L. Scott Pejic

L. Scott Pejic is the founding attorney of Pejic Law in Michigan City, Indiana. He represents clients in criminal defense, OWI, and personal injury matters. His practice includes felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, alcohol related offenses, car wrecks, wrongful death, and other injury claims. Clients rely on his direct guidance when they need a careful review of case strengths, weaknesses, risks, and practical options.

Mr. Pejic earned his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1999 after receiving a B.S. from Valparaiso University in 1996. He also completed a summer session in organic chemistry at Harvard University in 1994. His science background supports his work in cases involving alcohol testing, toxicology, autopsy findings, and injury causation, giving him a useful foundation for evaluating technical evidence in both criminal and civil matters.

Mr. Pejic has practiced law in Indiana since 1999 and handles a practice that combines criminal defense, OWI defense, and civil injury work. He has defended clients accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions, with an emphasis on alcohol related offenses. His experience also includes matters involving alleged murder, breath testing, field sobriety issues, car accidents, wrongful death, and negligent or intentional conduct that causes injury.

L. Scott Pejic is active in professional and public service roles connected to criminal defense and the local legal community. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the LaPorte County Bar Association. Mr. Pejic has also served on the Indiana Gaming Commission, the LaPorte County Public Defender Board, and as a founding defense representative of the LaPorte County Problem Solving Court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Pejic Law
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, National College of DUI Defense
• Member, LaPorte County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

• Valparaiso University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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