Substantive Criminal Law

2013 - 2016

Marion County Courts

Judicial Officer (Commissioner)

2005 - 2013

GARRISON LAW FIRM, LLC

Attorney (Of Counsel)

2004 - 2005

STRODTMAN & SEITER

Attorney

2003 - 2004

US Army (OIF)

Judge Advocate Officer

1998 - 2003

STRODTMAN & ASSOCIATES

Attorney

1995 - 1998

Marion County Superior Court 10 (Judge Richard Huston)

Bailiff

Education

1994 - 1998

Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis

J.D. | Law

Honors: Winner of the 1998 Client Counseling Competition

1990 - 1992

Western Michigan University

B.S. | Criminal Justice, Political Science

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Awards

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Finalist for "Indy's Best and Brightest"

Junior Achievement

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Bronze Star

U.S. Army

Contacts

CATE TERRY AND GOOKINS 301 E. Carmel Drive Suite C400 Carmel, IN IN 46032 Telephone: (317) 564-0016

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David M Seiter Experienced Lawyer/Former Judicial Officer in Central Indiana

Experience: 25 years

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Phone: (317) 564-0016

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Juvenile Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

White Collar Crime

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Military Law

Veteran's Benefits

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Admitted to Indiana Bar

Indiana State Bar

Websites

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