Summerfield Dandurand Law Group, LLP, the firm behind Custom Law, has positioned itself as a trial firm that prepares every case for court from the outset, a strategy that matters because the outcomes of criminal and divorce proceedings can strip individuals of their jobs, reputations, and family relationships long before a verdict is reached. The Noblesville-based firm defends clients against charges ranging from misdemeanors such as operating while intoxicated, public intoxication, theft, disorderly conduct, and simple battery to major felonies including murder, rape, child molestation, robbery, and burglary. Its attorneys also represent individuals in divorce proceedings involving child custody, parenting time, property division, and spousal maintenance in Indiana. The firm operates from three offices: Noblesville, serving Hamilton County; Anderson, serving Madison County; and Lake Bluff, Illinois, serving Lake and Cook counties. Its Noblesville office is located at 215 South 10th Street, according to its Google Maps listing.
The firm's trial-first posture carries broader implications for how criminal defendants and divorcing spouses in central Indiana approach their cases. Robert Summerfield, Founding Partner and CEO, said, "A criminal charge can cost you your job, your reputation, and your family's trust before you ever set foot in a courtroom. In a divorce, the fear is losing your kids, your money, or your home. We're straight with our clients about what's at stake, and we prepare every case for trial from day one." That approach means clients are not solely relying on plea negotiations or settlement talks, but are positioned to go before a judge or jury if necessary. The firm's criminal defense practice covers the full range of charges, and its attorneys handle matters that can carry lifelong registration requirements, prison time, or permanent criminal records. For divorce clients, the stakes include custody arrangements and financial support that can shape a family's future for years.
Summerfield's background includes more than a decade of Indiana practice with trial experience as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor in Hamilton and Madison counties. Partner and COO Nicholas Dandurand previously served as a deputy prosecutor in Hamilton County and is a registered domestic relations mediator with the Indiana courts. That combined prosecutorial and mediation experience may influence how cases are evaluated and resolved, giving clients insight into how opposing counsel and judges may view their matters. The Lake Bluff, Illinois, office extends the firm's reach into business law services such as mergers, civil litigation, and personal injury representation. The firm offers in-office consultations and represents personal injury clients on a contingency basis, with no fees unless a recovery is obtained.
