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    Serving Fishers and beyond Defense Attorney Fishers

    If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative to begin building your defense right away. Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and complicated, which is why you need a seasoned criminal defense lawyer on your side. At Shircliff Law LLC, we understand the challenges you face.

    We can provide comprehensive legal support and build a defense strategy that is tailored to your situation. We will assess every aspect of your case, develop a strong defense, and protect your rights at every turn. We recognize the impact criminal charges can have on your life and will work diligently to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

    There’s too much at stake to delay. Call our firm at (317) 936-3404 to see how a criminal defense attorney can help.

    What Clients Say About Their Defense
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    • l
      "Highly Recommend David Shircliff"
      He proved by actions that he truly cared about me and my best interest.
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    • B
      "I highly recommend David Shircliff"
      David impressed me with his professionalism, clear communication, and genuine commitment to my best interests.
      Brandon Robinson
    • M
      "Great experience!"
      He was always a text away and any inquiries I had or needed advice, he was always there with a helping hand!
      Mary Johnson
    • M
      "David is a very good and reliable attorney."
      He is up front and honest, and best part is he will do payment plan.
      Mike C
    • S
      "With Mr. Shircliff you're in excellent hands."
      He made the process so easy for a first timer and I’m very appreciative of the realistic outcome.
      Sean L
    • M
      "David is arguably the best lawyer around"
      He is no nonsense and fantastic at his job.
      Morgan CrutcherSmith, M.S.
    • a
      "I'm thankful for all you did for me"
      If it wasn't for you and the results produced by your commitment and service, I wouldn't be in this position today.
      aaron arduini
    • P
      "David ultimately got my case dismissed."
      David ultimately got my case dismissed. I can’t thank him enough.
      Payton Sheffer
    • D
      "He is definitely anointed for what he does"
      My heart is grateful that he is who he is; he's definitely anointed for what he does.
      DeAndre Chaince
    • T
      "I would recommend him to anyone"
      David made things easy—he got me through everything I needed, he was very knowledgeable and always answered any questions I had!
      Trevor Smith
    • J
      "We are thankful for the end result"
      Mr. Shircliff believed in his innocence and worked to prove it.
      Jana Ferguson
    • T
      "You want someone who gets stuff done."
      This is the man for you, for the people, not for the wallet.
      Telsa Livingston
    • A
      "Mr. Shircliff is a great attorney"
      He battled a year and a half case for something I didn’t do and won the case.
      Austin Colvin
    • A
      "Mr. Shircliff is a great attorney"
      He battled a year and a half case for something I didn’t do and won the case.
      Austin Colvin
    • L
      "David was so very helpful."
      He was patient with my questions and very thorough. Although he couldn’t represent me, he took time to help me understand when he didn’t have to.
      Linda Ridenour
    • T
      "Great Attorney!"
      Did a wonderful job on my case.
      Travis Travis
    • L
      "This is the best attorney around."
      He is very thorough and informative.
      Luke Medlin
    • D
      "Highly recommend. He's a great attorney."
      He's a great attorney and he'll work with you all the way to the end.
      Damarri Phelps
    • C
      "David is an amazing attorney"
      He was there when I needed him. And he made sure I understood everything that was going on.
      Charlene Phelps
    • A
      "Awesome attorney."
      Knows what he's doing and will fight for you.
      Alicia Jones
    • M
      "I've never been called back personally by an attorney"
      It was a wonderful experience all around.
      Misti Ray
    • C
      "Highly Recommend"
      David was super easy to work with and was quick to respond when I had a question or concern.
      Christy Grayer
    • D
      "Working with David was a pleasure."
      He is very professional but at the same time has a way of putting you at ease.
      Donna Anders
    Highly Recommend David Shircliff
    Highly recommend David Shircliff! He was extremely diligent in understanding and handling my case. He was always responsive and informative. He proved by actions that he truly cared about me and my best interest. I’ll be referring all friends and family his way.
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    I highly recommend David Shircliff
