Charged in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, or Plainfield? Hendricks County Has a Small-Town Courthouse and a 21-Prosecutor Team That Treats Every Case Seriously.
Our Indianapolis office represents people charged with crimes throughout Hendricks County, from a first DUI arrest on US 36 to a major felony charge in the Hendricks County Circuit Court. Jack Razumich has handled cases in 75 of Indiana’s 92 counties over a 20-year career. He knows how Hendricks County’s courts operate, who prosecutes cases there, and what it takes to defend someone in a fast-growing suburban county that has both a small-town courthouse and a large, experienced prosecution team.
Use the form on this page to request a free case evaluation from our Indianapolis team. You can also reach our office using the phone number at the top of this site, available 24 hours a day including nights and weekends.
Indianapolis Office Serving Hendricks County
Razumich & Associates, PC 156 East Market Street, 13th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204
Our office is in downtown Indianapolis, a short drive west to the Hendricks County Courthouse in Danville. Hendricks County sits directly on Indianapolis’s western border, and our office is well positioned to respond quickly whether you are calling from the Avon corridor, from Brownsburg, or from Plainfield along the I-70 corridor. Meetings are available by appointment, including urgent consultations after an arrest. To get in touch, use the contact form on this page or call us using the number displayed in the site header. The phone is answered around the clock.
Hendricks County’s Criminal Courts
All criminal cases in Hendricks County, both misdemeanors and felonies, are handled at the Hendricks County Courthouse, located at 51 West Main Street, Danville, IN 46122. The Clerk’s Office, where records are maintained and filings are processed, is also located there at Suite 104 and can be reached at 317-745-9231.
If you are arrested anywhere in Hendricks County, whether in Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Danville, Pittsboro, or Lizton, your case will be heard in Danville.
The Hendricks County Circuit Court
The Hendricks County Circuit Court is the county’s primary trial court and handles all major felony criminal matters, juvenile delinquency cases, mental health proceedings, probate, and family law. Major felony charges, Level 1 through Level 5 felonies, are assigned to the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court operates at 51 West Main Street in Danville.
The Hendricks County Superior Courts
Hendricks County operates several Superior Courts, including Superior Courts No. 1, No. 2, No. 4, and No. 5, which handle a significant share of criminal cases. These courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal offenses, Level 6 felony charges, civil infractions, and traffic violations. All Superior Courts operate out of the same Danville courthouse at 51 West Main Street.
For defendants in Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield, the county also maintains Town Courts at the following locations:
Avon Town Court, 6550 E US Highway 36, Avon, IN 46123, handling certain misdemeanors and local violations within Avon.
Brownsburg Town Court, 31 N Green Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112, handling certain misdemeanors and local violations within Brownsburg.
Plainfield Town Court, 1075 W Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168, handling certain misdemeanors and local violations within Plainfield.
Whether your case is filed in a Town Court, a Superior Court, or the Circuit Court depends on the nature of the charge and where it originated. An attorney who handles Hendricks County cases regularly understands that routing and knows where your case is likely to land.
The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office
Criminal charges in Hendricks County are filed and prosecuted by the Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office, which represents the State of Indiana in all criminal matters filed in Hendricks County courts. The office is led by Prosecuting Attorney Loren P. Delp, who has served in that role since 2018, was re-elected in 2022, and leads a team of 21 deputy prosecutors.
The office prosecutes adult felony and misdemeanor cases across the Circuit Court and Superior Courts, working directly with county, town, and state law enforcement agencies. The Criminal Division handles case review, charging decisions, trial preparation, and courtroom prosecution. The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office prides itself on aggressive case prosecution and a victim-centered approach, and its deputy prosecutors are active in these courtrooms every week.
What that means for your defense: the prosecutors assigned to your case know the Danville courthouse, know the judges, and are prepared. The criminal defense attorney across the table needs to be as well.
Where You Are Held After a Hendricks County Arrest
After an arrest anywhere in Hendricks County, whether by the Avon Police Department, Brownsburg Police Department, Plainfield Police Department, Danville Police Department, or the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, you will be booked and held at the Hendricks County Jail, 925 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122. The facility is operated by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office and can be reached at 317-745-9332.
