Judy Gale Hester

Judy and her team were and are simply incredible. She is kind, considerate and knows the legalities of divorce very well. She knew exactly what my case needed at the exact right time. She made me feel secure during a tumultuous time, my divorce was executed professionally and with a fair and benefici...al outcome. I can only recommend her in all aspects regarding divorce and family law.

Judy Hester has been restoring my faith in the legal system. Having been embroiled in a highly contentious divorce and custody dispute since 2013, I am so happy to find an attorney who listens and cares about the details, understands the impacts to my child and works hard to accurately represent an a...rgument and case that is in alignment with my specific life situation (not looking to just charge for boilerplate responses). She is knowledgeable, highly capable and respected by her peers and colleagues. Judy was able to provide more guidance and momentum in my case in just a few months after engaging her, than the previous attorney had provided after years of involvement. She is a true advocate for doing the right thing for her clients and in my case (and the reason I still need an attorney) for their children. I am so grateful she was referred to me.

Judy made all the difference in the world in my divorce case. When my divorce case was initially filed, a friend of mine who is an attorney began the process. When it came close to time to begin negotiating on custody, he introduced me to Judy and recommend that she take it from there. There have ...been few times in my life that I was so happy to take someone's advice. Judy is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. She's seen every kind of case and scenario at least once, and is able to apply what she's learned to current clients. At all times I felt that I was in phenomenal hands, and that she truly cared about my family and I. Another benefit is that she is incredibly well connected and respected among attorneys and judges. If Judy is representing you it really says something positive to opposing council and judge or magistrate. Words cannot convey how much my family and I appreciate Judy's guidance and representation. It made all the difference in the world in my initial divorce and mediation meetings since then. She should be one of the first attorneys you call if you're looking for representation.

Judy Hester represented me in a divorce settlement. She convinced me that a 60/40 split of assets, favoring the woman with 60% of the marital estate, was the norm in Indiana. She also convinced me that it is perfectly normal to give half of one’s pension in a QDRO as part of the settlement. I learned... later that these two statements are both false, but it was too late by then. My ex-wife will get a sizeable portion of my pension income for the rest of my life. It is difficult to estimate the enormous financial loss that Judy Hester has caused me.

My former husband filed for divorce two years ago. For various reasons, I had to ask my lawyer to withdraw, but had a mediation and court date in a few days. I had previously talked with Attorney Hester and was impressed with her knowledge and understanding. I hired her on a Monday and on Tuesday ...she was at my mediation session working out a detailed divorce decree. She didn't stop until the agreeement was signed the next day, avoiding the court date. She did a great job for me and I will save so much on future legal costs because she was able to craft an agreement that will hold up for a long time, and addresses college, which my first child will be attending in a year and a half. My previous lawyers left me open for problems, and I spent two full years with constant worry and a large legal bill with nothing to show for it. Thanks to Judy Hester, I have peace of mind, and will be able to move forward with a great future for my family.