Law Office of Christopher Zoeller
55 Monument Circle
Suite 315
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tel: 317-636-9525
Fax: 317-636-9526
Website: www.zoelleratlaw.com
Our attorney, Chris Zoeller, has been practicing law in 1974. Beginning his career as a deputy prosecutor, he spent tenure as a senior narcotics deputy and pauper counsel prior to venturing into solo practice. From 1979 to 1986, he served as a part-time pauper counsel in Marion Criminal Court One, where he defended people who had no funds to hire an attorney, including the defense of four men charged with the death penalty. None of his clients has ever received the death penalty. He has personally been lead counsel in over 150 jury trials. Attorney Zoeller has achieved a BV-rating from Martindale Hubbell.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Zoeller is actively involved in the community. He is a member of both the Prospect Masonic Lodge Number 714 and the Knights of Columbus, the Saint Pius X Council.
He was nominated for the Marion County City Council by his political party and was a candidate for Marion County (Indianapolis) Prosecutor.
Areas of Practice
- Business & Commercial Law
- Business Organizations
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- White Collar Crimes
- Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Litigation & Appeals
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 1974
J.D.
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1971
B.A.
Honors: Junior Year - Stockholm's Universitet
Honors: Political Science Honors Program
Major: Political Science
Major: History
Languages
What Is An Appeal?
A defendant who is found guilty of some or all charges is entitled to an appeal to at least one level of appellate court. There are several levels of courts to appeal to; an example would be appealing to the circuit court of appeals first and then up to the next level. This can potentially continue on until it reached the Supreme Court of the United States. An appeal is a formal request that a higher court review the decisions or actions of a lower court. The defendant that is found guilty in the lower court usually makes an appeal. Some grounds for an appeal may include insufficient evidence, violation of rights or possible mistakes made by the judge or even how the jury handled the case.
Appeal
Also known as trial de novo which means new trial.
If you think what the judge or jury decides is unfair or wrong, you may ask for your case to be sent to a higher court. Tell the judge you want to appeal. You must file the necessary paperwork and post bond within 10 days. You cannot appeal if you pay any portion of the finr or costs the judge set in your case.
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