Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Our firm handles all types of state and federal criminal charges in Indiana. Johnson Gray & Johnson has experience in handling major felony crimes including but not limited to multiple murder and death penalty cases. Below is a small representation of some of the most common crimes and how our office may assist you in protecting your rights.

Drunk driving offenses can create an extreme hardship for the Defendant. Unlike most criminal cases, Defendants can face hardships prior to being found guilty. Most drivers will face a license suspension prior to being found guilty. This suspension can cause individuals to lose their jobs, be unable to transport their children and face other transportation difficulties. Depending on your specific facts, you may be eligible to obtain specialized driving privileges (SDP). This is why it is particularly essential to hire an experienced attorney who can guide you through this complex process. First time offender OWI cases are generally charged as either a C misdemeanor or an A misdemeanor with some exceptions. If you are charged with an OWI it is very common for you to be charged with several different counts. If you have a prior OWI conviction on your record you may be charged with a felony along with an extended license suspension. For more information regarding your license, see our specialized driving section below.

You can be convicted of OWI in Indiana either by being intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. DUI, OWI and OVWI are all abbreviations that are commonly used in Indiana when referring to drunk driving cases. There are several misconceptions with drunk driving cases. You can be charged with OWI even if you are not seen operating a vehicle. You can also be charged with an OWI if you are driving on private property, operating an ATV, or operating a motorized vehicle on a lake or pond just to name a few. Because of these misconceptions, and the science involved in defending OWI cases, it is very important to pick an attorney who knows how to navigate the law. Call Johnson Gray & Johnson and we will be happy to review your case and create an individualized defense strategy that is best suited for you.

Domestic violence cases are another area where individuals can face extreme hardships before being found guilty of any crime. It is common practice for most prosecutors to file no contact orders between the defendant and any alleged victims. Many times, this will separate husband and wife and make one of the two parties move out of the home if a common residence is shared. A domestic violence charge can be either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the seriousness of the injury, individuals “potentially” present and your criminal history. It is important to note that once the prosecutor’s office gets involved, it is the state’s decision on how to proceed with the case. It is not the victim’s case and they cannot require charges to be dropped. Victim’s wishes can come into play but are not controlling. A conviction of domestic battery can terminate your ability to possess a firearm. If your gun rights have be restricted it is possible to get these restored. (see sealing criminal history section below)

Certain convictions can have long lasting outcomes. As stated above, orders to have no contact with certain individuals are common. You may also be restricted from going into your child’s school, attending field trips, and/or be allowed to coach or participate in many sport or club activities. This can be a complex process and should be discussed in detail prior to moving forward. Call Johnson Gray & Johnson for a full description of your rights and the process of navigating the court system.

Drug convictions can have a serious impact on your future. Certain drug offenses are categorized as felonies which can have a major impact on applying for jobs and can also carry significant jail and/or prison as an outcome. When defending clients with drug charges, it is important to have an attorney on your side who is well versed in the law. It is imperative to have an attorney who will ensure that the evidence collected was done so legally. There are several ways to defend yourself if you are being charged with drug crimes. This can include but not limited to the chain of custody issues, testing procedure, statements made that could be in violation of your constitutional rights, pretextual stops and more. Johnson Gray & Johnson would be happy to craft strategic defenses to get the best possible outcome in your criminal case.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Being injured in an accident can take a physical, emotional and financial toll on you and your family members that can last years or even a lifetime. Add to this the potential stress of managing the procedural and substantive process of a legal case and many injury victims feel overwhelmed. Let Johnson Gray & Johnson help you with this process. Johnson Gray & Johnson are experienced trial and settlement attorneys who can help you deal with insurance companies and stop those annoying calls from insurance adjusters. Johnson Gray & Johnson can also conduct our own investigation. This process can help determine who was at fault and what the correct compensation should be to resolve your case. In Indiana the statute of limitations and time limitations to file a claim may vary, so it is important to speak with an attorney who can help follow all necessary timelines.

Johnson Gray & Johnson has experience handling all types of Personal Injury claims and has assisted clients in resolving matters of all types. We have collected millions of dollars for our clients and will help fight to get you the results you deserve. Depending on the specific facts of your case, Johnson Gray & Johnson can help you recover costs that include but not limited to: past, current and future medical bills, past and future lost wages, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, punitive damages, future rehabilitative treatment, and loss of companionship or consortium to name a few. At Johnson Gray & Johnson each case is handled with a specific legal strategy and a real understanding for our clients. We focus on our clients’ successful recovery and will fight to help ensure you receive fair compensation. Give Johnson Gray & Johnson a call and we will be happy to help you on your road to recovery.

