Felipe Noe Merino, Criminal Defense Attorney in Goshen, Indiana

Felipe concentrates on criminal defense, general, and juvenile. Each area below outlines the kind of case Felipe handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• General

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• Juvenile

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Felipe's primary office is at 102 N Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-3207. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Felipe usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Felipe discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Felipe for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Felipe walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Felipe offer a free consultation?

  Felipe charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Felipe's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Felipe's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in Indiana typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Felipe gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Felipe take my case if I'm outside Goshen?

  Felipe is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Felipe will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Felipe?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Felipe will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Felipe accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Felipe's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.