Bruceville Family Lawyers

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.

Matthew R. Effner (Matt) is the managing partner of Effner Law Firm. In 1996, Matt joined his father, Robert O. Effner, in the practice of law as an associate with Effner Law Firm and became a partner in 2000. He took over as managing partner in 2013. Matt is skilled at building strong cases and is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is experienced at handling issues both in and out of the courtroom. He is a former president of the Terre Haute Bar Association, and he received the Tribune Star Readers’ Choice Award for Best Lawyer in...

Jon Spurr is a native of the Wabash Valley. Born in Clinton, Indiana. He has been actively practicing law since 1998 with a focus on Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Visitation matters, Adoptions, Guardianships and CHINS proceedings. Jon is a Domestic Relations Mediator and is available to perform services as a Guardian Ad Litem. Jon is also licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Attorney Bryan L. Ciyou, an Eagle Scout, lives each day on the bedrock principle of the Boy Scout Motto, “Be Prepared.” This way of life – his mantra – was then forged on the anvil of hardships endured during his significant humanitarian aid work in places like Haiti and Central America. In these countries, making a plan and executing it, and always being prepared, was not a choice but a necessity in order to survive daily life.A few years later, Mr. Ciyou attended Indiana University, Indianapolis, completing the honors program and graduating with a bachelor of arts, with distinction, in...

Clients need an attorney who understands their needs and who can be an advocate for them, while providing competent legal services. That is where I come in. My name is Felicia Locke, an attorney in central Indiana focusing on the legal needs of everyday people.

At Locke Law Firm, we focus in the areas of elder law, probate and estate administration, family law and real estate law.

We believe that everyone deserves fair and affordable legal representation. We are committed to helping our clients get through the tough moments in life. We are committed to advocating your best interests.

Mr. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers SuperLawyers Edition for 2009 through and including 2023. Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board. Many think this certification applies only to divorce, it also applies to custody, support, orders of protection (commonly called protective orders or peace bonds), visitation matters, adoptions, guardianships, juvenile matters such as paternity, criminal and Children in need of services. Mr. Mann and his firm are proud to have been one of the firms who represented Same-Sex couples who were successful in overturning Indiana's ban on Same-Sex marriage....

Clarissa Finnell is an attorney with Schultz & Pogue. Ms. Finnell practices exclusively in the area of family law, representing clients with cases including legal separation, divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, parenting time, modification and contempt issues. She also represents clients in stepparent adoption and guardianship matters. She has been practicing for twenty- four(24) years and has extensive litigation experience managing heavy volume caseloads in complex, contested family law matters. In addition to her work as a divorce and custody litigator, Ms. Finnell is a trained collaborative attorney and can assist clients who are seeking to resolve their family...

Kara Reagan has been a partner at Schulz Reagan, LLC, where she focuses exclusively on family law matters, since 2018. Prior to that, she was with Stafford Law Office, LLC for over twelve years, practicing primarily family law. In addition to advocating for clients in traditional family law cases, Kara serves as a Guardian ad Litem, Domestic Relations Mediator, and she offers Collaborative law services.

Kara lives in Bloomington with her husband and their two children. She enjoys quilting, camping and hiking, volunteering at her daughters' schools, and leading a multi-age Girl Scout troop.

Jonathan D. Harwell, owner and founder of Harwell Legal Counsel, grew up in Ohio before moving to Indiana in high school. Harwell attended Ball State University, where he majored in legal studies and graduated cum laude. He was also a member of the Legal Studies Honor Society before continuing his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He graduated with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Gold Level Pro Bono recognition before beginning his career.Harwell, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, has dedicated himself to serving the legal needs of Indiana’s residents. He...

At the Law Office of Carman L. Malone, we are dedicated to providing top-notch legal solutions for everyday individuals. Our commitment lies in consistently delivering high-quality services and fostering trusting relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on thoroughly understanding our clients' needs, maintaining open communication, and consistently acting in their best interests. Our clients are not just clients—they are the core of our work, and their success defines our success. We measure our achievements by their victories, and our satisfaction comes from ensuring our clients are genuinely pleased with the outcomes of our efforts. Whether dealing with significant or minor matters,...

Megan Wells is a 1999 graduate of Indiana University—Bloomington and a 2004 graduate of Indiana University School of Law –Indianapolis. Ms. Wells focuses her practice on family law in all of its capacities, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, establishing and modifying child custody, establishing and modifying child support, establishing and modifying parenting time, adoption and guardianship. In her practice, Megan thoroughly understands that she represents individuals and families in transitional phases in their lives. She understands that family law issues are often sensitive ones, and has the compassion, experience, and legal knowledge to provide representation to individuals at what...

