Attorney in Fort Wayne, IN
The law office of Quinton L. Ellis, P.C. in Fort Wayne, IN handles cases in need of an aggressive criminal defense attorney.
The firm has extensive experience representing defendants. When you need an attorney for felony, misdemeanor, or drug cases, Mr. Ellis will be on your side to help you.
Drug cases, felonies, Misdemeanor, traffic violations, expungement and specialized driver permits petitions
Auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip & fall/premises liability
Experienced in challenging the trial court's decions for our clients
Quinton Ellis has extensive jury trial experience in criminal cases and represents clients located in Northern and Central Indiana.
Experience:
Licensed to practice in the Northern & Southern Districts of Indiana – Chicago Extensive jury trial experience, including successful verdicts and in Murder, Drug, Firearm, and Domestic Violence Cases
Associations:
Member National College for DUI defense
Allen County Bar Association Criminal Defense Section
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Allen County Bar Association Criminal Defense Section
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Contact Quinton L. Ellis, P.C. today at 260-420-2006, or browse the website for more information about our legal services.
Areas Served:
Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marion, Marshall, Noble, Saint Joe, Steuben, Wells, Whitley
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! BE SMART AND STAY SAFE!
QUESTIONS:
Be Polite... Stay Calm… STOP… Don't Run… No sudden movements… Stay strong, Don't fold…
Hands out of your pockets…
Name and identification… Give it… Don't lie or give a fake name…
Do not consent to be searched
Don't try to talk your way out… Don't banter with cops…
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
Hands out of your pockets…
Name and identification… Give it… Don't lie or give a fake name…
Do not consent to be searched
Don't try to talk your way out… Don't banter with cops…
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
THE CAR:
License, registration, and insurance… Must be current and kept in the car…
Obey traffic laws… Don't speed; use your turn-signals…
Don't smoke in your car… Don't drive high…
Keep your car clean… No roaches or paraphernalia…
Use blue tooth… Use your seat belt…
Pay parking tickets… No warrants…
Keep your medicine in the trunk…
No guns, no weapons of any kind…
Obey traffic laws… Don't speed; use your turn-signals…
Don't smoke in your car… Don't drive high…
Keep your car clean… No roaches or paraphernalia…
Use blue tooth… Use your seat belt…
Pay parking tickets… No warrants…
Keep your medicine in the trunk…
No guns, no weapons of any kind…
WHEN STOPPED:
Turn off your engine…
Open the window… Keep your hands exposed…
Don't throw out anything…
Don't muck around… No stories, they are looking for an excuse to search…
Be polite: “Officer, if I have committed a traffic offense, give me a citation and I will be on my way.”
Sign the Notice to appear for a traffic ticket…
Do not consent to search your car, your person, or your stuff…
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
Open the window… Keep your hands exposed…
Don't throw out anything…
Don't muck around… No stories, they are looking for an excuse to search…
Be polite: “Officer, if I have committed a traffic offense, give me a citation and I will be on my way.”
Sign the Notice to appear for a traffic ticket…
Do not consent to search your car, your person, or your stuff…
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
THE HOUSE:
Knock, knock… Police! Open the Door!
Answer the door… No running… No flushing… No suspicious movements…
Comply and be polite…
Ask to see the search warrant. Read the search warrant…
Do not consent to let the enter UNLESS THEY HAVE A WARRANT…
Watch out for sneak peek…
Do not resist or obstruct… Let them search…
Ask for a Property List…
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
Answer the door… No running… No flushing… No suspicious movements…
Comply and be polite…
Ask to see the search warrant. Read the search warrant…
Do not consent to let the enter UNLESS THEY HAVE A WARRANT…
Watch out for sneak peek…
Do not resist or obstruct… Let them search…
Ask for a Property List…
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
IF ARRESTED:
Don't resist… Don't get angry…
Undercover cops don't have to tell you they are police…
They don't have to tell you what you are being arrested for…
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
Get a phone call… All calls are recorded…
Don't discuss arrest on phone… Keep it short… Don't use “code words.”
Stay calm… Try to wait to get OR'd if you can… Save your money…
Get money on your books…
Don't talk about your case to other inmates… Snitches are listening…
GET A LAWYER…
Undercover cops don't have to tell you they are police…
They don't have to tell you what you are being arrested for…
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS… DEMAND LAWYER…
Get a phone call… All calls are recorded…
Don't discuss arrest on phone… Keep it short… Don't use “code words.”
Stay calm… Try to wait to get OR'd if you can… Save your money…
Get money on your books…
Don't talk about your case to other inmates… Snitches are listening…
GET A LAWYER…
LAWYERS:
Talk to them… Listen to them… They want to help you…
Broke? There are a lot of good hard working Public Defenders… Respect them…
Plea or jury trial, always use a lawyer…
If convicted, do the time, pay the fine, don't violate probation, don't run away, get expungement, and pay your taxes…
Stay in touch with your lawyer, don't act like a jerk…
Broke? There are a lot of good hard working Public Defenders… Respect them…
Plea or jury trial, always use a lawyer…
If convicted, do the time, pay the fine, don't violate probation, don't run away, get expungement, and pay your taxes…
Stay in touch with your lawyer, don't act like a jerk…