Mediation/ Arbitration

At Johnson Gray & Johnson we provide expert legal assistance for our clients as a mediator or an arbitrator. Partner Lynn Gray is a member of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, a peer review organization with admittance through invitation only. A mediator is an independent, impartial 3rd party who helps opposing entities/individuals deal with difficult and often times confrontational legal issues, come to a resolution. Mediation and arbitration are two ways in which disputes can be legally settled outside of a courtroom. They are often referred to as means of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation can be a great way to help solve difficult legal disputes including but not limited to: personal injury, insurance claims, wrongful death, contract disputes, and divorce/custody issues. Mediation is generally a faster, cheaper and less emotionally draining way to come to a legal resolution without litigation. In fact, at Johnson Gray & Johnson we have set up our mediation process so that opposing parties may not even be required to see or speak to one another during the entire process. This can be a be relief to individuals if you are dealing with issues that take an emotional toll on parties such as wrongful death or contested divorces. Our firm is able to conduct mediations and arbitrations by Zoom, in person and in certain instances, telephonically.

Johnson Gray and Johnson are happy to help individuals who have family/domestic issues. Specifically, Johnson, Gray & Johnson are happy to help individuals who are trying to seek Guardianships or adoptions of family members or loved ones.

Sealing Criminal History

Are you having issues obtaining a job due to your past arrests and/or convictions? Wish to obtain a gun permit? Not allowed to attend your children’s field trips or coach their youth sports team? Are you being denied an apartment due your past convictions? These are all common problems for several Americans today with past criminal histories. Fortunately, there is a way to seal certain past arrests and convictions from public viewing through a process called an expungement. Johnson Gray & Johnson have helped numerous individuals throughout the state with this process which restores many of their client’s civil liberties. Expungements can restore an individual’s gun rights, obtain employment with jobs who refuse to hire convicted felons, help acquire housing, attend children’s school functions and more. Individuals who have arrests and/or convictions involving misdemeanors, felonies and juvenile adjudications are potentially eligible for this civil process.

Your past arrests and/or convictions will depend on what specific steps need to be taken. Certain convictions will not be able to be fully sealed from the public view. Rather, they will be viewable to the public but listed as “Expunged.” However, most offenses will be removed from public view. Depending on your past arrests and/or convictions will depend on what specific steps need to be taken. Johnson Gray & Johnson know the eligibility requirements, the waivable statutory time limit restrictions and the negotiations that are needed to make this expungement process successful. Give our office a call and we will be happy to walk you through this process and help you put the past behind you.

Specialized Driving Privileges

Contact Johnson Gray & Johnson. We will go over your driving record with you and see what can be done to get you back on the road legally. There are a number of reasons why you might be suspended. It could be a court ordered suspension, an administrative suspension or a variety of both. This can range from not completing a driver safety program, DUI charges/convictions or being deemed a Habitual Traffic Violator to name a few. There are some offenses that disqualify individuals to obtain Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP) but most individuals are eligible. SDPs are completely discretionary to the judge. Which means, the judge will be the ultimate deciding factor on whether or not you will be granted driving privileges. The specific privileges are also not standardized. Individuals may be required to only drive to certain locations and/or during certain times of day. You may be required to install special equipment on any vehicle you operate and carry high risk insurance.

Depending on the type of suspension, you may be required to file your SDP request in a specific court and/or a specific county where you reside. You may be required to file a civil action against the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles or you may be able to file under an existing criminal cause number.

Johnson Gray & Johnson know the Indiana traffic and criminal laws and are here to help you get back driving legally!

Our firm has helped numerous individuals apply and receive specialized driving privileges throughout the years and we would be happy to help you get back on the road.

Governmental Representation

Partner Lynn Gray has represented local government entities for over 27 years including the City of Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals and Franklin Planning Commission. Since 2012, Lynn has been the City of Franklin attorney and chair of the legal department. She litigated the successful result in Duke Energy Indiana, LLC v. City of Franklin that preserved the City’s access rights in a multimillion-dollar road construction project.

She also represents the Center Grove Community School Corporation and the Johnson County Recycling District and has been hired to serve as independent counsel to police merit boards in disciplinary proceedings. She is also a contract consultant for the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Criminal Law

Our firm handles all types of state and federal criminal charges in Indiana. Johnson Gray & Johnson has experience in handling major felony crimes including but not limited to multiple murder and death penalty cases. Below is a small representation of some of the most common crimes and how our office may assist you in protecting your rights.

