Defending the accused. Fighting for the injured.
Criminal defense and personal injury representation in Southern Indiana and Louisville.
When you are facing charges — or recovering from someone else's negligence — you deserve a former prosecutor who knows the courtroom from both sides of the case and will build a strategy around your situation, not a template.
Serving clients across Southern Indiana and Louisville — including Floyd, Clark, and Jefferson counties — from an office in downtown New Albany.
Focused representation in criminal defense and personal injury matters. Every case starts with a free consultation.
If you have been arrested or charged, the prosecution is already building its case. Gretchen Ragains defends clients at every stage — investigation, arraignment, negotiation, and trial — protecting your rights and your record.
A juvenile charge can shape a young person's education and future. Gretchen works with families to protect a child's record and pursue outcomes — diversion, rehabilitation, and second chances — that keep their future open.
DUI / OWI charges in Indiana and Kentucky carry license suspension, fines, and possible jail time — and the deadlines come fast. Gretchen examines the stop, the testing, and the procedure to challenge the evidence against you.
If you were injured because someone else was careless, you should not be left with the medical bills and lost wages. Gretchen pursues the compensation you are owed and deals with the insurance company so you can focus on recovery.
A past arrest or conviction can follow you into job applications, housing, and licensing. Indiana law allows many records to be expunged or sealed. Gretchen reviews your record, confirms your eligibility, and handles the petition from filing through the court order.
A traffic ticket is not always minor — infractions can add points to your license, raise insurance costs, and lead to suspension if they pile up. Gretchen handles traffic matters and works to limit the points and consequences on your driving record.
Call for a free consultation and talk it through. If your matter falls outside these areas, you will get a straight answer — and help finding the right direction.
Call or send an inquiry. You will talk through what happened, what you are facing, and your options — at no cost and with no obligation.
Every case is different. As a former prosecutor, Gretchen reviews the evidence, looks for weaknesses in the other side's case, and lays out a plan — including what it will cost, with payment plans available and bond funds may apply toward legal fees so cost does not decide your defense.
Whether your case ends in negotiation, dismissal, settlement, or trial, you will know where things stand and what comes next at every step.
About Gretchen Ragains — the attorney who will handle your case personally.
Gretchen Ragains is a passionate and experienced criminal defense attorney who advocates for individuals facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As a former prosecutor, she brings a well-rounded, strategic approach to every case she handles — she knows how the other side builds a case, because she has been on that side of the courtroom. She is licensed in Indiana and Kentucky, and she is the founder of Gretchen Ragains Law.
Her focus is trial work and criminal defense: she has successfully defended clients against misdemeanor and felony charges, and she builds relationships in the local courts that help her anticipate challenges and address them early. Every client gets individual attention — a thorough investigation of the facts, an honest assessment of the options, and a defense strategy tailored to the charge and the court where the case will be heard.
At Gretchen Ragains Law, her independent practice in New Albany, she brings that same approach to criminal defense, juvenile defense, DUI defense, and personal injury clients across Southern Indiana and Louisville. Consultations are free, payment plans are available, and bond funds may apply toward legal fees.
Plenty of firms can file the same motions. What sets this office apart is how your case — and you — are treated while it is pending.
A strong defense should not depend on paying everything up front. Consultations are free, fees are explained before you commit, and payment plans are available — and bond funds may apply toward legal fees — so we can talk about your case first and the cost second, with a plan that fits your budget.
You will not have to guess where your case stands. Clients hear back promptly, get court dates and next steps in plain language, and know what is happening — and why — at every stage, from the first call to the final hearing.
Being charged, watching your child face a case, or recovering from an injury is frightening — and you are a person in a hard moment, not a file number. This office listens first, judges never, and treats your family, your job, and your future as part of the case.
Every case gets a plan built around its own facts. As a former prosecutor, Gretchen knows how the other side builds a case — she reviews the evidence for weaknesses, anticipates how the prosecution will argue, and adjusts the strategy as your case develops.
Former prosecutor Licensed in Indiana and KentuckyIn our clients' words — from the firm's Google reviews.
“Gretchen Ragains is an exceptional lawyer — she fights hard for you till the very end.”
“Gretchen is the most caring, reasonably priced attorney I have ever known. She gets back to every call and text quickly.” (full review continues on Google)
“Gretchen Ragains was my criminal defense attorney in Clark County, Indiana, and my case was dismissed. I'd hire her...” (full review continues on Google)
Reach out for a free consultation — by phone, email, or the inquiry form on this page.
Your first consultation is free — you can understand your options before you commit to anything. You will work with a former prosecutor who is licensed in Indiana and Kentucky.
Legal trouble is rarely planned for. Payment plans are available and bond funds may apply toward legal fees, so cost does not stand between you and a real defense. Ask about payment plans and applying bond funds during your consultation.
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