If you are facing a criminal charge in Indianapolis and you want someone who will not quit on your case, Scott Adams is the man you should be speaking with.
He has been practicing criminal defense for over 20 years. He joined Suhre & Associates in 2023, and he has built his reputation on one thing: fighting for people when the stakes are high and the odds feel stacked against them.
Scott Adams takes cases personally. He has said so himself. Clients come to him in difficult, sometimes desperate situations, and his job is to walk them through the process and push toward the best possible result.
What Types of Cases Does Scott Adams Handle?
Scott practices across the full range of criminal defense. Here is where his experience is most relevant, and you can hire him if you are currently facing these situations.
DUI and OWI Defense
A DUI charge can cost someone their job, their license, and, in repeat-offense situations, their freedom. Scott has taken OWI cases to trial and won directed verdicts, meaning the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to even put the case to a jury.
In one case, the state refused to reduce the charge at all, and he still walked out with an acquittal. That kind of outcome does not happen by accident.
Drug Charges
Drug cases can move in different directions depending on the circumstances, the person’s background, and how the defense is built.
Scott negotiated a felony diversion program for a medical student facing a narcotics possession charge, a path that led to the felony being dismissed entirely.
For someone with that much on the line, the difference between a conviction and a dismissal is the difference between a career and no career.
Sex Crimes and Rape Defense
These are among the most serious charges a person can face, both in terms of potential prison time and the social weight that comes with them. Scott took a felony rape case to a jury trial after the prosecution refused any meaningful reduction.
His client was found not guilty on every count and went home to his family. Cases like that demand an attorney who is genuinely willing to take things the full distance.
Assault, Domestic Violence, and Federal Charges
Scott handles a broad spectrum of serious criminal matters beyond the cases above. Assault charges, domestic violence allegations, federal crimes, weapons charges, and white-collar offenses all fall within the firm’s practice areas.
The common thread across all of them is that Scott treats each case as its own situation with its own facts and definitely not a version of something he has seen before.
What Is It Like to Work With Scott Adams?
He is direct, he is responsive, and he does not believe in giving up on a case. He grew up in Indiana, studied criminal justice at Indiana University, got his law degree from the University of Dayton, and has spent his entire career in the state he knows.
He understands the local courts; he understands how prosecutors in this region approach cases, and he brings more than two decades of that specific knowledge to every client he takes on.
He is also someone who communicates. One of the most consistent complaints people have about attorneys is that they cannot reach them or do not know what is happening with their case. Scott makes it a point to stay in contact with clients throughout the process, and he will definitely treat you the same way as well.
Key Takeaways
- Scott Adams has over 20 years of criminal defense experience in Indiana, focused on DUI, drug charges, sex crimes, assault, and more.
- He has taken cases to trial and won, including a not guilty verdict on all counts in a felony rape case after the prosecution refused to negotiate.
- His willingness to go to trial has resulted in better plea outcomes, too.
- Scott is responsive and communicates throughout the case.
- Suhre & Associates serves Indianapolis and the surrounding areas, including Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, and beyond.
Free case evaluations are available, and the firm is reachable 24 hours a day.