Gwendolyn M. Beitz
Assistant Federal Public Defender

Gwendolyn M. Beitz

Assistant Federal Public Defender

Following a distinguished career with the United States Air Force, Judge Advocate General Corps, Gwendolyn joined the Indiana Federal Community Defender’s in 2012. During her time with the Air Force, Gwendolyn was rated the #1 trial defense attorney worldwide by her superiors and was ranked among the top 2 litigators in the Air Force Judiciary, notably obtaining a not guilty verdict in a death penalty case. Gwendolyn focused her practice on defending high profile and complex cases, defending over 100 federal trials with a special expertise in the area of sex crimes.

At the IFCD Gwendolyn continues to focus her practice on complex criminal cases with a special emphasis in defending sex crimes and child exploitation.

A fitness enthusiast, at home you’ll find Gwendolyn teaching kickboxing or hanging out with her husband and two little dachshunds friends.

Education

J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law, with honors, 2001
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts, summa cum laude, 1998

Hometown

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Honors & Awards

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with Second Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
27th Fighter Wing Staff Company Grade Officer of the Quarter 2002
27th Fighter Wing Staff Company Grade Office of the Year 2002
27th Fighter Wing Woman of the Year 2002
Air Force Judiciary Field Grade Officer of the Year 2009
Air Force Trial Defense Division Field Grade Officer of the Year 2009