Areas We Serve

Warrick County Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney

Serving Boonville, Newburgh, Chandler, and All of Warrick County

Warrick County, Indiana, is home to approximately 61,000 residents across Boonville, Newburgh, Chandler, Lynnville, and the surrounding communities. Situated directly east of Vanderburgh County and the city of Evansville, Warrick County has grown steadily as a commuter community — particularly in Newburgh, where many residents work in Evansville while raising families in one of the region’s most sought-after residential areas. The county seat of Boonville is where the Warrick County Judicial Center is located and where all criminal and family law matters for Warrick County residents are filed and heard.

Ziemer & Ziemer serves Warrick County clients from its office in downtown Evansville, just west of Warrick County along the US-41 corridor. The firm handles both family law and criminal defense matters for Warrick County residents — appearing in Boonville courts on behalf of clients facing divorce, custody disputes, OWI arrests, domestic violence charges, and the full range of legal matters that come before the Warrick County courts.

Practice Areas

How Ziemer & Ziemer Serves Warrick County Clients

Family Law Representation in Warrick County

Warrick County family law matters — including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and cases involving juvenile matters — are handled through the Warrick County Circuit Court, which holds jurisdiction over all criminal and family law matters concerning children. Ziemer & Ziemer represents Warrick County clients across the full range of family law issues:

Divorce— contested and uncontested, including property division, divorce assets, and spousal support
Child custody— legal and physical custody, parenting time, and custody modifications
Child support — initial orders and modifications under Indiana’s Child Support Guidelines
Paternity — establishment, challenges, and related custody and support matters
Grandparents rights — visitation petitions under Indiana statute
Orders of protection— filing and defending against protective orders in Warrick County

Whether the matter is a divorce proceeding in Boonville, a custody dispute in Newburgh, or a paternity case in Chandler, Ziemer & Ziemer brings the same preparation and advocacy to every Warrick County family law case.

Criminal Defense Representation in Warrick County

Criminal cases in Warrick County are divided across three courts depending on the nature and severity of the charge. Misdemeanors, OWI cases, small claims, and probate matters are handled by the two superior courts, both of which also administer court-supervised drug treatment and jail diversion programs that may be available to eligible defendants. Felony criminal matters, juvenile criminal cases, and high-value civil litigation are heard by the Circuit Court. Ziemer & Ziemer defends Warrick County residents against the full range of criminal charges, including:

DUI and OWI charges— first offense and repeat charges across Warrick County
Drug possession and drug offenses
Domestic violence charges
Felony charges across all levels
Misdemeanor charges including traffic offenses
Criminal record expungement

Sole custody means one parent holds primary legal or physical custody. The other parent typically receives parenting time, but one parent carries the decision-making authority or the child primarily resides with one household.

Joint custody means both parents share legal or physical custody, or both. Joint arrangements require a workable level of communication and cooperation between parents. Indiana courts can order joint custody even when one parent objects, if the evidence supports it as the best arrangement for the child.

WARRICK COUNTY COURT INFORMATION

Warrick County Court Locations and Contact Information

All criminal and family law matters in Warrick County are handled at the Warrick County Judicial Center in Boonville, which houses the county clerk’s office, both superior courts, and the circuit court.

Warrick County Clerk's Office

The Clerk of Warrick County is located in Suite 200 of the Judicial Center in Boonville. The clerk’s office accepts and routes all legal filings, maintains hearing and ruling records, responds to records requests, and accepts fees for court services and fines. The Clerk’s Office can be reached at (812) 897-6400.

Warrick County Superior Court No. 1

Located on the north side of the historic courthouse in Boonville, Superior Court No. 1 hears misdemeanor criminal and DUI/OWI cases, adjudicates small claims, rules in probate disputes, and oversees parole. This court also administers court-supervised drug treatment and jail diversion programs — alternatives to standard criminal prosecution that may be available to eligible defendants. The clerk for Superior Court No. 1 can be reached at (812) 897-6140

Warrick County Superior Court No. 2

The entrance for Superior Court No. 2 is located on the eastern side of the courthouse building, facing 3rd Street in central Boonville. It shares jurisdiction with Superior Court No. 1 over misdemeanor matters, OWI cases, small claims, probate, and parole. The phone number for the Superior Court No. 2 clerk is (812) 897-6213.

Warrick County Circuit Court

Two elected judges sit on the Warrick County Circuit Court, which operates in the same wing of the Boonville courthouse as Superior Court No. 2. The Circuit Court hears all criminal and family law matters involving juveniles and employs two Guardians ad Litem — court officers responsible for ensuring that the interests of children are represented and protected throughout proceedings. Circuit Court judges also have jurisdiction over felony criminal matters and high-value civil litigation. The Circuit Court can be reached at (812) 897-6130

GIBSON COUNTY COURT INFORMATION

Gibson County Court Locations and Contact Information

All criminal and family law matters in Gibson County are handled at the Gibson County Courthouse in Princeton, which houses the county clerk’s office, the superior court, and the circuit court.

Gibson County Superior Court

The Gibson County Superior Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. It also administers part of the county’s probation program, the drug court, and alcohol and drug treatment alternatives to criminal prosecution — options that may be available to eligible defendants as an alternative to standard criminal penalties. The Superior Court can be reached at (812) 386-6237.

Gibson County Circuit Court

The Gibson County Circuit Court has primary jurisdiction over felony criminal cases and cases involving children. This makes the Circuit Court the primary venue for divorce cases that involve questions of child custody, child support, and parental or grandparent visitation. Some individuals on probation in Gibson County also report to the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court can be reached at (812) 385-4885.

WHY ZIEMER & ZIEMER

Why Warrick County Residents Choose Ziemer & Ziemer

Adjacent to Warrick County — Familiar With Its Courts

Ziemer & Ziemer’s downtown Evansville office places the firm directly adjacent to Warrick County, with easy access to the Boonville Judicial Center for court appearances. The firm is not a distant referral — it is the firm next door, with the local knowledge and regular court presence that Warrick County clients need from an attorney representing them in Boonville.

Full-Service Representation Across Both Practice Areas

Warrick County residents dealing with a criminal charge and a simultaneous family law matter — a situation that arises more often than most people expect, particularly in domestic violence and custody cases — benefit from having a firm that handles both without sending clients elsewhere. Ziemer & Ziemer brings full-service criminal defense and family law representation to every Warrick County client, with two attorneys who have the depth to handle whatever the case requires.

Facing a Legal Matter in Warrick County? Talk to Ziemer & Ziemer First.

Whether the issue is a criminal charge in Boonville, a divorce in Newburgh, or a custody matter in Chandler, Ziemer & Ziemer gives Warrick County residents the experienced, honest legal representation they need to navigate the court system with confidence.