Kelly N. Pyle

Kelly is a Criminal Trial Specialist certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), a prestigious recognition awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and integrity in the courtroom. To obtain this certification, Kelly underwent a rigorous evaluation process that assessed her trial experience, legal proficiency, and commitment to high ethical standards. Her NBTA certification assures clients that they are being represented by an attorney with proven expertise and a steadfast dedication to protecting their rights. Check here whether the attorney you are considering is certified.

ONCE YOU FACE DOWN DEATH, NOTHING SEEMS TOO DIFFICULT.

Shortly after passing the bar, I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease that required a liver transplant. I refused to succumb to the disease. Instead, I began practicing law as a solo criminal defense trial attorney in Indianapolis. Starting out as an intern for the Criminal Defense Team, I developed a passion for criminal defense. I loved their zeal for their clients, how they single-mindedly dissected each case and gave all that they could to defend their clients. Their dedication was infectious, and I set out to bring the same excitement to my own cases.

While zealously advocating for my clients, I also endured an eight-year battle waiting for my liver transplant. I broke several bones, endured extended stays in hospitals for internal bleeding and infections, and underwent numerous surgical procedures. However, I never gave up. I pushed through it all winning jury trials and working day and night for my clients.

Finally, in a groundbreaking surgery, I received a living donor liver from my cousin. Instantaneously, I went from a dead woman walking to rejoining the living. After a mere week of hospitalization, I was released from the hospital and started living without constraints.

That was when The Criminal Defense Team came back into my life. Upon fully recovering, I knew I wanted to get back to defending those accused of crimes. When an opportunity arose to go back to my roots and work for the Criminal Defense team, I jumped at it. After eight years of observing other attorneys, I knew that there was no one I would rather work with than The Team.

I have been tried and tested, never giving up, and I have become stronger for it. I know what it feels like when it seems everything is against you, and you don’t see any hope. I will bring that same fight, that same tenacity that allowed me to get through my struggle, to your struggle.