Gibson Law Office - Lafayette, IN

Gibson Law Office Law Firm Overview

The Gibson Law Office, in Lafayette, Indiana, represents people charged with serious felony and misdemeanor crimes, in state and federal court. Attorney Brett Gibson has significant jury trial experience, including winning acquittal at trials in Class A felony and drunk driving cases. Attorney Brett Gibson only handles criminal cases, including clients charged with:

•  Sex crimes: If you are accused of a sex crime, you should never waive your right to an attorney or submit to a polygraph examination. Aggressive legal representation early in the investigation is critical in defending sex crime allegations.
•  Drug crimes and DUI's: Drug crimes and DUIs can carry significant penalties, including a lengthy driver's license suspension. An experienced criminal defense attorney can evaluate whether a search of a person's home, vehicle, or person was illegal. When a person is arrested for DUI, their Indiana driver's license will be ordered suspended while the case is pending. An experienced criminal attorney may be able to get a person's driving privileges restored in 30 days with a probationary license.
•  Battery and crimes of violence: In Indiana, a person can use force to protect themselves from an attack. In any battery case where self-defense is an issue, it is important to contact an experienced criminal attorney immediately. An experienced criminal attorney can help identify evidence or witnesses that can help corroborate an assertion of self-defense.
•  Theft and Shoplifting: If a person is arrested for theft or shoplifting, they can be charged with a Class D felony and face up to three years in prison. It may be possible to avoid a felony conviction by challenging the State's evidence regarding intent or by negotiating a reduction of the felony to a misdemeanor.

The Gibson Law Office has extensive experience representing university students who have been arrested and subsequently charged with a university disciplinary action. When a student is arrested for a crime, they can face suspension or expulsion from a university. Attorney Brett Gibson regularly represents college students in university disciplinary actions, including suspension and expulsion hearings.

A criminal arrest or conviction can negatively impact a student's future job prospects. However, a new Indiana law became effective on July 1, 2011 that allows certain criminal records to be restricted from a person's criminal record. Crimes such as public intoxication and possession of marijuana can sometimes be resolved with an agreement that avoids a conviction. A person can petition to restrict access to such criminal records 30 days after charges are dismissed. Convictions for Class D felony and misdemeanor cases become eligible to be restricted eight years after the person completes their sentence. Attorney Brett Gibson represents clients throughout Indiana in restricting access to criminal records.

Attorney Brett Gibson has significant experience in representing foreign nationals, including international students. Certain criminal convictions can have harsh immigration consequences, including deportation and/or being determined to be inadmissible to the United States. In defending a foreign national charged with a crime, the defense must also include an analysis of the immigration consequences. A foreign national should never give a statement about a crime without their attorney present.

Practice Areas

• Criminal
• DUI
• OWI
• Theft
• Family Law

Previous Law Firm Name

• Brett B. Gibson, Attorney at Law

Additional Personnel

Ann Diedam, Secretary
Barry Gibson, Office Manager
Erin Handy, Legal Intern
Jonathan Haist, Legal Intern
Krysta Reef, Legal Assistant
Matt Kroes, Legal Intern
Morgan Ikerd, Legal Intern