Inmate status can be confirmed through the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office online inmate search tool, or by calling the jail directly at 317-745-9332.
The moment someone is booked is the moment legal representation matters most. Contact our Indianapolis office immediately using the site header phone number or the form on this page. We answer around the clock.
What Is at Stake for People Who Live and Work in Hendricks County
Hendricks County is one of Indiana’s fastest-growing counties, with a population approaching 200,000 spread across fast-growing suburban towns. The people who live here built careers, families, and livelihoods in communities like Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield because of what those communities offer. A criminal charge puts all of it at risk.
Careers and professional licenses. Hendricks County’s workforce includes a significant number of licensed professionals in healthcare, education, finance, and trades. Indiana licensing boards treat criminal charges, not just convictions, as disclosable events for many license holders. The time to manage that exposure is before a conviction, not after.
CDL and commercial driving. The I-70 corridor running through Plainfield and the US 36 corridor through Avon are two of the most active commercial transportation routes west of Indianapolis. A DUI and OVWI conviction can permanently disqualify a commercial driver’s license holder, affecting livelihood in a county where logistics and distribution jobs are common.
Gun rights. Any felony conviction in Indiana results in permanent loss of the right to possess a firearm under both Indiana and federal law. For most major felony convictions, expungement does not restore this right.
Family court. Indiana family courts treat criminal convictions, particularly those involving violence, substances, or minors, as relevant factors in custody determinations. A conviction from a case that was not fully defended can follow a parent into a later custody proceeding at the same Danville courthouse.
Background checks and housing. Hendricks County landlords screen thoroughly. A misdemeanor conviction for battery, theft, or drug possession can close housing doors that a clean record kept open.
Security clearances and government employment. Hendricks County’s proximity to Indianapolis and its federal installations means that a meaningful portion of residents hold or are seeking security clearances. A felony charge, or even a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, can trigger a clearance review.
None of this requires unusual outcomes. These are the standard consequences of a conviction that was not properly defended.
Criminal Defense Services From Our Indianapolis Office
The Hendricks County courts see a profile of criminal cases driven by the county’s population growth, its active highway corridors, and the demographics of its suburban communities. Our Indianapolis office handles the full range of charges that move through the Hendricks County Circuit Court and Superior Courts.
DUI and OVWI, including operating while intoxicated on US 36, I-70, SR 267, and US 231, chemical test refusal, field sobriety test challenges, hardship license petitions, ignition interlock matters, and felony OVWI involving injury or a prior record.
Drug Charges, including possession, dealing, and manufacturing charges across Hendricks County communities, narcotics, marijuana charges, Level 6 felony possession, Level 4 and Level 5 dealing charges, and federal drug conspiracy matters.
Battery and Domestic Battery, including misdemeanor battery from altercations across Hendricks County, domestic battery charges arising from calls to Avon, Brownsburg, or Plainfield homes, protective order violations, and charges carrying immigration consequences and firearm prohibitions.
Sex Crimes, including criminal deviate conduct, sexual misconduct with a minor, child molestation, prostitution charges, and cases carrying lifetime registry consequences.
Major Felony Defense, covering Level 1 through Level 5 felony charges in the Hendricks County Circuit Court, including armed robbery, aggravated battery, dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, and resisting arrest charges that escalate to felony level.
Theft and Burglary, including retail theft from the Avon and Plainfield retail corridors, felony theft, forgery, burglary, and robbery.
Juvenile Defense, covering felony charges in the Hendricks County Juvenile Court and transfer cases where a juvenile faces prosecution in adult criminal court.
Probation Violations, including violation hearings, reinstatement petitions, and sentence modification in Hendricks County courts. Probation violation hearings in Hendricks County move fast. A violation can result in immediate custody.
Not sure which category fits your situation? Contact our Indianapolis office and describe what happened. We will tell you exactly where your case stands.
Why Jack Razumich for Hendricks County Cases
The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office leads a team of 21 deputy prosecutors who are active in these courtrooms every week. They know the judges, the local procedures, and the most effective arguments for the charges they bring most often. The criminal defense attorney you choose needs the same level of preparation and familiarity.
