Felony Criminal Defense for LaPorte County. Thoroughly Prepared, Case by Case.
Every case is different, and there's no single right way to handle one. You need a lawyer who looks closely at the details of your case and prepares accordingly — including being ready for trial when that's what the case calls for. Schedule a ConsultationWho I Am
I’m Hyrum LaTurner, a felony criminal defense attorney based in LaPorte County, Indiana, where I handle the majority of my caseload in LaPorte Superior Court 1 and LaPorte Circuit Court. I’m also available to take cases across Northwest Indiana and Illinois where the situation calls for it. My background as a public defender handling serious felony cases — combined with academic training as a philosophy professor — shapes a disciplined, methodical approach to every case I take.
I believe the best outcomes come from thorough preparation, not shortcuts. That means closely investigating the evidence, understanding the law, and knowing every realistic option before deciding on a direction. Most cases are resolved before trial — but that decision should come from strength and full information, not from being unprepared to go further if needed.
If you or someone you love is facing felony charges in LaPorte County, you deserve a lawyer who will take the time to understand what makes your case unique — and who is fully prepared for trial if that turns out to be the right path.
Why I Take a Limited Number of Clients
My public defender caseload is demanding, and I take that responsibility seriously. Because of that demand, I intentionally limit the number of private clients I accept at any given time. This isn’t a marketing device — it’s a commitment to giving every case, appointed or retained, the attention it deserves.
I’m committed to providing excellent representation to those who are most vulnerable and least able to afford it — that commitment shapes how I practice, whether the case is appointed or retained.
If I can’t take your case, I’ll tell you directly rather than stringing you along.
No Two Cases Are the Same
Most criminal cases are resolved through negotiation, and when a plea agreement genuinely serves your interests, that’s the direction we’ll take. Other cases call for something different. There’s no single best approach — the right strategy depends on the specific facts, the evidence, and what you’re trying to achieve. What stays constant is the preparation behind it: understanding the case thoroughly enough to recognize the right path, and being ready to see it through, including at trial, if that’s what the case requires.
Thorough case investigation
Real trial experience
Clear, honest communication
What I Handle
- Felony defense only
- Bond and pretrial hearings
- Plea negotiation
- Jury and bench trials
Practice focused on felony matters, based primarily in LaPorte County, Indiana, with availability to take cases across Northwest Indiana and Illinois as needed. I do not handle misdemeanor cases.
About Hyrum LaTurner
Hyrum LaTurner practices felony criminal defense in LaPorte County, Indiana, with experience handling serious felony matters as a public defender across LaPorte Superior Court 1 and LaPorte Circuit Court. His background also includes work as a philosophy professor, which informs a careful, analytical approach to case strategy, evidence, and argument. He founded LaTurner Law, LLC to provide clients with disciplined, trial-ready representation.
Facing Felony Charges in LaPorte County?
Because I take on a limited number of private clients, don’t wait to reach out.
Call 219-213-2210 to schedule a consultation. A $250 consultation fee applies to private clients.