Law firm in New Castle, IN
A general practice handling criminal and traffic defense, family law, and civil matters. Criminal work covers OVWI/DUI, driving while suspended, drug offenses, theft, battery and domestic battery, burglary, robbery, murder, expungements, and specialized driving privileges. Family law includes divorce, custody, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianships, CHINS, and juvenile delinquency, while civil services cover wills, powers of attorney, healthcare representatives, small claims, landlord/tenant disputes, contracts, and property. Attorney Joseph J. Bergacs draws on experience prosecuting cases as well as defending them.
Joseph J. Bergacs graduated from Purdue University and DePaul University College of Law and was admitted to practice in Indiana in 2002. He developed his practice at Baker & Bergacs Law Office under the late William G. Baker (1942-2009), which is now Bergacs Law Office, and has served New Castle and Henry County for over 20 years, including as Henry County Prosecutor. He has also served as Henry County Attorney and as attorney for the New Castle Community School Corporation, the Henry County Solid Waste Management District, and the towns of Straughn and Sulphur Springs. He is admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and is a past Treasurer and President of the Henry County Bar Association.