Zach Phillips is one of the founding partners of Bernhardt Phillips, LLP and an experienced litigator whose passion and drive will make all the difference in your case.

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...

Vanessa Villegas Lopez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A daughter of Puerto Rican, Irish and Colombian descent, she moved to the United States at the age of 8 and grew up in Bloomington, Indiana. She earned her B.A., in Spanish /Sociology at Indiana University, Bloomington; J.D. at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indiana University, Indianapolis. She opened her own law office, Lopez Law Office P.C., in January 2008 in Indianapolis. She concentrates her practice in family law, focusing on custody cases and parenting time disputes in divorce and paternity settings. She is also a...

Soy abogado aqui en Indianapolis Indiana y trabajo en casos civiles incluyendo casos familiares, divorcio, custodia, negocios, disputas de contrato, asunto de la renta, lesiones personales, y otras cosas más. Llámenos hoy para hacer una consulta gratis y ver cómo le podemos ayudar.

Sean K. Hessler is an Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of the criminally accused. As a former prosecutor, he understands the approaches that the State may take in handling criminal cases. With this knowledge, Sean aggressively defends his clients to the best possible outcome by carefully reviewing the evidence and preparing a strong defense.

Chris Eskew is a criminal defense lawyer based in Indianapolis, with extensive experience handling both felony and misdemeanor cases. The team of criminal defense attorneys at Eskew Law handle a broad range of criminal cases.

Tara Cragen is an attorney at the law firm Cohen & Malad. Tara was born and raised in Johnson County, Indiana. Tara earned her Bachelor of Arts at IUPUI and Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. While attending law school, Tara worked as a Certified Legal Intern for the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office where she gained experience in the courtroom. During her time in law school, Tara served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and as a board member of the Family Law Society. Tara focuses her practice in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense,...

Tony Gibbens is a trained and registered Collaborative Law Professional, as well as a Registered Family Law Mediator and a Registered Civil Law Mediator. As a Collaborative Law Professional, Mr. Gibbens has access to a network of similarly minded attorneys that seek to provide a low-conflict, co-operative outcomes to best suit all involved parties. Mr. Gibbens, however, does not shy away from hard or complex cases, preferring the “easy win.” He will fight the good fight for you and your family. Mr. Gibbens has a wealth of...

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...

I have been practicing family law since 1989. I previoulsy worked with James A. Buck and James A. Reed. I also have a family law mediation practice and I am a trained Parenting Coordinator. I can assist clients with any family law issue, from simple non-contested divorces to very complex, high asset cases. I have an accounting background from getting an accounting degree from Indiana University prior to going to law school.

Aaron McCrea’s main focus at McCrea & McCrea is family law, including divorce and child related issues such as child custody and support. Aaron has been practicing law at McCrea & McCrea since 1997.

Aaron is a member of the Indiana State and Monroe County Bar Associations and serves as a court appointed guardian ad litem and judge pro tempore. Aaron has also enjoyed working with his father over the past 20 years representing teachers and their families through the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA).

Aaron has spent his life in Bloomington having graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1994...

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...

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...

Ryan Hatfield is an attorney at Hatfield Law in Evansville, IN, and serves as a State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly. As an experienced trial lawyer, Ryan represents clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal courts. Prior to joining Hatfield Law, he served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Vanderburgh County prosecuting felony drug cases, sexual assaults, and homicides. He also served as an instructor at the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and as prosecutor for the Vanderburgh County Treatment Courts and Veterans Court.

As State Representative, Ryan serves as a member of the following...

Dedicated, Experienced Legal Representation for Indiana Clients My attorney's office is located in Danville Indiana, Hendricks County. I practice all throughout central Indiana. As a lawyer I focuses mostly in the area of Family Law, Criminal, and Probate. When you entrust me with your matter, you expect and deserve a lawyer who will work hard with a dedicated commitment to your matter. You want a lawyer who will take your matter to heart, and not treat you or your as just another file. You want a lawyer who understands what is at stake for you. ...

Jamie E. Harrell earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2011. Born and raised in Avon, Indiana, she graduated from Indiana University majoring in Political Science.

Jamie focuses her practice primarily on civil litigation, especially in the area of family law. She has extensive experience handling divorce, marital property disputes, child custody and support issues. In addition to experience with parenting time issues, Jamie has handled a variety of third party custody and grandparent visitation cases.

In addition to civil litigation, Jamie enjoys working closely with individuals and families to reach...