Haley McCleary

Haley McCleary is an Indiana attorney at The Region Lawyers, Inc, whose practice focuses on criminal defense law, DUI/OWI offenses, drug crimes, and personal injury matters. She is dedicated to protecting client rights and serving as a strong voice in the courtroom. Her background in trial preparation, legal research, and criminal justice work supports practical representation for individuals facing serious allegations, difficult decisions, and the need for clear guidance during stressful legal proceedings and claims.

Haley earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2022. She also earned her B.S., magna cum laude, in Business Management from Valparaiso University in 2018, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. During law school, she served on the Moot Court Executive Board, joined the UIC Law Review, and worked as a teaching assistant for the legal writing program.

Haley gained valuable courtroom and research experience through legal internships with the Porter County Prosecutor’s Office, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Porter County Prosecutor’s Office-North Complex. Her work included assisting with trial preparation, conducting bench trials and bond hearings, evaluating legal issues, and performing detailed research. She also spent time with Cook County’s Conviction Integrity Unit reviewing wrongful conviction and police misconduct claims.

Haley McCleary is admitted to practice in Indiana and brings a focused, rights-centered approach to criminal defense and related legal matters. Her law school achievements include reaching the semifinals in the Dean Fred F. Herzog Moot Court Competition and publishing a law review article on Indiana’s revenge porn statute. Clients value Haley for preparation, advocacy, and careful attention to each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Region Lawyers, Inc
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Valparaiso University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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