LAKE COUNTY JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION
Elected by his peers in the legal community to serve multiple times on the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission, which screens and nominates judicial applicants for gubernatorial appointment to the Superior Court of Lake County Indiana.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE SECTION OF THE LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Longtime Chairman/Co-chairman the Criminal Defense Section of the Lake County Bar Association, advocating for changes to our criminal justice system through dialogue with leaders from the judicial, legislative, law enforcement, corrections, and indigent defense communities, while also offering the membership a continuous stream of legal education and facilitating dialogue that allows our membership to share its knowledge collectively.
INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
Members of Indiana State Bar Association who represent the Indiana State Bar Association during Naturalization Ceremonies for new citizens.
Serve as Executive Board member of the Lake County Public Defender Board because we believe that no person should ever stand before any court to answer for a crime without competent legal representation.
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER BOARD
FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER BOARD
Serve as Executive Board member and President of the Federal Community Defender Board as we are committed to the maxim that no person should ever stand before any court to answer for a crime without competent legal representation. Because we practice what we preach, we regularly accept appointments to defend the indigent in both federal and state court.
7TH CIRCUIT HONOR ROLL OF ATTORNEYS
Recognized on the Honor Roll of Attorneys by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
FEDERAL COURT COMMITTEES
Served on federal court committees, helping to revise local federal court rules and select a panel of prospective federal magistrates.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
Present Continuing Legal Education to the local criminal defense bar.
We Are
Respected
Those attorneys who effectively try cases (and appeal them when necessary) earn the respect of their colleagues and adversaries, and that respect is a very valuable tool when it comes to defending a client charged with committing a crime. In order for a criminal defense attorney to achieve the best result for his client, the prosecutor needs to know that an attorney isn’t afraid to take the case to trial and has demonstrated their ability to win similar cases.
In addition to successfully trying cases, other signs of respect are the recognition the attorneys receive by their peers, the positions within the profession they attain and the impact the attorneys have on the legal community in which they serve.
Stracci Law Group is on the legal forefront, and actively works to shape the future of our local, state, and federal justice systems. Paul and the team represent and serve their legal community in many ways.
NORTHWEST INDIANA TRIAL ATTORNEYS
Our team’s 80+ years of experience enable us to skillfully deal with whatever the witnesses, medical experts, insurance defense attorneys, prosecutors, or courts throw at us during your case.
WE ARE UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO HELP YOU
We Are
Resourceful
The attorneys of the Stracci Law Group cut their teeth as young prosecutors and public defenders in the rough and tumble courts of Lake County, Indiana. They took on volumes of complex cases and faced off against adversaries with decades of experience. In order to be successful, our attorneys quickly developed a variety of procedural, research, writing, and trial skills. These early experiences have resulted in legal careers defined by this resourcefulness and have armed our team with legal skills that can be applied with the same effectiveness in courts throughout Indiana and the country.
Additionally, our attorneys have practiced in Indiana their entire careers. With that experience comes an intimate knowledge of the system, its players, and the local realities that drive the outcomes of legal battles. This is vital to understanding the nuances of each case, and knowing what facts and arguments are most likely to get you the best result. Our diverse experience, both in and out of court, has enabled us to develop an extensive network of experts, investigators, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel. This is an invaluable resource that we can and will turn to in a wide variety of situations.
Our team has handled thousands of cases, each with their own new and unique issues. During that span the law, procedures, and public perception have changed dramatically. We strive to always stay ahead of that curve and honor our commitment to you by developing and maintaining a network of legal and educational resources, so that no matter what legal challenge you face, we can help.
Effectively representing our clients means relentlessly working their case with the same intensity, dedication, and passion as if they were our own friends and family.
RUTHLESS REPRESENTATION WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
We Are
Relentless
Arguing the law is the most commonly attributed responsibility of a lawyer and is always essential in fighting a case. Our team works endlessly to stay current on the law and to reshape it when necessary. Not every law is contained in a statute, and not every court opinion will match the facts of your case exactly. We strive to roll up our sleeves and create new legal argument to further your case, addressing issues that have not been fully decided with the same focus and confidence as we do issues of “black letter law.” Even when the facts are against you, we are determined to do our best to put the law on your side.
Attention to detail is vital to defending a criminal case. The facts that accompany the charges against you are frequently the State’s case presented in its best light. Getting to the real story takes a dogged commitment to seek out all the evidence. We work tirelessly to find that video that wasn’t watched, that item that wasn’t tested, and that witness that wasn’t interviewed. We understand that presenting a winnable case begins with the details and we are not afraid to burn the midnight oil to find, learn, and understand every detail because as the details go, so goes the shape of the case. Only after all the minute details have been exposed can the big picture be effectively brought to light.
Paul Stracci has always believed that the best measure of success is knowing that he has done everything he ethically can for his clients, and having his clients feel that he did as well. That is why the Stracci Law Group handles every client and every case with the same unrelenting approach. We will not stop fighting until the case is truly over and we have exhausted every possible legal remedy, or we have achieved our client’s goal.
The first step in relentlessly working the case is being responsive to our client’s needs. Availability is not just a courtesy in legal matters, it is essential. Questioning, arrest, and the threat of prosecution are not confined to the hours of 9 to 5, Monday through Friday – nor are anxiety, fear, or unanswered questions after an injury. That’s why we use modern technology to ensure that even when you cannot immediately reach an attorney, we are aware that you have contacted us — we delve into the problem you are facing and treat your problem with the urgency it deserves! In fact, our team prides itself on getting back to you after working hours and even on the weekends when necessary.
