Family Law

I handle a wide range of cases from paternity, divorce, child support issues, modification of parenting time, modification of custody to guardianships and step-parent adoptions. I also work in areas of criminal law in Class A misdemeanors and Class B and C felonies such as driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, theft, representing defendants in domestic violence situations, violation of probation. I also handle worker's compensation, bankruptcy, and mediation.

• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Name Changes
• Restraining Orders

• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Abuse

• Adoptions
• Child Support
• Children's Rights
• Custody
• Foster Care
• Paternity
• State Child Protection
• Visitation

• Domestic Partnerships
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
• Marriage
• Power of Attorney

• Grandparent Rights

Divorce

I handle a wide range of cases from paternity, divorce, child support issues, modification of parenting time, modification of custody to guardianships and step-parent adoptions. I also work in areas of criminal law in Class A misdemeanors and Class B and C felonies such as driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, theft, representing defendants in domestic violence situations, violation of probation. I also handle worker's compensation, bankruptcy, and mediation.

• Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
• Child Support
• Custody/Visitation Rights
• Delinquent Support Payments
• Division of Property
• Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
• Restraining Orders
• Uncontested Divorce
• Collaborative Law
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights

IN, Oct 2005
Bar Number: 25854-49

I'm also a Certified Domestic Relations Mediator.

All Indiana State Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Board of Directors for the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association (Member of the Pro Bono Standing Committee and the Diversity Task Force Committee), Board of Directors for La Plaza, Latino Affairs Committee for the Indiana State Bar Association.

I attend continuing legal education courses to fulfill these requirements.

I represent a broad range of clients, including professionals and middle-class families. Some of my clients are Latinos who are frustrated when they have to speak to their lawyer through an interpreter. As an attorney who is fluent both in Spanish and English, I can communicate to you in your native tongue and make sure that nothing is lost in translation.

See my website at www.vanessalopezlaw.com for a complete list of ways in which I serve clients on a daily basis.

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Indiana

At the López Law Office in Indianapolis, Indiana, my goal is to give you highly professional legal representation in a supportive environment. If you are looking for a caring attorney who will be your partner throughout the legal process, I can help.

Many of my clients come to me when their world is falling apart. The majority of my law practice consists of divorce and child custody cases where my clients feel stressed out and alone. Some are going through other legal issues such as OVWI/DUI, bankruptcy, domestic violence, an injury at work, paternity actions, estate planning, guardianship, adoption or family-based immigration issues.

In the past, members of the Indiana Latino community didn't have the choice of a Spanish-speaking lawyer to represent them in their legal case. Now the Latino community has a choice.

I worked for Redman and Ludwig from August of 2003 until January of 2008 as a Certified Domestic Relations Mediator and Attorney at Law.

I have the pleasure of assisting several courts as a Pro Tem for paternity, traffic court in Marion County and violation of probation and court. I was chosen by the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunities (ICLEO) in 2000, which is a bi-partisan program which was put together in 1997 by then-governor Frank O'Bannon to help students realize their goals of joining the legal profession.

Paralegal: Laura Schnurpel.

(317) 634-9860

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays and evenings available by appointment.

No

Spanish.

My fees are listed below, but always subject to change depending on the case at hand.

My hourly rate is $200.

I offer a free initial consultation for 30 minutes or less.

$1,500, but some cases will require a much higher retainer. I will also take cases for reduced hourly rates if applicable.