    I highly recommend David Shircliff for anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven legal counsel. From the first conversation, David impressed me with his professionalism, clear communication, and genuine commitment to my best interests. David has a deep and educated understanding of the legal system and he gave me practical, well-reasoned advice for my situation. He explained all the complex issues in plain language, helping me make informed decisions with confidence. Throughout the process, David was very responsive and proactive. He kept me updated on progress, timelines, and potential outcomes, ensuring I never felt alone or unsure about what was happening or what to expect next. He closely reviewed documents, identified potential risk, and kept me informed about questions from the opposing counsel. His hard work gave me peace of mind. David treated me with respect and empathy. He listened respectfully to my concerns and always acted in my best interests with integrity. Thanks to his persistence and approach, we achieved a favorable resolution. I felt supported and confident at every stage of the process. If you are looking for a lawyer who has great communication with approachable, client first service, David Shircliff is the lawyer that you need to hire. I am grateful for his help and would absolutely hire him again for any future legal needs. Respectfully, Brandon C. Robinson
    Brandon Robinson
    Great experience!
    Great experience! He was always a text away and any inquiries I had or needed advice, he was always there with a helping hand! This was my first interaction dealing with court hearings and I felt completely secure and taken care of. Made the whole experience easy! All I can say is thank you so much Shirclif Law!
    Mary Johnson
    David is a very good and reliable attorney.
    David is a very good and reliable attorney. I would highly recommend him! He is up front and honest, and best part is he will do a payment plan. I know that helps a lot of people out and keeps them from doing jail time because they can't afford an attorney.
    Mike C
    With Mr. Shircliff you're in excellent hands.
    This was the first time I got into legal troubles and didn’t know what to do or expect. Apparently, I made too much money to be appointed legal representation by the state, but that was a blessing in disguise. After calling numerous lawyers, I chose Mr. Shircliff. Off the bat he was extremely professional, confident with years of experience, and was confident he’d resolve this case. He did. He made the process so easy for a first timer and I’m very appreciative of the realistic outcome. If you’re a first timer or not, trust me, with Mr. Shircliff you’re in excellent hands. He was extremely informative and detailed with the process and kept me up to speed with my case. I also enjoyed him calling, saying, “Hey Sean, no need to come to court today, I got it.” It was an awesome experience with a lawyer who knows his shit! Mr. Shircliff, once again thank you for helping me out. You’ve been a huge blessing for me. The money is well worth it on this man.
    Sean L
    David is arguably the best lawyer around
    David is arguably the best lawyer around. He is no nonsense and fantastic at his job. He may not always be able to speak with you about what’s going on, but do not mistake that for him not working diligently for you and your cause. David comes prepared to every meeting with updated information on your case and works with you to create the best defense. He is very realistic about the outcome of your case and doesn’t sugar coat, but he works hard to get you the most realistic and best outcome for you. I would recommend David 100 times over, and should I ever need a lawyer in the future, he is the one I am calling!
    Morgan CrutcherSmith, M.S.
    I'm thankful for all you did for me
    I'm appreciative of you for all you did for me in the worst time of my life. I'm thankful for all you did for me and my family. If it wasn't for you and the results produced by your commitment and service, I wouldn't be in this position today. My beautiful family and wife might have never been without the outcome produced by your diligence and efforts. Thank you for all you did for me.
    aaron arduini
    David ultimately got my case dismissed.
    I definitely recommend hiring David Shircliff. He knows the law well and will actually fight for you. David helped me feel at ease and took some stress away from the beginning by making me feel like he was the right person to talk to and he was willing to help. I had spoken with multiple lawyers beforehand who all told me I likely would have to do jail time or, best case scenario, get a diversion. David ultimately got my case dismissed. I can’t thank him enough.
    Payton Sheffer
    He is definitely anointed for what he does
    Mr. Shircliff was the attorney for my son when my son was locked up, and I prayed for Yahuah to send a lawyer. Mr. Shircliff showed up and told my son he could help him. My son was facing 65 years in prison, and by the grace of Yah, he was found not guilty. This man is experienced in the law and knows it well. He showed up for my son daily, and I simply am overwhelmed with his knowledge, understanding, and kindness. I didn't get an opportunity to hug him, and my son wanted to hug him as well, but my prayer is that YAH keeps him covered and protected so he can continue to be the best darn defense attorney I've ever seen. My heart is grateful that he is who he is; he's definitely anointed for what he does.
