Serving Delaware County
Delaware County is home to Muncie, the region's largest city outside Indianapolis, and Ball State University — a major employer and driver of a younger demographic with distinct legal needs. The county's employment landscape, anchored by Ball State, healthcare systems, and manufacturing, generates a steady employment law docket. Family law, felony defense, CHINS cases, and drug offense matters are also active areas in Delaware County courts.
Hammond Legal is based in Anderson — just 25 miles west — and regularly appears in Delaware County courts. From criminal defense and family law to employment disputes and expungement, we understand the Delaware County court system and are ready to assist clients throughout the county.
Delaware County Courts
The Delaware County court system is located at the Delaware County Courthouse, 3100 S Tillotson Ave, Suite 101, Muncie, IN 47302. The courthouse houses the Delaware County Circuit Courts 1–5, handling civil, criminal, and family matters. The Delaware County Clerk of Courts handles all filings and is located at the courthouse.
Communities Served in Delaware County
Muncie
County seat. Home of Ball State University. Delaware County Courthouse location. ~25 miles from Anderson.
Yorktown
Southwest Delaware County near Madison County line. ~22 miles from Anderson.
Albany
East Delaware County community. ~28 miles from Anderson. Filings at Muncie courthouse.
Daleville
Southwest Delaware County near Madison County line. ~20 miles from Anderson.
Eaton
Northwest Delaware County. ~35 miles from Anderson. All filings at the Muncie courthouse.
Selma & Gaston
Smaller Delaware County communities with all matters filed at the Muncie courthouse.
Cowan & Parker City
East and northeast Delaware County. All filings handled at the Muncie courthouse.
Where to File in Delaware County
Divorce & Family Law
Divorce, custody, child support, and paternity petitions in Delaware County are filed with the Delaware County Clerk of Courts at 100 W Main St, Muncie — whether you live in Muncie, Yorktown, Albany, Daleville, or anywhere else in the county. Indiana requires six months of state residency and three months of Delaware County residency before filing (IC 31-15-2-6).
Protective Orders
Civil protective orders under IC 34-26-5 are filed at the Delaware County Courthouse in Muncie. Emergency protective orders are available at any hour through local law enforcement or the Delaware County Sheriff's Department.
Criminal Charges
Felony and misdemeanor charges in Delaware County are prosecuted by the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office and heard in the Circuit Court or Superior Court in Muncie. If you have been arrested anywhere in Delaware County, call Hammond Legal immediately at 317-284-9944.
Expungement
Expungement petitions under Indiana's Second Chance Law (IC 35-38-9) are filed in the Delaware County court that entered the original conviction. The Delaware County Prosecutor may object. Waiting periods are five years for misdemeanors and eight years for Level 6 felonies.
Practice Areas in Delaware County
Family Law
Divorce, custody, parenting time, support, and paternity in Delaware County courts.
Learn moreFelony Defense
Defense for Level 1–6 felony charges in Delaware County. Call immediately if arrested.
Learn moreEmployment Law
Workplace disputes for Muncie employees and employers, including EEOC matters.
Learn moreDrug Offenses
Drug possession, dealing, and trafficking defense in Delaware County courts.
Learn moreCHINS Defense
Representation for parents and families in Delaware County CHINS proceedings.
Learn moreExpungement
Record sealing under Indiana's Second Chance Law filed in Delaware County courts.
Learn moreCommon Questions — Delaware County
Where do I file for divorce in Delaware County?
Divorce petitions are filed with the Delaware County Clerk of Courts at 3100 S Tillotson Ave, Suite 101, Muncie, IN 47302 — whether you live in Muncie, Yorktown, Albany, Daleville, or anywhere else in Delaware County. At least one spouse must have been a Delaware County resident for three months before filing (IC 31-15-2-6).
Which court handles criminal charges in Delaware County or Muncie?
Criminal charges from anywhere in Delaware County are prosecuted by the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office and heard at the Delaware County Courthouse in Muncie. If you have been arrested in Muncie, Yorktown, Albany, or elsewhere in Delaware County, call Hammond Legal at 317-284-9944 immediately.
What should I do about an employment law issue in Muncie?
Employment disputes in Muncie may involve Ball State University, healthcare employers, or private businesses. EEOC discrimination charges must generally be filed within 300 days of the discriminatory act in Indiana. Hammond Legal can review your situation and advise on your options under state and federal law.
Can a Delaware County conviction be expunged?
Many Delaware County convictions are eligible under Indiana's Second Chance Law (IC 35-38-9). The petition is filed in the same Delaware County court that entered the conviction, and the Delaware County Prosecutor may object. Contact Hammond Legal to review your eligibility.
How far is Hammond Legal from Muncie and Delaware County?
Hammond Legal is in Anderson — approximately 25 miles from the Delaware County Courthouse in Muncie, 22 miles from Yorktown, and 20 miles from Daleville. We regularly appear in Delaware County courts and are accessible to clients throughout the county.
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