About the Attorney

Matthew W. Chapel is a highly regarded criminal defense trial lawyer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With a reputation for providing aggressive and commonsense defense strategies, Matt Chapel is dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients facing criminal charges in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio. As a top-rated criminal lawyer, he specializes in DUI defense, criminal law, and trial representation. With years of experience and a track record of success, Matt Chapel is known for his unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for his clients. If you are in need of a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney in Fort Wayne or the surrounding areas, contact Matt Chapel today at (260) 387-6236.

Practice Areas

Criminal justice attorney

Client Reviews

Adamo “Adam”

3/12/2026

This dude just stopped caring, regret not getting a public defender.

Random Guy Here

5/26/2025

No one really wants to hire a lawyer, but sometimes you just fall into a bad set of circumstances. In my case, I was dealing with a person who filled out a protection order request and was granted it. The problem was that I literally did nothing wrong (nor ever threatened this person) and I did not want this crazy thing hanging over me. This was where I was at when I came across Matthew Chapel attorney at law. He found things that I would never have found on my own, and despite this being an emotionally exhausting experience his humor and skill got me through this (at least for now, you never know when you are dealing with someone who is really nuts). Matthew Chapel really helped me out of a jam I should never have been put in. If you are in a jam and don’t know where to turn, you should give Matt Chapel a chance. It definitely wouldn’t hurt to reach out to him.