    DeAndre Chaince
    I would recommend him to anyone
    David made things easy—he got me through everything I needed; he was very knowledgeable and always answered any questions I had! I would recommend him to anyone; he is very professional and confident in his work, as he should be!
    Trevor Smith
    We are thankful for the end result
    David Shircliff has been a compassionate, caring, and up-front lawyer for us. My husband was falsely accused of a serious charge, Mr. Shircliff believed in his innocence and worked to prove it. We are thankful for the end result, which was having his case dismissed. We would absolutely encourage anyone needing an experienced, caring, and hardworking lawyer to use him. Thank you again, David Shircliff!
    Jana Ferguson
    You want someone who gets stuff done.
    You want someone who gets stuff done, this is the man for you, for the people, not for the wallet.
    Telsa Livingston
    Mr. Shircliff is a great attorney
    Mr. Shircliff is a great attorney. He battled a year and a half case for something I didn’t do and won the case. He won both my cases this year. I highly recommend and I won’t ever hesitate to hire him back if I ever need to!
    Austin Colvin
    Mr. Shircliff is a great attorney
    Mr. Shircliff is a great attorney. He battled a year and a half case for something I didn’t do and won the case. He won both my cases this year. I highly recommend and I won’t ever hesitate to hire him back if I ever need to!
    Austin Colvin
    David was so very helpful.
    David was so very helpful. He was patient with my questions and very thorough. Although he couldn’t represent me, he took time to help me understand when he didn’t have to. And he helped me find another attorney. I am so grateful. Linda
    Linda Ridenour
    Great Attorney!
    Great attorney! Did a wonderful job on my case. Communicated well and was very personable. He was aggressive in the courtroom and didn't let the other party waste time. I would not hesitate to use David Shirclif again.
    Travis Travis
    This is the best attorney around.
    This is the best attorney around. He is very thorough and informative. He is aggressive in the courtroom when needed, while fighting your case.
    Luke Medlin
    Highly recommend. He's a great attorney.
    Highly recommend. He's a great attorney, and he'll work with you all the way to the end.
    Damarri Phelps
    David is an amazing attorney
    David is an amazing attorney. He was there when I needed him, and he made sure I understood everything that was going on. I would highly recommend him. 😊
    Charlene Phelps
    Awesome attorney.
    Awesome attorney. Knows what he's doing and will fight for you.
    Alicia Jones
    I've never been called back personally by an attorney
    I've never been called back personally by an attorney until dealing with David Shirclif! It was a wonderful experience all around.
    Misti Ray
    Highly Recommend
    Highly recommend. David was super easy to work with and was quick to respond when I had a question or concern.
    Christy Grayer
    Working with David was a pleasure.
    Working with David was a pleasure. He is very professional, but at the same time has a way of putting you at ease. Communicating complex issues that were emotionally charged, he made me feel comfortable and able to access my thoughts and communicate them in a logical, concise manner.
    Donna Anders
    Why Choose Shircliff Law LLC

    At Shircliff Law LLC, I provide strategic, aggressive criminal defense in Fishers and across Central Indiana. With over 30 years’ experience and a proven record in thousands of cases, I handle every detail personally so you get the advocacy you deserve from start to finish.

    Why Choose Me:

    • More than 30 years of exclusive criminal defense experience
    • Successful lead counsel in over 180 jury trials
    • Personalized, one-on-one attention for every client
    • Direct, honest communication at every stage
    • Relentless, compassionate representation focused on results
    • Proudly serving clients across nine Central Indiana counties
    • Serving Central Indiana With Relentless Advocacy

      Representing clients across nine counties. Free consultation.

    • Compassionately Aggressive Defense

      I fight hard for you while providing honest, upfront advice.

    • Personal Attention From Start To Finish

      Your case is managed directly by me—never handed off.

    • Proven Courtroom Success Since 1990

      Lead counsel in 180+ jury trials, winning at every level.

    Legal Help Where You Need It
    • Fishers
    • Hamilton County
    • Noblesville
    • Carmel
    • Lawrence
    • Anderson
    • Westfield
    • McCordsville
    • Pendleton
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