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Pursuing Indiana Valerie C. Horvath
Valerie C. Horvath

Valerie C. Horvath

Client-centered; Family-focused

23 years of experience

Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Traffic Tickets, Estate Planning, Family Law, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime

Indiana

Biography

When you hire Valerie Horvath get ready to be surprised when she returns your phone calls and emails promptly! Valerie is available for modification of custody, modify child support, child custody, protective order, parenting time, and grandparents' rights cases. Valerie practices family law - divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, paternity - and criminal defense. Valerie has significant experience in domestic violence, all types of partner abuse, narcissism, protective orders and stalking. Valerie was a judicial officer in both criminal domestic violence and civil protective order courts for 7 years. Before that, she was a deputy prosecuting attorney in the domestic violence unit and protective order court. Now as a defense attorney, Valerie has courtroom experience from every perspective. She previously worked with IMPD detectives at the Julian Center screening Marion County domestic violence cases and trained law enforcement key indicators of escalating violence. Valerie speaks French and a little Spanish and has represented clients in family based petitions, fiance petitions, removal proceedings, adjustment of status, waiver of inadmissibility and asylum matters. Valerie served as Deputy General Counsel at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for two years. She has an insider's view on Specialized Driving Privileges, Traffic tickets, and Motor Vehicle Law. View More ›


Fees

Free Consultation 30 minute free phone consultation


Practice Area

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes,
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas,
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License,
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills,
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights,
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights,

Languages

French: Spoken, Written

Spanish: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Associate
Gilbert Legal Services
2021 - Current

Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D. (1998)

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Indiana University

B.A. (1991)

Indiana University

Awards

Commissioner's Award for Excellence
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
2016
Parent Volunteer of the Year
St. Monica School
2010

Professional Associations

Indiana State Bar

Member

Current

Indiana State Bar
Indianapolis Bar Association

Member and Gov't Practices Section Board Member

Current

Indianapolis Bar Association
St. Thomas More Society

Member & Board Member

Current

St. Thomas More Society
American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association
American Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association



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Offices

Gilbert Legal Services
7271 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46250
Telephone: (317) 855-9922
Fax: (317) 855-9923



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