Drunk driving offenses can create an extreme hardship for the Defendant. Unlike most criminal cases, Defendants can face hardships prior to being found guilty. Most drivers will face a license suspension prior to being found guilty. This suspension can cause individuals to lose their jobs, be unable to transport their children and face other transportation difficulties. Depending on your specific facts, you may be eligible to obtain specialized driving privileges (SDP). This is why it is particularly essential to hire an experienced attorney who can guide you through this complex process. First time offender OWI cases are generally charged as either a C misdemeanor or an A misdemeanor with some exceptions. If you are charged with an OWI it is very common for you to be charged with several different counts. If you have a prior OWI conviction on your record you may be charged with a felony along with an extended license suspension. For more information regarding your license, see our specialized driving section below.

You can be convicted of OWI in Indiana either by being intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. DUI, OWI and OVWI are all abbreviations that are commonly used in Indiana when referring to drunk driving cases. There are several misconceptions with drunk driving cases. You can be charged with OWI even if you are not seen operating a vehicle. You can also be charged with an OWI if you are driving on private property, operating an ATV, or operating a motorized vehicle on a lake or pond just to name a few. Because of these misconceptions, and the science involved in defending OWI cases, it is very important to pick an attorney who knows how to navigate the law. Call Johnson Gray & Johnson and we will be happy to review your case and create an individualized defense strategy that is best suited for you.

Domestic violence cases are another area where individuals can face extreme hardships before being found guilty of any crime. It is common practice for most prosecutors to file no contact orders between the defendant and any alleged victims. Many times, this will separate husband and wife and make one of the two parties move out of the home if a common residence is shared. A domestic violence charge can be either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the seriousness of the injury, individuals “potentially” present and your criminal history. It is important to note that once the prosecutor’s office gets involved, it is the state’s decision on how to proceed with the case. It is not the victim’s case and they cannot require charges to be dropped. Victim’s wishes can come into play but are not controlling. A conviction of domestic battery can terminate your ability to possess a firearm. If your gun rights have be restricted it is possible to get these restored. (see sealing criminal history section below)

Certain convictions can have long lasting outcomes. As stated above, orders to have no contact with certain individuals are common. You may also be restricted from going into your child’s school, attending field trips, and/or be allowed to coach or participate in many sport or club activities. This can be a complex process and should be discussed in detail prior to moving forward. Call Johnson Gray & Johnson for a full description of your rights and the process of navigating the court system.

Drug convictions can have a serious impact on your future. Certain drug offenses are categorized as felonies which can have a major impact on applying for jobs and can also carry significant jail and/or prison as an outcome. When defending clients with drug charges, it is important to have an attorney on your side who is well versed in the law. It is imperative to have an attorney who will ensure that the evidence collected was done so legally. There are several ways to defend yourself if you are being charged with drug crimes. This can include but not limited to the chain of custody issues, testing procedure, statements made that could be in violation of your constitutional rights, pretextual stops and more. Johnson Gray & Johnson would be happy to craft strategic defenses to get the best possible outcome in your criminal case.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Being injured in an accident can take a physical, emotional and financial toll on you and your family members that can last years or even a lifetime. Add to this the potential stress of managing the procedural and substantive process of a legal case and many injury victims feel overwhelmed. Let Johnson Gray & Johnson help you with this process. Johnson Gray & Johnson are experienced trial and settlement attorneys who can help you deal with insurance companies and stop those annoying calls from insurance adjusters. Johnson Gray & Johnson can also conduct our own investigation. This process can help determine who was at fault and what the correct compensation should be to resolve your case. In Indiana the statute of limitations and time limitations to file a claim may vary, so it is important to speak with an attorney who can help follow all necessary timelines.

Johnson Gray & Johnson has experience handling all types of Personal Injury claims and has assisted clients in resolving matters of all types. We have collected millions of dollars for our clients and will help fight to get you the results you deserve. Depending on the specific facts of your case, Johnson Gray & Johnson can help you recover costs that include but not limited to: past, current and future medical bills, past and future lost wages, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, punitive damages, future rehabilitative treatment, and loss of companionship or consortium to name a few. At Johnson Gray & Johnson each case is handled with a specific legal strategy and a real understanding for our clients. We focus on our clients’ successful recovery and will fight to help ensure you receive fair compensation. Give Johnson Gray & Johnson a call and we will be happy to help you on your road to recovery.

