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Brandon Murphy
Experienced Trial Lawyer, Appellate Advocate & Public Defender
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Introducing

Brandon Murphy

Criminal Defense Attorney and Appellate Advocate with Over a Decade of Experience

Brandon E. Murphy is a seasoned trial attorney and respected appellate advocate with more than a decade of experience defending individuals across Indiana’s criminal courts. Known for his strategic litigation skills and deep understanding of the law, Brandon has built a career rooted in ethical advocacy and community service.


Murphy began his legal journey representing indigent clients as court-appointed counsel in Blackford and Randolph counties. In 2012, he was appointed Deputy Public Defender in Delaware County, where he litigated serious felony cases involving murder, sexual offenses, drug charges, and property crimes. By 2020, his dedication led to his appointment as Chief Public Defender of Jay County, where he currently oversees a team of attorneys providing essential defense services.

In addition to his courtroom work, Brandon served from 2017 to 2022 as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department at Ball State University. There, he taught law-focused courses and directed the department’s student internship program, helping guide the next generation of legal professionals.


At Cannon Bruns & Murphy, LLC, Brandon partners with Associate Attorney Patrick Wright in maintaining a private practice focused on criminal defense, personal injury litigation, and representation of local government entities.


As an appellate lawyer, Brandon has handled over 50 appeals and secured six published decisions, including:

  • Heather Herren v. Jerry Dishman, 1 N.E.3d 697 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013)
  • In Re: the Matter of C.L., A Delinquent v. State of Indiana, 2 N.E.3d 798 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014)
  • Galen Byers v. State of Indiana, 134 N.E.3d 1051 (Ind. Ct. App. 2019)
  • Jessica Skeens v. State of Indiana, 151 N.E.3d 1248 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020)
  • Edgar Pimentel, Jr. v. State of Indiana (Ind. Ct. App. 2022)
  • Brady Turner v. State of Indiana (Ind. Ct. App. 2022)


Brandon E. Murphy continues to be a trusted voice in Indiana’s legal community, combining trial skill, appellate insight, and public service with unwavering client advocacy.

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Very recommendable service for criminal defense

"Mr. Murphy has defended me in a case against the State. After the initial meeting, Mr. Murphy kept me informed about any info in my case by e mail and did an excellent job by getting it dismissed in a very reasonable amount of time. I am very satisfied with the result and will recommend and rehire this lawyer, should I ever need legal assistance again. Thank you very much, Brandon!"

- SABINE

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A+ Top Lawyer

"I would highly recommend Brandon to anyone. Brandon is very professional, honest, and extremely knowledgeable about the law. He helped our family get justice."

- ALEX

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Very very good

"Brandon was very straightforward and was highly educated. He didn’t beat around the bush as most lawyers do. Highly recommended"