Deidra N. Haynes graduated from Indiana University School of Law, also known as McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana. She interned while in law school as a prosecutor, public defender, and state public defender defending those who were facing the death penalty.
Immediately after law school she worked for Barnes & Thornburg, the largest law firm in the state of Indiana as an employment litigator defending large corporations. Attorney Haynes decided to pursue her passion in advocating for those without a voice. As a result, she now represent employees, the mentally ill, and those experiencing difficult family law issues.
Her number one passion in life is to become a voice to the voiceless. As a one time troubled youth herself, she understands that sometimes good people make bad decisions. Someone became her voice and guided her through the criminal legal system as a juvenile and young adult; therefore, she is determined to give back to her community with the same compassion that someone rendered to her.
Additionally, before Deidra became a powerhouse attorney, she was once a scared and timid young lady who had to hire an attorney to help her seek justice against a huge corporation who demoted and retaliated against her based on her gender. Attorney Haynes uses her past and real life experiences to relate to her clients. Her passion for justice and compassion for the vulnerable and defenseless allows her to speak out on behalf of the voiceless.
Speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable. Speak out in order to judge with righteousness and defend the needy and the poor.
Proverbs 31: 8-10
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9785 Crosspoint Blvd Suite 104, Indianapolis, IN, 46256
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Posted by Nawl | October 08, 2025
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Rayo helped me with initial phone call to ease my worry and set me up for a consultation.
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2025
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Look forward to working with this group. It was so natural and felt like it was meant to meet this group. Rayo was a lot of help and very patient with all my concerns. Look forward to the results from this team and closing this chapter.
Posted by Miles | September 30, 2025
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Rayo was very helpful and understanding during my phone call and very understanding
Posted by Erica | September 25, 2025 | Domestic Violence
She Made Me Feel Seen and Heard
I had the chance to speak with Rayo from the Deidra Haynes firm, and I was so impressed by her honesty, compassion, and clarity. She didn’t sugarcoat anything, and she immediately recognized the abusive patterns in my case and how they were affecting me and my child. She was empathetic but also direc...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2025
Rayo is the best 5stars
Rayo was very helpful,she helped me and talked to me and felt what I was going thru almost like a therapist
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her since she was in law school and we have previously worked together. She is a very dedicated attorney and works hard to help her clients achieve the results they want."
Criminal defense lawyer
2025
Indiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Indiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Indiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Indiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyer, Indianapolis Monthly
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016 - Present
Attorney, The Law office of Deidra N. Haynes LLC
2014 - 2014
Contract and compliance specialist, American Structurepoint, Inc.
2013 - 2014
Contract Specialist, Deals Used Tires
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Office of General Counsel
2009 - 2012
Staff Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg
2016 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
2019
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