1. Tompkins Law Firm — Downtown Indianapolis
Lists felony OWI and habitual violators.
Tompkins Law Firm lists OWI first among its practice areas, from East Market Street.
608 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
The Best OWI Lawyers in Indianapolis (2026)
The best OWI lawyers in Indianapolis in 2026 include Tompkins Law Firm for repeat and felony OWI, Gemma & Karimi, Rigney Law, Harwell Criminal Defense, Hessler Law, and Banks & Brower.
The list at a glance
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tompkins Law Firm | Downtown Indianapolis | Repeat and felony OWI | Repeat or felony charges |
| 2. Gemma & Karimi | Downtown Indianapolis | OWI | Trial-focused defense |
| 3. Rigney Law | Midtown & North Meridian | OWI | Midtown clients |
| 4. Harwell Criminal Defense | Downtown Indianapolis | OWI and appeals | Downtown clients |
| 5. Hessler Law | East Side | OWI | East Side clients |
| 6. Banks & Brower | Keystone & the North Side | OWI | Non-citizens charged with OWI |
Indiana calls drunk driving OWI, operating while intoxicated. A failed or refused chemical test can affect your license separately from the criminal case, so ask a lawyer about both early on.
2. Gemma & Karimi — Downtown Indianapolis
Ex-prosecutors, per the firm.
Gemma & Karimi has a dedicated OWI page and is on North Meridian Street, downtown.
320 N Meridian St, Suite 901, Indianapolis, IN 46204
3. Rigney Law — Midtown & North Meridian
Former prosecutors, per the firm.
Rigney Law handles OWI charges from East 38th Street.
250 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
4. Harwell Criminal Defense — Downtown Indianapolis
Lists DUI and OWI.
Harwell Criminal Defense handles DUI and OWI charges from East Market Street.
156 E Market St, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
5. Hessler Law — East Side
A dedicated OWI page.
Sean Hessler has a dedicated Indianapolis OWI page, from North Post Road.
3039 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226
6. Banks & Brower — Keystone & the North Side
DUI defense with immigration work.
Banks & Brower handles DUI defense as well as immigration.
8710 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive after an OWI arrest in Indiana?
It depends on the test result and your record. Indiana allows specialized driving privileges in some cases, so ask a lawyer what applies to you.
Is a first OWI a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Usually, yes. Prior convictions, injury or other facts can make it a felony. Ask a lawyer how your facts apply.
What is a habitual traffic violator?
It's a status under Indiana law that can follow multiple serious driving convictions and bring a long license suspension. Tompkins Law Firm lists it as a practice area.