Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Don’t think twice when it comes to your freedom and hire a criminal defense attorney. Contact Dianna Cole, the skilled Central Indiana and Southern Indiana criminal defense attorney at the Cole Law Firm, LLC for immediate legal assistance. Dianna has over 15 years of experience handling challenging criminal matters in Marion County, Madison County, Henry County, Hancock County and surrounding areas. She works hard, aggressively defending clients, and has a history of getting results. She knows your future depends on it.
• DUI/DWI
  It is common for our prospective clients to ask about the difference between DUI and OWI. In Indiana, there is really no difference. DUI and OWI are simply different acronyms for the same crime in Indiana: Operating While Intoxicated. In reality, a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated can cost you much more than money. It can also jeopardize your freedom, your driver’s license and perhaps even your job. With such serious consequences on the table, you should settle for nothing less than a proven attorney with demonstrated experience in the DUI field.
• Traffic Violations
  Drivers in Indiana are cited for traffic violations and must deal with the prospect of paying fines, attending traffic school and accepting higher insurance premiums. Depending on your specific traffic violation, you could have your driver's license revoked. It's not easy dealing with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) on your own. The BMV assigns points for certain driving infractions, and too many points can lead to a driver’s license suspension or even designation as a habitual traffic offender.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Dianna Cole has been helping her clients for over 30 years. She clearly understands the law, what works and what doesn't work. She knows the small nuances of the courts and the law itself. After decades of law, including traffic violations, theft, drug possession and other misdemeanors, she knows what the best and worst-case scenarios are. Over 3 decades of experience make her a great ally.
• Drug Crimes

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Law Offices of Dianna Cole is one of Central & Southern Indiana's most experienced Estate Planning Law Firms. With several years in the practice of this type of law, Dianna and her team have helped hundreds of people with matters such as Trusts, Living Wills, Business Succession, Will Contests and related Estate issues. If you feel you need professional assistance from someone who understands... and cares, contact Dianna Cole.
• Wills
  Living Wills are advance directives for health care. These important documents must be constructed in accordance with the laws of the state and in accordance with your particular desires. At the Cole Law Firm LLC, we can explain the most current options available in advance directions, discuss your personal desires and then help you decide on the best available options. Once your decision has been made we can assist by drafting the appropriate Living Will and/or directing you to your healthcare professional for other advance directives that are only available to be executed in conjunction with your doctor.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  A power of attorney is a document in which you grant someone the authority to act as your agent or attorney in fact. These can be general, durable, limited, irrevocable or special powers of attorney. The particular type and powers included depend upon the intended use of the document, regardless of your needs. The Cole Law Firm LLC., can help you determine the type of powers to be included and then prepare the most appropriate document for you.
• Probate
  Probate is the opening of an estate to collect the deceased person’s assets, pay that person’s bills and to divide the remainder among the heirs. It involves the preparation and filing of a petition and other papers with the appropriate court. If there is a Will, it is submitted with the petition. A person is appointed by the court to administer the estate in accordance with the directions of the Will that dictate who the beneficiaries are and what they are to receive. If there is no Will, the beneficiaries are identified by the intestate succession laws, which first provide for a surviving spouse and children. If none exist, others such as parents and siblings are next in line. Estates rarely include all of the assets. The estate only includes the assets that do not pass to someone else upon your death by reason of a beneficiary designation, title or other means. No one wants to see their life’s work get eaten up by taxes. By planning ahead we can often avoid the probate process altogether. The probate process can be complex and take time. Trust an experienced law firm to get the results you’re after in the most efficient way possible.