Charles E. Hostetter

Charles E. Hostetter is a Brownsburg, Indiana, attorney who has been in private practice since 1976. His work includes probate and estate planning, family law, school law, and business matters. He helps individuals, families, local businesses, nonprofit entities, and community organizations address legal issues with practical guidance. His long service in the same community gives him a strong understanding of local needs and the legal concerns clients often face.

Charles earned his Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University and studied at Northwestern University. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. This background supports his ability to guide clients through business, estate, family, and community-based legal matters with careful judgment.

Charles has represented family corporations, limited liability companies, local businesses, nonprofit entities, a school corporation, two fire districts, and many individuals throughout the community and county. He also previously served for many years as an attorney for the County Division of Family and Children. His experience allows him to assist clients with planning, decision-making, dispute prevention, and legal matters involving both personal and organizational concerns.

Charles E. Hostetter presently serves as the Brownsburg Town Court Judge and is admitted to practice in Indiana and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indianapolis Bar Association, and the Hendricks County Bar Association, where he has served as past president. His work reflects decades of legal service, community involvement, and steady professional commitment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hostetter & Associates
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Past President, Hendricks County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Washington University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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