Stanley F. Wruble III
Attorney at Law

Stan Wruble was inspired to become a lawyer after reading To Kill a Mockingbird at a young age. Like Atticus Finch, he fights for people during the most difficult times of their lives. Stan has been fighting for those clients with toughness, tenacity, and compassion since 1997. He has represented clients charged across the spectrum of alleged crimes – misdemeanor through murder – in both state and federal courts. He has tried more than 60 cases to jury verdict.
“I am beyond thankful that Stan was at my initial court hearing and offered me his help. He helped me get out of a stressful situation that I didn’t belong in, and he was very attentive and kind. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone in need of a good attorney.”
– Avvo Review
Stan has achieved trial victories in Chicago, Indiana, and Michigan. After a major trial victory in Chicago, he was asked by world-renowned law professor Steve Lubet to teach Trial Advocacy at Northwestern University Law School. In addition to his robust criminal defense practice, Stan taught aspiring attorneys how to try cases for 7 years. Stan also taught for 5 years at his alma mater, Notre Dame Law School, teaching both trial advocacy and advanced criminal law.
Stan was an athlete and musician and then attended Valparaiso University on an academic and athletic scholarship. He was the first person from his family to graduate from college in 1994, magna cum laude. He was awarded the prestigious Matson Fellowship and then graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1997, with honors. While in law school, Stan worked in the Moot Court. As a law student, he was also successful in convincing the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a criminal conviction.
Stan is not just a law robot. He enjoys time with family, hiking mountain biking, cooking, running, yoga, travel, and his vinyl music collection.
Cases Attorney Wruble Handles
In his criminal practice, he represents clients charged across the spectrum of criminal conduct – misdemeanor through murder – in both state and federal courts, believing that a diverse practice makes a better trial lawyer.
In his free time, he likes spending time with his daughter, traveling, running, reading, and mountain biking.
I'm ready to fight for you during one of the most challenging times in your life.
Education
Valparaiso University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1994)
University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., with honors, 1997)
Bar Admissions
Indiana Supreme Court (1997)
United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (1997)
Michigan Supreme Court (1998)
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (1998)
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2001)
The Supreme Court of Illinois (2003)
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2007)
Bar Associations
Indiana State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Marion County Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Teaching, Involvement and Honors
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Law
University of Notre Dame, Professor of Criminal Law (2010-2015)
Adjunct Assistant Professor Northwestern University School of Law, Introduction to Trial Advocacy (2005-2010, 2018-2021)
Instructor, Indiana University Paralegal Program (2008 – 2020)
Board of Directors, Dismas House
Forty Under 40, Class of 2010
Young Professionals Against Poverty, Volunteer
Center for the Homeless, Volunteer
Business Honor Roll member, National Public Radio