About Eduardo
Eduardo Fontanez has spent much of his career inside courtrooms around northwest Indiana. He is licensed in Indiana and is based out of a Hammond office where he continues to practice law. His work includes time on both sides of the bench, giving him a wide view of how cases move through the system.
Fontanez began his public-service career in the prosecutor’s office. In 2002 he served as a deputy prosecutor in the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. In that role he handled charging decisions, prepared cases for trial, and appeared in court on behalf of the state. The work was fast-paced and often required quick legal analysis and clear courtroom presentations.
A year later he moved to the judiciary. In 2003 he served as a judge in the East Chicago City Court. The docket there covered municipal and lower-court matters that touched the daily lives of residents. As judge he managed hearings, ruled on motions, and wrote decisions that resolved disputes and enforced local ordinances. The experience gave him an intimate understanding of courtroom procedure and the practical demands of municipal justice.
Those consecutive roles — first prosecuting, then presiding over cases — shaped his approach to legal problem solving. He learned how prosecutors build a case and how judges evaluate evidence and credibility. That combination informs how he assesses legal risks now. He is known to take a practical view of each matter, weighing likely outcomes against the costs and time involved in litigation.
Today he practices out of Hammond and represents clients in matters across Indiana courts. He draws on years of courtroom experience to prepare filings, argue motions, and handle hearings. Colleagues note that his prior roles give him a clear sense of timing in litigation and a familiarity with local court processes. Clients encounter a lawyer who understands both the mechanics of prosecution and the responsibilities of a judge.
He continues to serve clients from his Hammond office, handling court appearances and case strategy in Indiana. He concentrates on providing representation and courtroom advocacy for matters brought before local and state courts throughout the region.
