Joe Duepner

Joe Michael Duepner is an experienced Indiana attorney who represents clients in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and civil litigation matters. He has guided thousands of individuals and businesses through serious legal challenges, including major felonies, injury claims, and complex disputes, always focused on practical results.

Joe earned his undergraduate degree at Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana. He then continued his legal studies at Western Michigan University/Thomas M. Cooley Law School, earning a J.D. (Cum Laude), where he built a strong academic foundation. His education prepared him for courtroom advocacy, detailed legal research, and client-centered representation.

Joe handles personal injury claims involving auto accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and other serious injuries. He works to secure fair settlement awards that provide meaningful compensation. In criminal defense, he represents clients facing major felony and misdemeanor charges, including high-level and capital cases, protecting their rights at every stage.

Joe also represents clients in divorces, paternity matters, and post-judgment modifications. He assists families with estate planning, including Wills, POAs, and Probate administration. Business clients rely on him for litigation, contract matters, and enforcement issues. He has advised small to medium-sized businesses and HOAs on contractual disputes and compliance concerns.

Joe previously worked at the Indiana Securities Commission under Commissioner Chris Naylor, assisting with investigation, research, and litigation of securities fraud matters, including State of Indiana vs. CFS LLC, CFS Trust Inc, CFS at Crosspoint LLC et al. He is admitted to the Indiana Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the Southern District of Indiana, and is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and Hamilton County Bar Association.

Joe Duepner has been recognized with the Clients’ ChoiceAward 2019, Clients’ ChoiceAward 2018, and Clients’ ChoiceAward 2017. Through steady advocacy and trial experience before judges and juries across Indiana, Joe continues to provide clear guidance and strong representation for every client.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Duepner Law LLC
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
• Member, Hamilton County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Awards & Badges