Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Bedford, Indiana
Callahan Scott Attorney At Law, PC has provided dedicated legal representation since 2007, combining extensive prosecutorial experience with personalized client service. With 16 years as Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney and a track record of handling over 30,000 criminal cases, our firm brings unique insight to criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters. Our founder's transition from prosecutor to private practice strengthens our ability to anticipate opposing strategies and build robust defenses. We serve clients across southern Indiana with a commitment to protecting rights and achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation or trial.Our deep understanding of local legal systems, spanning counties from Brown to Washington, ensures informed representation tailored to regional nuances. The firm maintains rigorous ethical standards while offering practical solutions for complex legal challenges, including wrongful death claims, divorce proceedings, and criminal defense cases. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, proactive case management, and relentless advocacy for every client's interests.
Services
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Divorce
Family Law
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have 16 years of prosecutorial experience handling 30,000+ criminal cases
- Our team combines defense strategy with insider knowledge of prosecution tactics
- We serve 20+ counties across southern Indiana with localized legal expertise
- Our founder maintains active trial experience in state and federal courts
- We offer personalized case strategy sessions for complex legal matters
Services
Criminal Defense
Defending clients against criminal charges with strategic insight gained from 16 years of prosecutorial experience. Our Bedford-based practice handles misdemeanors and felonies across southern Indiana, leveraging insider knowledge of prosecution tactics to build robust defenses. We prioritize case dismissal or charge reduction through pretrial negotiations while maintaining trial readiness for complex cases.
Personal Injury
Representing clients injured in automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, and product liability cases. Our firm pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through insurance negotiations or litigation. We handle cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims resulting from negligence.
Wrongful Death
Providing compassionate representation for families who lost loved ones due to medical malpractice, accidents, or negligence. We pursue financial compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages while guiding families through complex legal processes during difficult times.
Divorce
Handling contested and uncontested divorce proceedings with focus on equitable asset division, child custody arrangements, and spousal support determinations. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions while preparing aggressive advocacy for courtroom battles when necessary.
Family Law
Comprehensive family law services including child custody modifications, adoption proceedings, and juvenile delinquency defense. We represent clients in guardianship cases and parenting time disputes while maintaining focus on children's best interests.
People
J. Scott Callahan
Attorney
Former Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney with 16 years of criminal case experience. Handles complex legal matters across southern Indiana since opening private practice in 2007. Specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law cases.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout southern Indiana, covering 20+ counties including Lawrence, Monroe, and Marion counties from our Bedford office.
What practice areas do you handle?
Our firm specializes in criminal defense, personal injury claims, wrongful death cases, divorce proceedings, and family law matters.
How does prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
Our founder's 16-year prosecutorial background provides unique insight into case-building strategies and evidence evaluation that strengthens defense approaches.
Do you handle trial cases?
Yes, we maintain active trial experience in both state and federal courts while prioritizing favorable pretrial resolutions when possible.
What are your office hours?
Our Bedford office operates Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4:00pm for client consultations.