Jack brings three things that most Hendricks County criminal defense attorneys cannot claim at the same time.
Twenty years of statewide practice including Hendricks County. Active case experience in 75 of Indiana’s 92 counties means working with prosecutors, appearing before judges, and winning in courts that many attorneys have never entered. Jack is not learning the Danville courthouse on your case. Read more about the firm and Jack’s full background.
Federal court admission. Admitted to practice before both Indiana federal district courts and the United States Supreme Court, Jack handles cases that carry federal exposure without needing to refer you to another firm. When a Hendricks County drug charge becomes a federal conspiracy matter, or when a white-collar case has both state and federal dimensions, you do not lose your attorney at the point where the case becomes most serious.
No read-them-and-plead-them approach. A plea may sometimes be the right strategy, but it is never the first one and it is never the only option presented to a client. Every case gets a genuine defense evaluation. See what past clients say on our reviews page.
You can also protect yourself and your family before any charge is filed with the Platinum Defense Membership, the only program of its kind offered by an Indianapolis criminal defense firm.
Start Your Free Case Evaluation
The Hendricks County court system runs on a schedule that does not pause while you decide when to get legal help. Arraignments are set. Preliminary hearing deadlines are entered. The Prosecutor’s Office begins building its case the moment charges are filed.
The free case evaluation from our Indianapolis office is a working conversation, not a sales call. Jack reviews what you are facing, tells you what your realistic options are, and explains the difference between a plea and a defense.
Use the contact form on this page to get started. You can also reach our team using the phone number at the top of this site. We are available around the clock because a midnight arrest in Hendricks County does not wait for business hours.
All consultations are confidential. Your information is never shared with third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hendricks County Criminal Defense
Q. Where are criminal cases heard in Hendricks County?
A. All criminal cases, both misdemeanors and felonies, are heard at the Hendricks County Courthouse, 51 West Main Street, Danville, IN 46122. Town Courts in Avon, Brownsburg, and Plainfield handle certain local misdemeanors and violations, but all felony matters and most misdemeanor criminal charges are processed in Danville.
Q. Where will I be held after an arrest in Avon, Brownsburg, or Plainfield?
A. Regardless of which Hendricks County city or town made the arrest, you will be booked and held at the Hendricks County Jail, 925 East Main Street, Danville, IN 46122. Bond information is available by calling the jail at 317-745-9332. Inmate status can also be confirmed through the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office online inmate search tool.
Q. How quickly do Hendricks County cases move?
A. Quickly. The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office maintains a team of 21 deputy prosecutors who are active in these courts on a regular schedule. Arraignments are typically scheduled within days of charges being filed. Missing a hearing date or appearing without counsel can result in a bench warrant or immediate adverse action. If you have been charged, do not wait to get representation.
Q. What is the difference between the Circuit Court and Superior Court for criminal cases in Hendricks County?
A. The Circuit Court handles all major felony charges, Level 1 through Level 5, along with juvenile delinquency and family law. The Superior Courts handle misdemeanors, Level 6 felony charges, and civil matters. The specific court your case is assigned to depends on the charge level and the nature of the offense, and it determines the judge and prosecutor team you will face.
Q. Can charges in Hendricks County have federal implications?
A. Yes. Drug trafficking charges, certain weapons offenses, fraud matters, and crimes involving federal property or agencies can trigger federal prosecution in addition to or instead of state charges in Hendricks County. Jack Razumich is admitted to both federal district courts in Indiana and handles cases regardless of which court they land in. Learn more about our drug crimes defense and major felony practice.
Q. I have a professional license. Does a charge in Hendricks County affect it?
A. Potentially yes, and the answer depends on the charge and the licensing board involved. Many Indiana licensing boards require license holders to report criminal charges, not just convictions. This reporting obligation runs parallel to your criminal case and needs to be managed at the same time. Discuss this during your initial consultation with our office.
Razumich and Associates, PC, Indianapolis office at 156 East Market Street 13th Floor, represents individuals charged with crimes throughout Hendricks County, including Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro, and Lizton, and across all of Indiana. All consultations are confidential and carry no obligation.
