Daniel K. Whitehead

Daniel K. Whitehead is an Anderson, Indiana, trial attorney handling family law, divorce, criminal defense, and personal injury matters. He has practiced for more than twenty-five years and handled more than 15,000 cases. His work includes custody, visitation, criminal charges, accident claims, and injury disputes. He is admitted in Indiana state courts, federal district courts in Indiana, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals for appeals involving federal legal issues.

Daniel Whitehead earned his undergraduate degree from Ball State University. He earned his Master’s degree from Ball State University. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis and also pursued legal studies in Europe. He has completed more than 800 hours of continuing legal education, supporting his courtroom practice, case preparation, client counseling, and work across family, criminal defense, and injury matters in Indiana trial courts statewide.

Whitehead’s personal experience with the legal system shaped his approach to representation. As a child, he saw close family members face criminal charges and imprisonment without access to experienced counsel. He was later wrongfully charged with a crime and acquitted. Those experiences help him understand the fear, pressure, and uncertainty clients feel when a case may affect freedom, parenting, finances, health, or future opportunities at stake for families involved and clients.

Daniel K. Whitehead helps people by guiding them through legal problems that often affect every part of life. In family cases, he urges parents to keep children’s needs at the center of each decision. In criminal and injury matters, he works to protect rights and pursue fair outcomes. His recognition and public speaking reflect a career built on resilience, preparation, service, and client advocacy in difficult legal situations for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney at Law, Daniel Whitehead Attorney at Law LLC
• Member, National Trial Lawyer’s Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
  Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Ball State University
  MA & BA

Awards & Badges