The Law Offices of Tony Zirkle
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7580 East 109th Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 308-1673
702 W. Coliseum Blvd. Suite 2A
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 804-4928
Pyramid #2, Suite 2042
3500 DePauw Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 658-0107
110 North Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 386-7960
TONY ZIRKLE
7580
E 109th Ave Crown Point, Indiana ( IN) 46307
(219) 308-1673
110 N. Main St., South Bend, Indiana (IN) 46601
(574) 386-7960
Indianapolis, Indiana (IN): (317) 658-0107
Ft. Wayne, Indiana (IN): (260) 804-4928
www.TonyZirkle.com
email: LawFirm@TonyZirkle.com
| Attorney: | ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE: | |
| United States Supreme Court (November 12, 2003) 7th Circuit Court of Appeals (May 23, 2003) United States District Courts, (Indiana Northern & Southern Districts) Indiana State Courts |
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| Member: | American Bar Association Indiana State Bar Association Lake County and St. Joseph County Bar Associations |
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| Experience: |
LAW OFFICES OF TONY ZIRKLE Established Feb. 2004. Criminal
Defense, Family Law, Accident and Personal Injury, Immigration, Bankruptcy,
Social Security, Workers' Compensation, Wills, Estates & Trusts Focus |
Crown Point, IN |
| LAW OFFICES OF LEE F. MELLINGER Associate Attorney, January 2003 to February 2004 General Litigation Practice with focus on Criminal (40%), Family (40%), Bankruptcy, Contracts, Personal Injury, etc. (20%). Three appeals. |
Elkhart, IN | |
| TIMOTHY F. KELLY & ASSOCIATES Part-time Legal Assistant Assisted in Research and Writing for Civil Plaintiff's Law Firm May 2002 to May 2003 |
Dyer, IN | |
| ELKHART COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Felony Criminal Deputy Prosecutor for Superior Court #5 **** in Felony Jury Trials: *** in Felony Bench Trials *** in Habitual Offender Proceedings *** in Misdemeanor Bench Trials May 2002 to December 2002 |
Elkhart, IN | |
| LAKE COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE Drug Unit Deputy Prosecutor On-Call Deputy to the Lake Co. Drug Task Force Charged Approximately *** Felony Drug Cases in 5 months October 2001 to April 2002 |
Crown Point, IN | |
| ROWE & ROWE June 2001 to October 2001 General Civil Practice with focus on Insurance Defense and P.I. Civil Litigation (Wrongful Death, Auto, Property, Products, Malpractice, etc.) |
South Bend, IN | |
| ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE January 1999 to May 2001 as a Felony Deputy Prosecutor |
South Bend, IN |
| Solo Trials: | Over *** solo trials in 1999-2000. | |
| Typical Felonies Handled: | (Jury Trials): Drug Dealing (Cocaine), Promoting Professional Gambling, Criminal Recklessness (Drive-by Shooting), Resisting Law Enforcement, Intimidation, Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Pointing a Loaded Firearm, Felony Possession of a Firearm, and Operating While Intoxicated (misdemeanor) | |
| Cases that have not gone to a Jury: | Racketeering (Pandering Obscenity), Civil RICO Forfeitures, Money Laundering, Conspiracy to Commit RICO, Obstruction of Justice, Habitual Prostitution, Child Seduction, Promoting Prostitution, Maintaining a Chop Shop, Habitual OWI, Robbery, Burglary, Criminal Gang Activity, Interstate Custody Violation, Dealing in a Sawed-off Shotgun, Repeat Drug Dealing (Marijuana), Impersonation of a Public Servant, Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Handgun, Habitual Felony/Substance/Traffic Offenders, Escape, Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Forgery, Theft, Residential Entry, Battery by Bodily Waste, Auto Theft, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Receiving Stolen Property, etc. | |
| Records Held: | Most Felony Jury Trials (12) in the yr. 2000 among 22
Prosecutors Undefeated in Solo Completed Jury Trials (10-0) [1 Hung/1 Mistrial] Most Trial Convictions in one afternoon (6 separate bench trials) Heaviest Case Load (4th largest felony load (190) while Directing the Traffic & Misdemeanor Division) Most DUI Convictions in 1999-2000: (8-1) |
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| Awards: | 2000: | “Make My Day Award” for the Record Number of Jury Trials and for Lack of Fear in the Courtroom |
| 1999: | “Prosecutorial Award” for Aggressive Prosecution |
