Shane B.C. Watson

Shane B.C. Watson is an Indiana attorney at Howes & Howes Law Firm, whose practice focuses on family law, criminal defense, landlord-tenant matters, and small claims actions. He handles divorce, legal separation, custody, paternity, child support, guardianship, emancipation, parental visitation, and grandparent rights. His criminal defense work includes misdemeanor, felony, expungement, traffic, moving violation, and OWI matters, giving clients practical guidance during stressful legal situations, negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings with careful support and steady representation.

Shane earned his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2005 and completed his undergraduate degree at Indiana University Bloomington with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy. During law school, he served as Student Bar Association Class Representative, interned for Judge Sheldon Gardner in the Circuit Courts of Cook County, and worked with the Northern Indiana Federal Community Public Defenders on defense-related matters and practical advocacy skills.

Shane brings experience from solo practice, associate-level legal work, federal small business matters, state grant appeals, and nonprofit grant leadership. This background supports his ability to evaluate family disputes, criminal charges, housing conflicts, traffic concerns, and small claims matters from multiple practical perspectives. He focuses on clear communication, organized preparation, and steady advocacy for clients who need direction through Indiana legal procedures and difficult personal decisions and related disputes effectively.

Shane B.C. Watson is licensed to practice in Indiana and before the Northern District of Indiana. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the La Porte County Bar Association. Clients value his broad legal background, courtroom preparation, and practical approach to family law, criminal defense, landlord-tenant, traffic, expungement, and small claims matters, supported by careful analysis, direct communication, and dependable professional guidance for Indiana clients statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Howes & Howes Law Firm
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, La Porte County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  BA in Political Science & Philosophy

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