Judge Ryan K. Gardner: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Marion County Superior Court, Department D10, Family Division

Appointed By: Gov. Eric J. Holcomb

Biography

Hon. Ryan K. Gardner is a judge for the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Eric Holcomb in 2020, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. David J. Dreyer (Ret.).

Gardner has held an assignment in the Family Division. Prior to his appointment, he presided as a magistrate for the Marion County Superior Court, having served in that capacity since 2019.

Before that, Gardner managed his own private practice, Ryan Gardner, P.C., since 2008. While operating his firm, he also served as a contract attorney in the Juvenile Division of the Marion County Public Defender Agency (2008 to 2013) and a staff attorney with Child Advocates, Inc. (2013 to 2019). He was an associate at Lewis Wagner, LLP for four years before opening his law firm (2004 to 2008).

Gardner received a B.A. in African-American and diaspora studies from Indiana University in 2000. He went on to complete a J.D. at Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2004.

Gardner was admitted to practice in Indiana (2004), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2004), and the United States District Court for the Nothern District of Indiana (2004).

He served as a member of the Indiana Supreme Court’s Commission on Race and Gender Fairness and its Race, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. Gardner was the founding board member of the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and provided pro bono legal assistance through Legal Aid Project, the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, and the Marion County Bar Association.

He was born in Gary, Indiana. Gardner and his wife, Shayla, have three sons.

Recent Cases by Hon. Ryan K. Gardner

In Re: the Guardianship of Ishpreet Singh

On October 21, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Alexander D. Floyd and Samantha Cruz-Floyd

On September 14, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of William Medina and Maria Elena Altamarino Perez

On August 21, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Aug 21, 2026

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Marion County, IN

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Aug 25, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of Jose D. Caballero Antunez

On August 19, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Aug 19, 2026

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

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Aug 21, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Anthony Pappas and Amber Pappas

On June 25, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Jun 25, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of Davi Cardoso Pereira

On June 10, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Marion County

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GU - Guardianship

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Jun 14, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of Alexander Jude Auble

On June 4, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Jun 04, 2026

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

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Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of ANTHONY MOSZEE and ANGELINA MOSZEE

On June 1, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Jun 01, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of YELTSIN EUGENI ZARATE MONTERO

On May 29, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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May 29, 2026

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

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Family

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Paternity

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Jun 02, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Janelle N Hublar and Christian k Hublar

On May 28, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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May 28, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of YESLI Z CORTRERAS MELO and EDER GARCIA PEDRAZA

On April 29, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Apr 29, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 05, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of Anthony Turentine and Aurelia Turentine

On April 8, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2026

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of Adriana Perez Gutierrez and William Ardiano Rodriguez

On March 30, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 02, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of Anita M Reedus and Lanuel T Reedus

On February 6, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2026

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Feb 10, 2026

In Re: the Marriage of MARTHA NUBIA LOPEZ ARCIA and JUAN ANGEL MARTINEZ NARVAEZ

On February 5, 2026 a dc - domestic relations with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2026

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DC - Domestic Relations with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2026

In Re: the Guardianship of GABRIEL PAUL BRUDER

On February 4, 2026 a gu - guardianship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

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GU - Guardianship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of Shanise Taylor and Phillip Taylor

On January 14, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2026

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 16, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of ALAYA WILSON

On January 13, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 16, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of KRIMSON MONLEY

On January 13, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2026

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Marion County, IN

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of KRIMSON MONLEY

On January 13, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Marion County

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Court Category

JP - Juvenile Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 16, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of AAYAN D WILSON

On January 13, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 16, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of Cielo De La Cerda Rodriguez and Tomas Perez Miranda

On January 8, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

In the Matter of the Paternity of JAXSON ELIJAH JAY

On January 8, 2026 a jp - juvenile paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2026

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Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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JP - Juvenile Paternity

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2026

In Re: The Marriage of YOLANDA M SMITH and KENTON V SMITH

On January 7, 2026 a dn - domestic relations without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marion County. Judge Ryan K. Gardner presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2026

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Judge

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Court

Marion County

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Marion County, IN

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Court Category

DN - Domestic Relations without Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

About

Ryan K. Gardner
Current Appointment Marion County Superior Court, Department D10, Family Division	Marion County Superior Court, Department D10, Family Division
Education J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 2004 B.A., Indiana University - 2000	J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - 2004 B.A., Indiana University - 2000

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	IN - Marion County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (317) 327-4160
Fax:	+1 (317) 327-3844

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Magistrate	Marion County Superior Court	Marion County, Indiana
Staff Attorney	Child Advocates, Inc.	Marion County, Indiana
Contract Attorney	Marion County Public Defender Agency	Marion County, Indiana
Sole Practitioner	Ryan Gardner, P.C.	Marion County, Indiana
Associate	Lewis Wagner, LLP	Marion County, Indiana