| A. | COMMUNITY PROSECUTOR November 2000-May 2001 | |
| Focus: | Drug dealing, obscenity, Internet & computer crimes, prostitution, | |
| RICO, liaison to police dept. for search warrants, general
crime prevention, etc. |
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| John’s school established: March 2001 | ||
| Assisted the investigation and search warrant preparation for a
bust of the first chop shop sting in 15-years (Approximately 100 auto theft cases solved) |
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| Successfully obtained a search warrant and seized a computer used to download child pornography from the Internet |
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| Grand Jury Experience: | November 2000, solo prepared and presented a 19-count
indictment on issues involving pandering obscenity, racketeering, money laundering and conspiracy to commit RICO |
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| True bills were handed down on all 19 counts presented | ||
| RACKETEERING CASES CHARGED/INDICTED and HANDLED |
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| Handled a several month undercover investigation and directed the
simultaneous serving of search warrants on four (4) adult book stores Prepared & served a second search warrant on the Goalie store Utilized use immunity to secure employee’s testimony |
| B. | MAJOR DRUG DEALING PROSECUTOR May 2000-Nov. 2000 | ||
| Handled approximately ** major drug dealing cases *** in felony drug dealing suppression motions |
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| C. | DIRECTOR, Traffic and Misdemeanor Division Jan.99-Aug. 2000 | ||
| Oversaw 6 attorneys and staff Solo trial experience: over *** trials with a *** approx. conviction rate Conducted depositions, interviewed and prepared witnesses for trial Opposed Post-Conviction Relief and Expungement motions |
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| Typical Cases Handled: | Criminal Conversion, Child Pornography Possession, Indecent Exposure to Children, Voyeurism (Peeping), Operating While Intoxicated (alcohol and drugs), Marijuana Possession and Dealing, Possession and Dealing of a Look-a-Like Substances, Domestic Violence Battery, Criminal Trespass, Resisting Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct, Prostitution and Patronizing, Reckless Driving, Minor Consuming/Possession of Alcohol, Cruelty/Neglect of Animals, False Informing, Attempts, Assisting a Criminal/ Aiding/ Accomplices, Intimidation, Failure to Appear, Criminal Mischief, Check Deception, Hit & Run, Illegal Weapons Possession, Pointing a Firearm, Invasion of Privacy, Joyriding, Harassment, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Juvenile Crimes, Various Traffic Offenses, etc. | ||
| Criminal Law Enforcement Seminars: | Dept. of Justice/NDAA National Advocacy Center - Columbia, SC
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| Indiana Prosecuting Attorney’s Council (IPAC) Conferences |
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| Indiana Bar Association Seminars | Family Law, 2003 Pro Bono Law, January 2003 Ethics for a Prosecutor’s Final Arguments, January 2001 DUI Law, April 1999 Traffic Law, December 1998 |
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| FOLEY & SMALL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Legal Consultant, 99-2000, completed 2-3 projects including a
civil appeal Researched Various Issues Dealing with Personal Injury Civil Litigation |
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| HUELAT & GARDNER | Michigan City, IN | ||
| Associate Attorney, 1998 full-time, 1999, 2002 independent
contractor General Civil Practice with a Concentration in Insur. Law, Contracts/Torts Conducted Extensive Research throughout U.S. Jurisdictions and Courts both On-Line via WestLaw and throughout various Law Libraries Wrote briefs and motions including several Summary Judgment Motions Argued Cases before Judges and Participated in Civil Trials Experienced in Civil Rights Claims, Subrogation, Insurance Contracts, Property and Fire, Automobile Claims, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Landlord-Tenant, Products Liability, etc. Research Consultant for 28 U.S.C. 1983 Civil Rights Claims |
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| JUDICIAL LAW CLERK, Allen Co. Sup. Court (97-98) | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Conducted Research and Writing for the Chief Judge of Allen Sup.
