John Mario Acosta Jr.

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Experience: 7 years

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John M. Acosta Jr. was born and raised in Southern California. In July 1996, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer for almost two years, with his remaining three years as a Military Police K-9 Officer, at various military installations and was honorably discharged. In 2001, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He spent almost twelve years with various Police and Sheriff’s Offices throughout the State of Georgia. During that time, he worked as a patrol officer and was eventually promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a U.S. Army Military Police Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer in State of Georgia, he has over 15 years of combined law enforcement experience. During those years he performed numerous DUI, misdemeanor, and felony investigations. Additionally, he has worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Indiana and has conducted numerous state court bench and jury trials. Although, he does not consider himself an expert, he does consider himself highly qualified to interpret and evaluate law enforcement actions.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Indiana

Since 2016

Professional Experience

2016 - Current

Acosta Law Office P.C.

Owner/Attorney

2019 - 2019

Starke County Prosecutor's Office

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

2016 - 2018

Porter County Prosecutor's Office

Deputy Prosecutor

2015 - 2016

Bockman & Associates, LLC

Law Clerk

2015 - 2015

Northern District of Indiana Federal Community Defender's Office

Law Clerk/Externship

2015 - 2015

Porter County Prosecutor's Office

Law Clerk/Externship

2015 - 2015

Lake County Public Defender's Office (Conflicts Division)

Law Clerk/Externship

2014 - 2014

William Alexa - Superior Court #2

Judicial Clerk

2014 - 2014

Porter County Prosecutor's Office

Law Clerk/Externship

2014 - 2014

Lake County Prosecutor's Office

Law Clerk/Internship

Education

2013 - 2015

Valparaiso University School of Law

J.D. (2015) | Law

2010 - 2012

Troy University - Troy campus

M.S. (2012) | Criminal Justice

2008 - 2010

Troy University - Troy campus

B.S. (2010) | Criminal Justice

Contacts

Office 205 East Jefferson Street Valparaiso IN 46383 Telephone: (219) 228-8899 Fax: (219) 228-8899

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Experience: 7 years

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Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

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

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

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

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Juvenile Law

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Languages

Spanish: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Law Enforcement Officer

Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Counsel

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