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Michael D. Babcock

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Mike Babcock enjoys the opportunity to help people in unexpected ways. He is an attorney who can easily be understood and makes himself available, which is why he will make himself available to meet clients when and where it is necessary.  He also speaks plain English, not legalese.

Mr. Babcock has had numerous jobs growing up including fast food, construction, waiting tables, landscaping, working in a lumber yard and at U.S. Steel.  Mike knows what it is like to be injured, suffering a work injury that required surgery while working at the lumberyard.

He also believes it is very important to be an active member of his community. Mike has coached dozens of different teams in numerous different sports, as well as, serving on his local YMCA board, and participating in charitable events.

Mr. Babcock started his legal career as a Prosecutor with Lake County and has found himself in numerous State, as well as, Federal Courts.  He has tried numerous trials in both courts and has argued in front of the Indiana Appellate Court.  He is licensed in both Indiana and Illinois. His practice is focused on personal injuries, worker’s compensation, criminal defense and medical malpractice.

Mike enjoys representing his clients and appreciates the many 5-star reviews he has received by his past clients.

Outside the office, he enjoys running, time at the gym, golf, and an occasional poker game.  Most of all he loves spending time with his family and will occasionally enjoy a good bourbon and a cigar.  He currently lives in Chesterton, Indiana with his wife and his four children.  Two of his children are in college, one is currently in the Army and the other is a personal trainer.  Mike Babcock understands the importance of family, which is why he does everything he can for you and yours.

Bar Admissions

• Indiana, 1996
• Illinois, 1996
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
• U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
• U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois Trial Bar
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois Trial Bar
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Indiana
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Indiana
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of Illinois
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Illinois
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Illinois

Past Employment Positions

• Office of the Prosecutor of Lake County, Deputy Prosecutor

• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Workers Compensation
• Criminal Defense

• Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
  • J.D. cum laude – 1996
• Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Bloomington, Indiana
  • B.S. – 1991