West Lafayette Divorce Lawyers

I have been a licensed Indiana Attorney for over 33 years. I have both civil and criminal jury trial experience. I have tried over 30 cases in front of a jury and hundreds of bench trials in front of a Judge. I have filed numerous appeals and have nine published Indiana Reporter decisions. My private law practice is concentrated in divorce and criminal defense. My general law practice also includes family law matters, wills and personal injury cases.

I graduated from Earlham College in 1990 with a bachelor of arts degree in English and French literature and from IU McKinney School of Law in 2000 with a doctor of jurisprudence degree. I has been practicing law in Richmond ever since with a commitment to community advocacy.

I was recently nominated Vice President of the Indiana State Bar Association with confirmation expected in October of 2020. Since 2005, I have been active with the ISBA, serving on its Board of Governors in various capacities.

I served as President of the Indiana Bar Foundation (2018-2020), with my Board tenure there beginning in...

Our office prides itself on our willingness to communicate with our clients. Unfortunately, not all news is good news, but an informed client is usually a happy client. Whether it be personal injury, family law or criminal law, our office will strive to conclude your legal issue efficiently and with professionalism.

As a graduate of Providence High School, Brittany has always been driven for success. A graduate of Smith College, Brittany went on to pursue her Master of Science in Biology from IUPUI. Her legal education was obtained from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. From 2007 to 2012, Brittany worked as Clark County Indiana's Sex Crimes Prosecutor. The experience gave Brittany a wealth of courtroom and trial experience which she now translates into private practice. Brittany fights hard for her clients, both in court and in negotiations. She carefully reviews each client's personal...

I am an Attorney with 25 years of experience who was born and raised in Evansville. If you decide to hire me, I answer my own phone, and preform my work. What you see is what you get. I have extensive experience in criminal law. For six years I was a public defender in Chicago. For one year, I was a prosecutor in Evansville. I have substantial experience in both family law and business litigation. I agree with those who claim that an experienced lawyer is better than an unexperienced lawyer. In addition, I believe that a good relationship with...

Maria works with the family and domestic law team assisting clients with dissolutions, adoptions and guardianships. The team also is experienced at handling custody and child support issues, paternity issues and acting in the role of a guardian ad litem.

My name is Samuel C. Arp II. I am a disabled Indiana State Police Officer. In 2006, I was injured when a drunk driver struck my patrol car. Ultimately, my career ended and I decided to pursue a career in Law. Upon graduating from Law School, I clerked for a family law firm in Jeffersonville Indiana. I left there to take a position with the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's office where I functioned as a Felony Trial Deputy over the South Western Indiana Joint Drug Task Force. I now am a solo practitioner in Bedford Indiana and focus on Family Law...

Attorney Mary Beth Mock has been practicing law and serving clients in Madison, Indiana for many years. If you need help with a serious Family Law issue, contact Attorney Mary Beth Mock for a consultation today!

S. Adam Long is a native of Boonville, Indiana. Adam graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and received his J.D. in 2006 after attending St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida and Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis. Adam was admitted to the Indiana bar in 2006 and has also been admitted practice before the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana. In 2012, Adam became a Certified Family Law Mediator. Adam is the County Attorney for Warrick County, Indiana and shares the attorney...

Dave Joley is a Fort Wayne native, graduating from Bishop Dwenger High School in 1996. He is admitted to practice law in the Federal Districts of Northern and Southern Indiana, as well as the State of Indiana. His practice areas include Worker’s Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law, with a concentration in Criminal Defense.

Mr. Joley is a previous member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, NORML, past member of Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, American Inns of Court, Benjamin Harrison Chapter, as...

I am a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law, a member of the National Lawyers’ Guild, and a private practice attorney representing clients in Indiana State and Federal Courts concentrating in Personal Injury Practice, General Civil Litigation and Family Law.

Mr. Churchward’s legal career began at the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s office where he tried cases in both the Misdemeanor and Felony divisions. While serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, he was exposed to a wide variety of cases ranging from violent crimes to misdemeanor and financial offenses, during which time he gained invaluable experience that he applies to his current practice. in 2000, Mr. Churchward took a position as an associate attorney at Leonard, Hammond, Thoma and Terrill and immediately began working for his clients with the same dedication that he displayed as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney....

Jennifer has a diverse practice ranging from high conflict custody matters and complex divorce actions to collections. She regularly represents clients in Child of Need of Services actions, both as private counsel and Guardian Ad Litem. Jennifer is a registered domestic relations mediator. She is tough but fair, and strives to be at least one step ahead of the other side.

Having represented thousands of clients in the southern Indiana since 2002, I take pride in providing a high level of legal knowledge and ability to my diverse area of clientele. My experience includes making oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. My practices focuses on legal work in several areas of law primarily south of Indianapolis and in Washington and surrounding counties. I have tried several matters to the local judges and several juries.

Thomas L. Stucky practices primarily in the area of family law and as a mediator on family law related matters. His practice also includes collection and creditors rights, as well as a general civil litigation practice, real estate transactions, preparation of wills and trusts, and handling of minor and adult guardianship matters.

Tom has also been trained in collaborative lawyering. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University in 1978 and Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University in 1981 and is admitted to practice law in the Indiana Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Northern...

Jonathan A. Leachman is a 1995 graduate of Bellarmine College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1998. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana and Kentucky, before the Indiana Supreme Court, Kentucky Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

Jonathan concentrates his practice in the areas of family...

Dan is a native of Fort Wayne. With almost 30 years of experience, he has developed a diverse practice. He has extensive experience in family law, estate planning and probate, real estate, personal injury, business formation contract drafting, civil litigation and creditor’s rights. Dan is a registered family law mediator and has received training in collaborative law.

I began my law practice in a large law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. I then decided to return to my hometown. Since returning to Evansville, I have concentrated in areas that effect the everyday lives of people around me. Consequently, I have helped numerous people with their family law and probate problems.

Attorney Heidi R Cortez was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she still has family. She graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis with a degree in Forensic and Investigative Sciences with an emphasis in Biology. While obtaining her degree, she interned at Marion County Coroners Office. She went on to obtain her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law – Houston. During law school, she interned with the Harris County Prosecutor's Office in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she was a legal assistant at the Law Office of Perry Bass in Houston, Texas. After graduating from law school...