If you need legal help with domestic violence matters in Indiana, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Indiana attorneys handle cases involving protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court or Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence matters in Indiana is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court or Superior Court, and Indiana's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Indiana State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on domestic violence in Indiana bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The domestic violence attorneys listed here practice throughout Indiana and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in Indiana to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Indiana.

Bradley Keffer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keffer Barnhart LLP
 230 East Ohio Street Suite 400 Indianapolis IN 46204
(317) 455-4043
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2004)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights
Sebrina J. Haynesworth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Sebrina J. Haynesworth, LLC
 9800 Connecticut Drive Crown Point IN 46307
(219) 649-0230
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Spanish
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Cannabis & Marijuana Law Collections
Shelly McBride - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shelly K. McBride, Attorney at Law, LLC
 616 E Main Street Washington IN 47501
(812) 617-2221
Indiana University Maurer School of Law (1996)
Indiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Zach Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mullin, McMillin & McMillin, LLP
 814 Main Street Brookville IN 47012
(812) 584-6332
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Daniel Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Moore & Associates, Attorneys at Law
 151 North Delaware St., Suite 2010 The Gold Building at the corner of Ohio and Delaware Streets Indianapolis IN 46204
(317) 635-7000
Indiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Ary Avnet - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Avnet Law
 34 S. 9th St Noblesville IN 46060
(877) 772-8638
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2005)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Tanner L Brooks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brooks | Legal LLC
 511 E. Colfax Ave. Suite A South Bend IN 46617
(574) 383-9544
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington (2013)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Mark Nicholson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Mark Nicholson
 9702 E. Washington Street Suite 171 Indianapolis IN 46229
(317) 667-0718
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
James A Hanson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanson Legal Solutions
 110 West Berry Street Suite 1907 Fort Wayne IN 46802
(260) 800-2323
Taylor University (2009)
Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Alphonso Manns - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Alphonso Manns Law Office
 405 W. 6th Street, Suite I PO Box 1914 Bloomington IN 47402
(812) 336-8076
Indiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Civil Rights
Nancy Moore Tiller - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyer Nancy Moore Tiller
 11035 Broadway Suite A Crown Point IN 46307
(219) 662-2300
Valparaiso University School of Law
Indiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
James Mowery - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 723 E. North Street Kendallville IN 46755
(260) 242-5445
Valparaiso University School of Law (1994)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Sarah Hurdle Shields - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Terry & Gookins, LLC
 301 E. Carmel Dr. Suite C300 Carmel IN 46032
(317) 564-0016
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2013)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
David Wendlinger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Funk & Wendlinger, LLC
 24 E. Lincoln Hwy (US 30) Schererville IN 46375
(219) 865-0002
Valparaiso University School of Law
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Jorge Rodriguez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7440 North Shadeland Avenue Suite 110 Indianapolis IN 46250
(317) 281-1000
Spanish
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Erik Carter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Carter Legal Services LLC
 23 S. 8th Street Suite 45 Noblesville IN 46060
(317) 900-6692
Indiana University Maurer School of Law (1991)
English
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Domestic Violence
Brandon T. Hicks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
B. Hicks Law PLLC
 2201 E 46th Street Suite 198 Indianapolis IN 46205
(317) 207-2999
Washington and Lee University School of Law
English
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Martin A. McCloskey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCloskey Law Office
 500 N. Nappanee Street Suite 1A Elkhart IN 46514
(574) 333-2442
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
Lisa A. Berdine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lisa A. Berdine
 9111 Broadway Suite C Merrillville IN 46410
(219) 750-9100
Valparaiso University School of Law (2001)
Spanish
Indiana Bar
Active License
Business Law Consumer Law Criminal Law
Paul Stanko - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Paul Stanko
 214 W. Washington Street Plymouth IN 46563
National Judicial College-University of Nevada (1986)
English
Indiana Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Matthew Wayne Chapel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthew W. Chapel, Trial Lawyer
 110 West Berry Street Suite 1901 Fort Wayne IN 46802
(260) 387-6236
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
English
Indiana Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Domestic Violence
John Mario Acosta Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Acosta Law Office P.C.
 205 East Jefferson Street Valparaiso IN 46383
(219) 228-8899
Valparaiso University School of Law (2013)
Spanish
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Megan C Wells - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DUFFIN & HASH, LLP
 251 E. Ohio Street Suite 900 Indianapolis IN 46204
(317) 224-2345
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis (2001)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Joel D. Hand - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Joel D. Hand
 1512 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis IN 46202
(317) 550-0778
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1992)
English
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Tony Allen Gibbens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tony A. Gibbens, Attoney at Law
 438 S. Emerson Avenue Suite 144 Greenwood IN 46143
(317) 721-2327
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2004)
German
Indiana Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Sean Hessler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hessler Law PC
 120 E Market St Ste 420 Indianapolis IN 46204-3282
(317) 886-8800
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2003)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
James Fifer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 505 E. 7th Street Jeffersonville IN 47130
University of Louisville
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Joseph Bauer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Outlaw Services
 109 E 9th Street Rochester IN 46975
(574) 784-1700
Valparaiso University School of Law (2016)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
A. Kassi Rigney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rigney Law LLC
 303 N. Alabama St. Ste. 310 Indianapolis IN 46204
(317) 342-4739
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2004)
English
United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Brian K. Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 915 MAIN STREET SUITE 102 EVANSVILLE IN 47708
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1992)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Matthew J. Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
May Oberfell Lorber
 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Suite 100 Mishawaka IN 46545
(574) 243-4100
Santa Clara University School of Law
English, French, Russian
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Domestic Violence Employment Law
Wendy Clar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 11650 Lantern Road Fishers IN 46038
(317) 576-8411
Whittier Law School
Indiana Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Julie Chambers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chambers Law Office, LLC
 5811 N Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46216
(317) 450-2971
University of Toledo
English
United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Bradley Banks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Banks & Brower, LLC
 8770 Purdue Rd. Indianapolis IN 46268
3178700019302
Valparaiso University School of Law (1997)
English
Indiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Nicholas C. Catsadimas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C.
 205 E Jefferson St Valparaiso IN 46383
(219) 228-8886
Valparaiso University School of Law (1999)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Valerie C. Horvath - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gilbert Legal Services
 7271 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis IN 46250
(317) 855-9922
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1995)
French, Spanish
Indiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Brett B. Gibson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gibson Law Office
 701 S Clinton St. Suite 300 Fort Wayne IN 46802
(260) 739-5425
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington (1994)
Indiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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