Travis S. Friend
Practicing Since: 1990
- J.D. - 1990 – Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Ind.
- B.A. in Business – 1987 – University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio
- Southwestern Michigan College – 1985
Key Practice Areas:
- Criminal defense
- Defense of individuals or corporations in Federal Court
- Defense for felonies and misdemeanors
- DUI/DWI defense
- Defense for controlled substances violations
- Defense for theft, fraud, firearm violations and traffic violations
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Civil litigation
- Representing businesses and individuals in disputes involving foreclosures, real estate, contracts, personal injury, estate litigation, mediation and licensure claims.
Licensed to Practice in:
- State of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Memberships:
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Allen County Bar Association
- Allen County Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- ICLEF – Panel Member and Chair
- American Inns of Court, Benjamin Harrison Chapter – President, 2014-2015
Professional Accomplishments:
- Federal CJA Panel, Northern District of Indiana since 1995
- Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers – Chairman, 2005-2006
- Wall Street Journal Achievement Award
- Indiana Super Lawyer, Designation 2018-2019
Community Involvement:
- Cross Connections – Board Member, 2014-2016
- Pro bono legal counsel for northeast Indiana nonprofit organizations and churches
- Benjamin Harrison Inn of Court - President, 2014-2015
- Park Center, Inc. - Board of Directors, 2014-present
- Federal Community Defenders- Board Member, 2016-present
- Volunteer Lawyer Program- Board Member, 2016-present