Christopher Ryan Schmidgall
Managing Partner
Location:
Merrillville, Indiana
Phone:
219-472-1440 (Local)
866-858-4901 (Toll Free)
866-858-4901 (Toll Free)
Fax:
219-769-5297
E-mail:
Chris's current practice is concentrated in the areas of bankruptcy and criminal law, and he has proudly served as a public defender for Gary City Court for six years. Chris is also the proud father of two children and enjoys coaching soccer and volunteering within the community, including serving two terms on the Christ Lutheran Church's Council.
Areas of Practice
- 60% Bankruptcy
- 40% Criminal & Traffic
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 2002
- Illinois, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2002
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2002
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2003
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2002
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. - 2002
- Honors: Course Honors Trial Practice II, ERISA Seminar
- Honors: Semester Honor's Fall & Spring 2001
- Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
- B.S. - 1998
- Honors: Dean's List, 1998
- Honors: Social Science
- Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois
- Associates Degree - 1996
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Lake County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Morton Supplies, Shift Manager, Sales Manager, Board of Directors, 1994 - 2000
- Morton High School, Teacher, 1998 - 1999