Court Assisted the Judges with Jury Instructions, Trial Prep and Office Mgmt. Wrote Opinions for the Court, Coordinated Court Schedules with Attys Assisted the Probate Magistrate in Processing and Analyzing Claims Concerning Wills, Estates, Trusts, Guardianships and Taxes Conducted Small Claims Court while Assisting the Magistrate |
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| MEDICAL OFFICE of PAUL M. WATSON, M.D. | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Emergency Medical Technician, School Breaks 1994-96 Assisted Physician in Family Medical Practice |
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| ANDREWS UNIVERSITY | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| University Physics Lab Director, July 1993-December 1994 Managed classroom lab sessions. Evaluated and counseled students Prepared, analyzed, implemented and repaired computers and lab equip. |
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| UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Physics/Economics Major, Japanese Studies, June 1988-August 1990 Top 5%, GPA: 3.33 Ranked 1st in Company, 27 of 1150 in Military (47 overall) Superintendent’s List (3.4+ GPA with As in P.E., Conduct & Military Performance) Nominated for Junior Regimental Commander Sophomore Class President, conducted $20,000 Fund Raising Campaign Plebe Company Commander. Plebe Summer Squad Leader Varsity Wrestling/Crew Teams: One of 250 of 1000 Selected for Airborne Airborne, Sailing B and SCUBA quals. Honorable Med. Discharge, 1990 |
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| Legal Education: |
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | Bloomington, IN |
| Doctor of Jurisprudence, August 1997 | ||
| Top 1/3, GPA: 3.27. Accelerated Program, (May 1995-June 1997) A* (Highest Grade in Indiana Constitutional Law) A- Constitutional Law, A- Constitutional Law II Courses included Federal Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure A* (Highest Grade in U.C.C. Article 2 Sales Class) Dean’s Honors: Spring 1996, Fall 1996 Capital Jury Project Administrative Assistant, Scheduled Jury Interviews Interviewed Juror and Audited the Death Penalty Seminar Participated in the Law and Religion Seminar: Presented 30-page Research Paper on First Amendment issues in the United States Supreme Court Chapter Secretary: CLS, Delegate: 95 & 96 National Conferences Legal Research/Writing (one year course with a 1st Amendment professor) Moot Court Competition Quarter-Finalist (research/writing/oral argument) |
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| Legal Teaching Experience: | ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Political Science Dept. |
Berrien Springs, MI |
| Adjunct Professor of Constitutional Law, Spring 2000 Director of the Pre-Law Program and Advisor to Pre-Law Students |
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| Moot Court Judge: |
INDIANA UNIVERSITY Spring, 1997, Spring 1998 |
Bloomington, IN |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | South Bend, IN | |
| Spring, 2002 | ||
| Education: (non-legal) | ANDREWS UNIV. THEOL. SEMINARY |
Berrien Springs, MI |
| Masters in Divinity Degree Candidate G.P.A. 3.7. Commenced in June 1998, 2 tests from completion Delivered Seminary Chapel Sermon: June 2000 6 credits completed towards PhD/ThD – possible dissertation topic- Rev. 9 – Historical and Theological Hermeneutical Attempts in Interpretation |
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| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, May 1995 |
Washington, DC | |
| Major: International Economics: Theory, Policy, Trade & Finance | ||
| GPA: 3.58, cum laude Attended September 1991-March 1993, Spring 1995 Nominated for Rhodes Scholarship, 1992 French Language Proficiency: Master’s Level G Rating Member, Theological Fellowship; Varsity Stunt Squad Emergency Medical Technician, Georgetown Univ. Hospital-Volunteer |
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| ANDREWS UNIVERSITY School of Business: Bachelor of Arts, Economics, December 1994 College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Arts, Religion, June 1995 GPA: 3.86, cum laude Attended March 1993-December 1994 Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Society) Flag Football. Intramural Softball Champions |
Berrien Springs, MI | |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY |
Kokomo, IN | |
| 4.0 G.P.A., Spring 1991 Highest Scorer: American History; Sociology |
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| U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY See above under Experience |
Annapolis, MD | |
| TIPTON HIGH SCHOOL | Tipton, IN | |
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High School Graduate, May 1988 **, ***, **** Attorney ethical rules prohibt the listing of statistics on this Web site. |
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