James D. Crum was admitted to the bar in 1989. He is licensed to practice in the Indiana and U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University. Jim is a member of the Hamilton County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations. He is a previous member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Defense Research Institute. He is a current member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  Currently, Jim is a Public defense counsel for the Hamilton County Circuit Court and is an officer in the Criminal Defense section of the Hamilton County Bar Association. Jim also serves on the Hamilton County Drug Court Advisory Board.  Jim’s experience in criminal defense matters includes defending drunkdriving, drug possession and dealing, burglary, murder and other misdemeanor and felony charges.