Matthew N. Fech
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Merrillville, Indiana
Law Office of Matthew N. Fech P.C.
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 2002
Education: The University of Toledo College of Law
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Law Office of Matthew N. Fech P.C.
9219 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410 Visit website
A consummate professional with over 20 years of experience, Matthew N. Fech has always put the needs of his clients above all else, ensuring they get the quality representation they deserve in their strenuous criminal law matters. Owner of the Law Office of Matthew N. Fech P.C. in Merrillville, Indiana, he serves clients in Lake County, Porter County and all throughout Northwest Indiana in matters pertaining to drug crimes, DUI/OWI/DWIs, juvenile crimes, theft, sex offenses, white-collar crimes and other felonies and misdemeanors.
Mr. Fech completed his undergraduate studies in 1998, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education and teaching from Indiana University Northwest. He went on to enroll at The University of Toledo College of Law, where his shrewd legal acumen and talents were evident through his participation in many moot court competitions and his involvement in the trial team. He received his Juris Doctor in 2001, and a year later, he was admitted to practice law in Indiana. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
With a moral compass that never flutters in the face of complex legal challenges, Mr. Fech has garnered the adulation of his peers for promoting a pristine, client-centric practice that emphasizes ethics, personalized attention and enthusiastic zeal to seeing his clients free from their legal woes. For his many contributions, he has been rated a perfect 10 on Avvo as well as hosting myriad positive client testimonials on the site. He was also the recipient of the Chief’s Award by the Lake County Public Defender’s Office.
Within his legal community, Mr. Fech is a member of the Lake County Bar Association, where he currently serves as a board member and co-chair of the Criminal Defense Section and formerly served as president.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2001, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.fech-law.com/attorneys/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio (2001)
- Indiana (2002)
- United States District Court for Northern District of Indiana (2001)
- United States District Court for Northern District of Ohio (2002)
- Lake County Bar Association, President (2020)
- Federal Defender Board – President (TERM 2021-22)
- Member in Good Standing with Lake County Bar Association (2010 – Present)
- Deputy Public Defender – Lake County Public Defender’s Office (2012)
- Board Member of Lake County Bar Association – Representing District III (2013)
Educational Background
- Indiana University, Northwest Campus, Gary, IN - Bachelor of Science with Distinction, 1998
- University of Toledo, College of Law - Juris Doctorate, Honors: 2-Year member of Mock Trial Team and Student Bar Association – Treasurer, 2001
Honors
- Rated a perfect 10 on Avvo.
- Recipient of the Chief’s Award by the Lake County Public Defender’s Office.
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026