John Mario Acosta Jr.

Your Dedicated Attorney

10+ Years of Experience

John M. Acosta Jr. was born and raised in Southern California. In July 1996, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer for almost two years, with his remaining three years as a Military Police K-9 Officer, at various military installations and was honorably discharged. In 2001, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He spent almost twelve years with various Police and Sheriff’s Offices throughout the State of Georgia. During that time, he worked as a patrol officer and was eventually promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a U.S. Army Military Police Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer in State of Georgia, he has over 15 years of combined law enforcement experience. During those years he performed numerous DUI, misdemeanor, and felony investigations. Additionally, he has worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Indiana and has conducted numerous state court bench and jury trials. Although, he does not consider himself an expert, he does consider himself highly qualified to interpret and evaluate law enforcement actions.

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Juvenile Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    First half hour.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Indiana
Since 2016
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Languages

  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Owner/Attorney
Acosta Law Office P.C.
2016 –

Current

Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Starke County Prosecutor’s Office
2019 –

2019

Deputy Prosecutor
Porter County Prosecutor’s Office
2016 –

2018

Law Clerk
Bockman & Associates, LLC
2015 –

2016

Law Clerk/Externship
Northern District of Indiana Federal Community Defender’s Office
2015 –

2015

Law Clerk/Externship
Porter County Prosecutor’s Office
2015 –

2015

Law Clerk/Externship
Lake County Public Defender’s Office (Conflicts Division)
2015 –

2015

Judicial Clerk
William Alexa – Superior Court #2
2014 –

2014

Law Clerk/Externship
Porter County Prosecutor’s Office
2014 –

2014

Law Clerk/Internship
Lake County Prosecutor’s Office
2014 –

2014

Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. (2015) | Law
2013


2015

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Troy University – Troy campus
M.S. (2012) | Criminal Justice
2010


2012

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Troy University – Troy campus
B.S. (2010) | Criminal Justice
2008


2010

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Porter County Bar Association

Vice President
2015 –
Current
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Indiana State Bar Association

Member
2016 –
2018
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Calumet Inns of Court

Member
2014 –
2018
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Lake County Bar Association

Member
2014 –
2018
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Articles & Publications
Evaluating and Understanding Police Use of Force
Jurist
January 17, 2015
Hammond Cops Used Justified Force
Post-Tribune, A Chicago Sun-Times Publication
October 26, 2014
Captured for Capturing
Valpo Law Blog
October 23, 2014
Electrifying
Valpo Law Blog
October 15, 2014
Liberally Conservitive
Valpo Law Blog
October 2, 2014

Interest of Justice
Valpo Law Blog
September 24, 2014
The Warrant Requirement
Valpo Law Blog
September 13, 2014
Recodification
Valpo Law Blog
July 17, 2014
On Shaky Ground When Searching for that Smell
Valpo Law Blog
June 17, 2014
Improper Conduct in an Untimely Manner
Valpo Law Blog
June 9, 2014
Spontaneous Utterances Have Family Ties
Valpo Law Blog
June 2, 2014

Websites & Blogs

Website
Blog


Office
205 East Jefferson Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
US
Telephone: (219) 228-8899
Fax: (219) 228-8899