Riley & Ahler P.C. - Rensselaer, IN
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Rensselaer, IN
209 West Washington Street Suite C Rensselaer, IN 47978
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8
Years
Experience
Rensselaer Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Custody
- DUI
- Drug Charges
- Expungements
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Personal Injury
- Vehicle Accidents
Firm Information
Overview
In 1980, attorney Michael Riley founded our law firm, the Law Office of Michael Riley P.C. in Rensselaer, Indiana, as a way to serve the citizens of our community and help them with all of their legal needs. Now, almost 40 years later, Mr. Riley and his associate attorney, Jacob Ahler, continue to provide the highest level of representation possible to our clients in the following practice areas:
- Personal injury
- Wrongful death
- Appellate practice
- Adoptions
- Business formations and transactions
- Criminal defense
- DUI defense/specialized driving permits
- Expungements
- Estates, wills and trusts
- Family law
- Guardianships
- Professional licensing defense
Over the course of our history, our law firm has helped thousands of clients throughout Jasper County and the surrounding areas with their most pressing and sensitive legal issues. With more than 50 years of experience practicing law, Mr. Riley has handled a wide variety of cases, including several death penalty cases, and he currently serves as chief public defender for Jasper County. Mr. Ahler is also a public defender for White County, and he focuses primarily on estate planning, civil and commercial litigation, and criminal defense.
Through our law firm, Mr. Riley and Mr. Ahler can meet the demands of any client's case. If you have a legal need related to one of our practice areas, you can contact the Law Office of Michael Riley P.C. to schedule a free initial consultation.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Riley & Ahler P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Ahler, Jacob On a Super Lawyers® List
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Riley & Ahler P.C.
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Hired Law firm 2022-2023From day 1 what an amazing experience. They answered every question and made this entire process as peaceful as possible. This is an amazing team of people and I was blessed to be referred to them! Thank you as I will be forever grateful!!
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Contact
209 West Washington Street
Suite C
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Phone: 219-964-4156
Fax: 219-866-4606
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.rileyandahlerlaw.com
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00 - 4:30, Saturday: By Appointment Only
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