Hurt in an Accident?
Facing Charges?
We Can Help.
When you call Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock, an attorney picks up. We're four attorneys who live and practice in Northwest Indiana, and we've been in these Lake County courtrooms for over 20 years.
Nearly 100 Years
Combined attorney experience
24-Hour Response
No One Waits More Than 24 Hours to Hear From Us
Free Consultations
No cost to talk to an attorney
Indiana & Illinois Licensed
Licensed to practice in both states
Millions Collected
We've collected millions for our clients
Four attorneys. Nearly 100 years of combined experience. One local firm that treats you like a neighbor.
Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock P.C.
How Can We Help You?
Whether you were hurt in a car accident on US-30, facing charges in Lake County court, or need to get your affairs in order for your family, we handle the cases Northwest Indiana families bring us — and we handle them personally.
Personal Injury
If you were injured in an accident, you deserve an attorney who will fight the insurance company, not settle for whatever they offer first. We take personal injury cases on contingency — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Criminal Defense
A charge in Indiana doesn't have to define you. We defend OWI, felonies, domestic battery, and expungement cases in Lake and Porter County courts — and we know how these proceedings move locally.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, and child support cases are never just legal matters. We represent families in Lake and Porter Counties with the care these situations require and the directness you need to make good decisions.
Estate Planning
A will, power of attorney, or trust isn't just paperwork — it's what protects your family when you can't be there. We help Northwest Indiana residents plan ahead with straightforward guidance, no jargon required.
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We Go to the Same Schools. We Drive the Same Roads. We're Your Neighbors.
You'll find plenty of law firms with a Northwest Indiana address on their website. But in many cases, the attorneys handling your case are actually based in Indianapolis.
That's not how we do things.
We live here, work here, and are part of this community. We drive the same roads you do, know the local courts, and understand how personal injury cases are handled throughout Lake County, Porter County, and the rest of Northwest Indiana. We know the judges, the local procedures, and how insurance companies tend to approach claims in this area. That's the kind of experience you only get by being here every day.
We also help clients across the state line. Mike Babcock is licensed to practice in both Indiana and Illinois, so if your case involves Cook County, Lake County, Illinois, or the Chicago suburbs, you can work with the same trusted legal team from start to finish instead of being passed off to another firm.
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We Take the Cases Other Firms Turn Away
Billboard firms are built for volume. They need fast settlements and clean liability. If your case is complicated, they may not take it.
We've won six-figure recoveries for clients that multiple other firms declined. In one case, 10 of 12 attorneys passed before a client came to us — we recovered in the six figures. We're not telling you that to brag. We're telling you because if another firm said no, that answer may not be final.
What Clients Ask Before They Call Us
What does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney at Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock?
Personal injury and workers' compensation cases are handled on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. All practice areas offer a free initial consultation, so the first conversation costs you nothing.
Will I actually speak with an attorney, or will I be handed off to staff?
You'll speak directly with an attorney. We don't route new clients through paralegals or intake specialists. When you call 219-339-4174, you reach someone who can actually answer your legal questions.
Who is the best personal injury lawyer in Dyer, Indiana?
We'd rather let our results and our clients answer that. What we can tell you is that Tanzillo Stassin & Babcock has represented Northwest Indiana injury victims for over 20 years, recovers in cases other firms decline, and gives every client direct attorney access from the first call.
Do you handle cases outside of Indiana?
Yes. Mike Babcock is licensed in both Indiana and Illinois. If you were injured in an accident in Cook County, Lake County, IL, or anywhere in the Chicago area, we can represent you without you needing to find a separate Illinois attorney.
How quickly will someone get back to me?
We commit to a response within 24 hours for every inquiry. For urgent criminal matters or accident cases with immediate insurance deadlines, call directly — 219-339-4174.
Ready to Talk to a Local Attorney?
If you have questions about your situation, we're here to help. We offer free consultations for every practice area, so you can get answers before deciding what to do next.
