About Julie
Julie Stephens practices law in Indiana and appears before the Seventh Circuit. She has been a member of the Indiana State Bar since 1998 and holds memberships in the state and national chapters of the AFCC since 2011. She also belongs to the Women’s Lawyers Association, where she has been active since 2001.
Her career spans more than two decades. She became involved with bar and professional groups early on and used those memberships to stay connected to colleagues and developments in family law and related fields. Over time she moved into private practice and took on the responsibilities of running a law office as lawyer and owner.
Colleagues describe Stephens as steady and pragmatic. She tends to take cases that require sustained attention to detail and procedural care. She has experience handling matters that reach federal practice, which is reflected in her admission to practice before the Seventh Circuit. Her work often involves contested hearings, negotiated resolutions, and representing clients through appeal procedures when necessary.
Her association with the AFCC indicates an ongoing interest in family law processes and the intersection of legal and clinical concerns. Through the Women’s Lawyers Association she has kept ties to a network of female practitioners across the state. Those memberships have influenced how she approaches case management and client communication. She regularly draws on that peer network for technical input and professional perspective.
As lawyer and owner, Stephens manages both practice administration and direct client representation. She oversees case strategy, courtroom preparation, and settlement discussions. She also handles filings and client counseling related to state and federal procedures. Her practice is organized to handle individual client matters from initial consultation through resolution or appeal.
In day-to-day work she balances courtroom advocacy with client meetings and administrative duties. She maintains active memberships in professional organizations to stay current on practice developments. Her practice serves clients in Indiana and handles cases that require admission to the Seventh Circuit. Her current practice focuses on litigation and appellate representation in matters arising in state and federal courts.
