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Ryan D Bower

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Avvo Rating9.2
  • New Albany, IN
  • Licensed for 13 years
  • Free consultation
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About Ryan

Ryan Bower is an attorney committed to helping those people going through family crisis or those that have been charged with committing a crime. He was admitted to the Indiana Bar and the Kentucky Bar in 2006. Ryan is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He received his legal education at Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He is a member of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Indiana State Bar Association and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He primarily practices in Orange County, Indiana; Washington County, Indiana; Harrison County, Indiana; Jackson County, Indiana; Scott County, Indiana; and Crawford County, Indiana.

Practice areas

Divorce and separationChild custodyCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 34%

    Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Washington County Indiana. Now an exclusive criminal defense lawyer.

    13 years

  2. Child custody: 33%

    Child Support, Visitation, Grandparent's Rights

    13 years

  3. Divorce and separation: 33%

    Asset Divorces, Separation, Child Support, Maintenance, Retirement Asset Divisions.

    13 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

1212 State Street
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Bower Law Office, LLC

1212 State Street
New Albany, IN, 47150

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
INActive In Good Standing200610/26/2019
KYAuthorized to practice law200608/05/2013
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers Association2015
Top 40 under 40National Trial Lawyers Association2014
Top 10 Under 40National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2014
Graduate, Special RecognitionAwareness Washington County2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
City AttorneyCity of Salem2016 - Present
OwnerBower Law Office, LLC2013 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorIvy Tech Community College2013 - Present
AttorneyAllen, Allen, & Brown2010 - 2013
Deputy Prosecuting AttorneyWashington County Prosecutor's Office2007 - 2010
Legal InternAllen, Allen, & Allen2006 - 2007
Law ClerkCraig Kelley & Faultless2004 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Washington County Park BoardAttorney Member2010 - Present
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2006 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2006 - Present
SOAR! Adult LiteracyBoard Member2009 - 2014
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Child Support Strategic PlanningFairness for Families2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Indiana University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2006
McKendree CollegeBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Law Enforcement UpdateProtective Sweeps and Inventory Searches2010
Law Enforcement UpdatePat Downs and Officer Safety2009
Law Enforcement UpdateSearch Warrants - Case Law Review2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In Re: the Adoption of M.P.S. Jr.In favor of the Birth Mother
Freeman v. FreemanIn Favor of the Wife

Reviews

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Great job

Posted by AdrianTue Aug 13 2013

Ryan has helped me with a will and some minor criminal work. He did a great job with both.

Very Smart and Patient with my questions

Posted by ElizabethTue Aug 06 2013

Ryan handled my divorce case and was really great to work with. Of course I was nervous and emotional, but he explained everything to me and did a great job. He is very knowledgeable and very patient with me. I was very happy with his service. I recommend him.

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Bart Betteau, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 14, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Ryan and I are currently working on a case together. I could not be more impressed. He is certainly a lawyer who is knows what is doing.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$75-$225/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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