partner & Attorney

Jane Ruemmele

A 1984 graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Jane Ruemmele has built a distinguished legal career spanning more than three decades. As lead counsel in over 100 jury trials, she has gained extensive experience across various fields, from public defense with the Marion County Public Defender Agency to working at Ice Miller, one of Indiana's largest law firms. Her appellate work includes filing and winning numerous appeals and conducting oral arguments before the Court of Appeals. She also received national recognition for her defense of individuals who provided false confessions, leading to the dismissal of serious felony charges.

Her legal journey began as a clerk for Segal and Macy (now Macy Macy and Swanson) before becoming an associate at McClure McClure and Kammen, where she honed her skills in criminal law, family law, employment law, and civil rights litigation. Drawn to criminal defense, she spent several years with the Marion County Public Defender Agency and the State Public Defender, focusing on post-conviction relief and appeals. Later, at Ice Miller, she concentrated on real estate and litigation before returning to the Marion County Defender Agency in 2007, where she worked in the major felony division until her retirement in 2015. Most recently, at SK Huffer & Associates, she gained valuable experience in insurance defense litigation and federal civil practice.

A classmate of Kathleen Sweeney at law school and a former colleague of Charles Hayes, she was thrilled to join forces with them at Hayes Ruemmele LLC. As a partner, she continues to embody the firm's "No One Stands Alone" philosophy, ensuring clients receive the highest level of representation and care.

Jane had been selected as on the top 100 Criminal Defense Trial lawyers in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers.