McCloskey Law Office operates in Northern Indiana in the following counties: Elkhart, St. Joseph, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, and Marshall.
We also provide service in Noble, Lake and Fulton counties on a case to case basis. We will on occasion do work outside these areas.

If in doubt call: 1-574-370-2412 as there is no charge for the initial phone consultation.

Indiana

McCloskey Law Office operates in Northern Indiana in the following counties: Elkhart, St. Joseph, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, and Marshall.
We also provide service in Noble, Lake and Fulton counties on a case to case basis. We will on occasion do work outside these areas.

Call: 1-574-370-2412

Libel and Slander
Wills, Trusts, Probate
Child Custody, Support, Adoption
DUI / DWI Traffic
Divorce, Marriage, Alimony
General Practice
Wrongful Death - Accidental Death
Civil Rights / ADA
Criminal Defense
Auto Accidents
Small Claims
Personal Injury
Litigation and Appeals

Martin A. McCloskey background includes being a member of the United States Air Force where he received numerous commendations. Martin was also a police officer for almost nine years then went on to be elected one of three Elkhart County Commissioners. Not one to sit on his laurels, Martin, during the time that he was working as County Commissioner attended and graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.

Mission Statement
Martin A. McCloskey, attorney and counselor at law believes in:

The principle of preserving and protecting the structure of the government of the United States of America as established by its Founding Fathers. Promote the principles and transcendent truths set forth in the Declaration of Independence including but not limited to the Sanctity of Life, the Rule of Law, Equality, and Justice.

Thus, Martin A. McCloskey, Attorney and Counselor at Law is dedicated and committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individuals; those who are marginalized, the poor, the injured, the forgotten, the voiceless, the defenseless and the damned, and to protecting the rights of such people from corporate and government oppression.

In all of its activities, the McCloskey Law Firm will foster and nourish an open atmosphere of representing and caring for people regardless of their race, age, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, physical abilities, sexual orientation or gender.

The McCloskey Law Firm will serve the client, to the best of our abilities, with due diligence and zealousness to protect each person’s rights.

Indiana University of South Bend (IUSB)
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

B.G.S. - Indiana University South Bend (IUSB)
A.A.S. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

State Courts
Indiana Supreme Court
Federal Court - Northern District of Indiana (South Bend, Indiana)

Indiana Bar Association
Elkhart City Bar
St. Joseph County Bar Association

Millennium Member - National Rifle Association (NRA)
Republican National Committee Life Member

Domestic Relations Mediator

Martin McCloskey does pro bono work but only on a case by case basis.

Martin A. McCloskey background includes serving his country faithfully as member of the United States Air Force where he received numerous commendations, medal and ribbons.

Martin was also served his community as police officer for almost nine years and then went on to be elected one of three County Commissioners. Not one to sit on his laurels, Martin, attended and graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, while performing his duties faithfully as County Commissioner.

Martin headed towards becoming an attorney-at-law in 1996 as Martin was on the receiving end of a political vendetta from Elkhart City because of false, defamatory and inflammatory allegations after he publicly supported the Republican nominee, Carol McDowell, for Mayor of Elkhart who was running against the Democrat nominee incumbent mayor, James Perron, in November 1995 AND after Martin filed for and announced his own candidacy, in January 1996, for Elkhart County Commissioner on the Republican ticket.

In October 1995 McCloskey was called into the mayoral appointed police chief's office (appointed from outside the department) and was told to either support the Democrat incumbent mayor or give up his sergeant stripes. When Martin stated he would do neither, the police chief stated that they were going to get rid of him.

Martin said of the political vendetta, "It's at times like that when I'm glad for the way I was raised, because when my test came and my feet were held to the fire, I simply could not sacrifice principle for career. I did the right thing and held my ground." Martin could have supported the incumbent mayor and sacrificed his principles; however he did not cave in under pressure and he stood firmly for what he believed in. Martin McCloskey carries on that same integrity and dedication when he works for his clients.

Even thought Martin McCloskey is a believer in moving on and addressing the issues of today, not the political vendettas, rumors, and allegations of "yesteryear" he worked to correct the city's political powerhouse and was instrumental in helping to unseat the incumbent mayor. When the four term incumbent mayor lost his re-election campaign in 1999 to Dave Miller, the police chief (Dennis Bechtel) was fired along with the Elkhart City Board of Safety. Martin is an example of how one can overcome extreme hardship, overcome false allegations, take what life hands you and progress forward.

In 2000 Martin McCloskey ran for County Commissioner again and was elected. Martin was endorsed by: the Elkhart Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P. #52); Dave Miller, the new Mayor of Elkhart; Michael Cosentino, Elkhart County Prosecutor; as well as an Elkhart County Commissioner; an Elkhart County Councilman; and an Elkhart City Councilman amongst many others who were highly respected in the Elkhart community. These individuals endorsed Martin McCloskey when he ran for and was elected Elkhart County Commissioner in 2000 based on his credibility, integrity and character.

While Martin was County Commissioner he was the only commissioner who voted against any tax increase including the wheel tax and McCloskey took the lead in placing a historical display which included the 10 Commandments in the County Administration building. The display was challenged in Court as being unconstitutional and on Appeal the Order of the Court was that the Historical Display along with the 10 Commandments was Constitutional and was allowed to remain in place.

Martin knows and feels what his clients are going through and the McCloskey Law Offices Mission Statement sets in perspective what Martin believes and practices which is as follows:

Martin McCloskey is dedicated and committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individuals; those who are marginalized, the poor, the injured, the forgotten, the voiceless, the defenseless and the damned, and to protecting the rights of such people from corporate and government oppression.

In all of its activities, McCloskey Law Offices will foster and nourish an open atmosphere of representing and caring for people regardless of their race, age, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, physical abilities, sexual orientation or gender.

The McCloskey Law Office will serve the client, to the best of its abilities, with due diligence and zealousness to protect each person's rights.

County Commissioner
Police Officer
United States Air Force