Patrick J Arata
Practice Areas: Criminal Law; DUI/OWI Defense; Personal Injury and Civil Litigation

If you are facing a drunk driving charge and want answers fast, Call Now!

The firm is experienced in the area of federal and state criminal defense. We also have special emphasis on drunk driving defense. Our support staff have been selected for their individual experience and skills. The lawyers approach a case as a team. All the lawyers may be working on your case. We assist each other. Legal issues and trial strategies are discussed and an individual plan devised for each client. All the clients are encouraged to get to know all the lawyers and participate in the planning and execution of their case.

Why should you hire me?

"Lawyers hire me, police officers employ me, and judges refer me their friends and family members. No one in this part of the state has studied this area of law or routinely attended more seminars or courses than me. Ask around."

Arata Law Firm
116 E Berry St
Lincoln Tower - 14th floor
Ft Wayne IN 46802
Tel: 260 424-1010
Fax: 260 420-1406
E-mail: patarata@aol.com

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer - National Board of Legal Specialty Certification

Board Certified Specialist in DUI Defense Law, National College for DUI Defense

Pat Arata: Was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and has practiced law for twenty five years. After completing his undergraduate studies at Indiana University, he attended law school at the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. He has been admitted to practice law in the states of Indiana and California. He has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, and the Federal District Courts for the Northern District of Indiana, the Southern District of Indiana, and the Eastern district of California.

His practice is concentrated in the area of criminal defense cases in Federal and State Courts with a focus on federal criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation and a special emphasis in defending citizens accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Mr. Arata is the Chairman of the Criminal Defense Attorneys section of the allen county Bar Association, a "Sustaining member" of the National College for DUI Defense, a "Life" member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. He is also a "Master" with and former "President" of the American Inns of Court, Benjamin Harrison Chapter.

Mr. Arata is certified as an "Instructor" in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, certified in the operation of the Intoxilizer 5000, and has completed training using the BAC DataMaster as well as blood and urine testing.

Mr. Arata routinely volunteers his services as an instructor and has spoken at legal seminars in various venues on subjects including Trial Practice, Jury Trial rules, DUI/OWI Defense, Child Molestation Allegations, and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

He is a founding member and has been chairman of the criminal defense attorneys section of the Allen County Bar Association for many years. He has also earned the distinguished "AV" Martindale-Hubbell for the practice of law with the highest level of ethics and skill.
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