Serving Jeffersonville, Louisville, Southern Indiana and beyond since 1986
Born and raised in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Larry has spent nearly four decades fighting for the rights of individuals and families across Jeffersonville, Louisville, and surrounding communities. Whether defending clients in high-profile criminal cases or advocating for victims in complex civil disputes, Larry brings unmatched experience, local knowledge, and relentless commitment to every case.
Since earning his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Larry Wilder has handled thousands of cases, including multi-million-dollar personal injury claims, serious criminal defense matters, and emotionally charged family disputes. His clients have included neighbors, classmates, professional athletes, public officials, and everyday people facing life-changing challenges.
Larry believes that every client deserves personal attention and an advocate who will not back down. Larry Wilder Law Office is founded on the principles of honesty, hard work, and fearless representation.
Larry Wilder appears in Safe Place, a New York Times documentary by filmmaker Sam Mirpoorian. The film investigates the 2018 death of Jarod Draper, who was strapped to a restraint chair and tased seven times in the Harrison County Jail. Featuring portions of WAVE News’ Emmy-winning investigation, Safe Place highlights systemic failures in the justice system and includes Wilder’s perspective as a local attorney seeking accountability.
Profiled in Extol Magazine, Larry Wilder shares the life experiences that have tested him, changed him, and ultimately made him stronger. He speaks openly about facing one of the most public challenges of his career and how choosing to confront it head-on became a turning point. The story also reflects on his relationship with his wife Teresa, the support of family, and the balance of love and work that has carried him forward.
The feature also captures how Wilder’s roots and upbringing shaped his perspective on perseverance. Raised to believe that adversity is either something that breaks you or makes you better, he has carried that philosophy into both his personal life and his practice. It is this mindset, combined with his deep ties to the community, that continues to define the attorney and the person he strives to be.
Through setbacks and successes, Wilder’s journey is portrayed as one of resilience and growth—a reminder that adversity can shape not only a career, but a life built on perseverance, connection, and authenticity.