Mediation/ Arbitration

At Johnson Gray & Johnson we provide expert legal assistance for our clients as a mediator or an arbitrator. Partner Lynn Gray is a member of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, a peer review organization with admittance through invitation only. A mediator is an independent, impartial 3rd party who helps opposing entities/individuals deal with difficult and often times confrontational legal issues, come to a resolution. Mediation and arbitration are two ways in which disputes can be legally settled outside of a courtroom. They are often referred to as means of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation can be a great way to help solve difficult legal disputes including but not limited to: personal injury, insurance claims, wrongful death, contract disputes, and divorce/custody issues. Mediation is generally a faster, cheaper and less emotionally draining way to come to a legal resolution without litigation. In fact, at Johnson Gray & Johnson we have set up our mediation process so that opposing parties may not even be required to see or speak to one another during the entire process. This can be a be relief to individuals if you are dealing with issues that take an emotional toll on parties such as wrongful death or contested divorces. Our firm is able to conduct mediations and arbitrations by Zoom, in person and in certain instances, telephonically.

Johnson Gray and Johnson are happy to help individuals who have family/domestic issues. Specifically, Johnson, Gray & Johnson are happy to help individuals who are trying to seek Guardianships or adoptions of family members or loved ones.

Sealing Criminal History

Are you having issues obtaining a job due to your past arrests and/or convictions? Wish to obtain a gun permit? Not allowed to attend your children’s field trips or coach their youth sports team? Are you being denied an apartment due your past convictions? These are all common problems for several Americans today with past criminal histories. Fortunately, there is a way to seal certain past arrests and convictions from public viewing through a process called an expungement. Johnson Gray & Johnson have helped numerous individuals throughout the state with this process which restores many of their client’s civil liberties. Expungements can restore an individual’s gun rights, obtain employment with jobs who refuse to hire convicted felons, help acquire housing, attend children’s school functions and more. Individuals who have arrests and/or convictions involving misdemeanors, felonies and juvenile adjudications are potentially eligible for this civil process.

Your past arrests and/or convictions will depend on what specific steps need to be taken. Certain convictions will not be able to be fully sealed from the public view. Rather, they will be viewable to the public but listed as “Expunged.” However, most offenses will be removed from public view. Depending on your past arrests and/or convictions will depend on what specific steps need to be taken. Johnson Gray & Johnson know the eligibility requirements, the waivable statutory time limit restrictions and the negotiations that are needed to make this expungement process successful. Give our office a call and we will be happy to walk you through this process and help you put the past behind you.

Specialized Driving Privileges

Contact Johnson Gray & Johnson. We will go over your driving record with you and see what can be done to get you back on the road legally. There are a number of reasons why you might be suspended. It could be a court ordered suspension, an administrative suspension or a variety of both. This can range from not completing a driver safety program, DUI charges/convictions or being deemed a Habitual Traffic Violator to name a few. There are some offenses that disqualify individuals to obtain Specialized Driving Privileges (SDP) but most individuals are eligible. SDPs are completely discretionary to the judge. Which means, the judge will be the ultimate deciding factor on whether or not you will be granted driving privileges. The specific privileges are also not standardized. Individuals may be required to only drive to certain locations and/or during certain times of day. You may be required to install special equipment on any vehicle you operate and carry high risk insurance.

Depending on the type of suspension, you may be required to file your SDP request in a specific court and/or a specific county where you reside. You may be required to file a civil action against the Indiana bureau of motor vehicles or you may be able to file under an existing criminal cause number.

Johnson Gray & Johnson know the Indiana traffic and criminal laws and are here to help you get back driving legally!

Our firm has helped numerous individuals apply and receive specialized driving privileges throughout the years and we would be happy to help you get back on the road.

Governmental Representation

Partner Lynn Gray has represented local government entities for over 27 years including the City of Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals and Franklin Planning Commission. Since 2012, Lynn has been the City of Franklin attorney and chair of the legal department. She litigated the successful result in Duke Energy Indiana, LLC v. City of Franklin that preserved the City’s access rights in a multimillion-dollar road construction project.

She also represents the Center Grove Community School Corporation and the Johnson County Recycling District and has been hired to serve as independent counsel to police merit boards in disciplinary proceedings. She is also a contract consultant for the Indiana Department of Transportation.