Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Jim Voyles Jr. on representing Mike Tyson, the Indianapolis 500 and his new book, “All Rise: My Life in Trials with the Famous, Infamous and the Misunderstood"

Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Jim Voyles Jr. on representing Mike Tyson, the Indianapolis 500 and his new book, “All Rise: My Life in Trials with the Famous, Infamous and the Misunderstood"

March 18, 2026 · 37 min

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Jim Voyles Jr. reflects on his extensive legal career and discusses his new book and passion for motorsports.

Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Jim Voyles Jr. reflects on nearly 58 years of practicing law, from representing Indianapolis Colts and Pacers players to serving as local counsel during the Mike Tyson sexual assault trial. Voyles discusses his philosophy of keeping clients silent, the high-profile cases that shaped his career and his new book "All Rise: My Life in Trials with the Famous, Infamous and the Misunderstood," co-written with motorsports writer Mark Bourcier. He also discusses his lifelong passion for motorsports, his family's Indianapolis 500 traditions and his connection to the racing community.

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Host: Maura Johnson

Guest: Jim Voyles Jr.

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Organizations: Indianapolis Colts, Pacers

Books & works: All Rise: My Life in Trials with the Famous, Infamous and the Misunderstood

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