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About Andrea
Greetings! I practice Family and Education Law, Civil Rights, Appeals, and general Civil Litigation.
I am committed to public interest and serving the community. I have served on various boards throughout the community, including, but not limited to: Disability Legal Services of Indiana, Indianapolis Bar Association Steering Committee; Mentoring Women's Network, Indianapolis Bar Association's Women & The Law Division, Networking Section and Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association Law Student Executive Board; Indiana University Alumni Board; National Association of Professional Women, as well as Indiana State Bar's Diversity Committee, Civil Rights of Children Committee, Governance Committee, PLEADS Section, as well as the ADR Section. I am the Past-President of the Indianapolis Equal Justice Works Chapter. I am also extremely active in the ABA serving as a past Education Chair, 2014 National ABA Scholar, 2016 Law Practice Fellow and currently an ABA YLD Fellow and ADR Liaison.
I am extremely involved with family law, as I am an ABA and ISBA Family Law Member. I have served on the IBA Family Law Executive Board as well as the Marion County Family Law Local Rules Committee. I have served as an independent contract consultant for the Indiana Supreme Court's Family Law Pilot Project (2012-2014). Additionally, I have volunteered my time to represent pro bono family law appeals for the Indiana State Bar Appellate Pro Bono Project for qualifying appeals.
In addition to providing the highest degree of representation to my clients, I am dedicated to raising money for public interest law, including for Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis’ Law Repayment Assistance Program, where I currently serve on the standing host committee. I have volunteered at various organizations throughout the community which serve the underprivileged and pursue equal access to justice, including, but not limited to: Disability Legal Services of Indiana; Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Center for Victim and Human Rights; and other such organizations.
I am a 2012 ISBA Leadership Academy Graduate; 2014 Trial Institute Graduate; 2016 SKL Lacy Leadership Series Graduate; and 2015 FBI Citizens Academy Graduate.
I am fluent in American Sign Language and I utilize this skill to pursue my passion of meeting the legal needs and challenges of the Deaf Community throughout Indiana.
Practice areas
- Civil rights: 25%
Civil Rights is a very challenging field. I fight for individuals to have an equal access to the legal system. I also represent clients in police brutality and/or excessive force cases. I advocate for my clients that are discriminated against on the basis of the race, color, religion, sex, disability, or creed to ensure equality. Especially because I am fluent in ASL, I try to represent the rights of all individuals, regardless of their background. Everyone deserves equal access to justice.
9 years
- Appeals: 20%
I enjoy appellate practice very much because legal precedent is so vital in all practice areas. I am passionate about the appeals that I take. I also volunteer with the Indiana State Bar Association's Pro Bono Appellate Practice Program, the ITLA Amicus Section, as well as the 7th Circuit Appellate Board because I enjoy the challenges and rewards of appellate work. Appellate work is extremely intricate; therefore, it is important to hire a lawyer that is knowledgeable in this area
9 years
- Child custody: 20%
I care very much about representing families in child custody cases. These cases can be emotional, but your children are one of the most important things in your life, so it is extremely important to hire an attorney that deeply cares about child custody but also has an intricate knowledge of family law. I serve on the ISBA Family Law Section, ABA Family Law Section, local family rules committee, as well as the IBA Family Law Executive Board. As such, I stay very up to date on family law.
9 years
- Education: 20%
I thoroughly enjoy education law and representing students to ensure they have the education tools to thrive during the formative years. I especially enjoy representing special needs children to ensure they obtain the proper education and attention that they need.
9 years
- Child support: 15%
I represent child support cases for both mother and father. I have a vast array of knowledge in the family law arena, as I am a domestic member, an ABA and ISBA Family Law Section member, serve on the IBA Family Law Executive Board, as well as on the Marion County Family Law Local Rules Committee. I also serve as the consultant for the IN Supreme Court's Family Law Pilot Project. I implement the knowledge derived from these various capacities so that I can diligently advocate for my clients.
9 years
Languages spoken
American Sign Language, French
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Contact
Ciobanu Law, PC
902 East 66th Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46220
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Active In Good Standing | 2010 | 09/08/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Public Interest Award | Indiana University McKinney School of Law | 2018 |
| SuperLawyers - Rising Star | SuperLawyers (Consecutive Year) | 2018 |
| Columbian Impact Leadership Program | Columbian Club | 2017 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year) | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Law Practice Fellow | American Bar Association | 2016 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year) | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year) | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Law Practice National Fellow | ABA Law Practice Division | 2015 |
| SKL 2015 Recipient | SKL Leadership Series | 2015 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year) | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2014 |
| Jill Ellis Scholarship - Appellate Judges Institute | Indianapolis Bar Association | 2014 |
| Superb Rating/Highest Rating | AVVO | 2014 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| AV Preeiminent Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Early Career Achievement Award | IU McKinney School of Law | 2013 |
| Young Lawyer National Scholarship Recipient | American Bar Association | 2013 |
| Young Lawyers National Scholar | American Bar Association | 2013 |
| Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2013 |
| Supurb Rating/Highest Rating | AVVO | 2013 |
| Superb Rating/Highest Rating | AVVO | 2012 |
| Indiana Leadership Academy | Indiana State Bar Association | 2012 |
| Social Justice Woman of the Year Award | Emerging Pearls Foundation | 2011 |
| Woman Of The Year | National Association Of Professional Women | 2011 |
| 2010 Bench & Bar Scholarship | Indianapolis Bar Association-Family Law Section | 2010 |
| 2010 Annual Young Lawyers Section Scholarship | Indiana State Bar Association | 2010 |
| Norman Leftstein | Indiana School of Law-Indianapolis | 2010 |
| John Berlon Award | Indiana School of Law Indianapolis | 2010 |
| Pro Bono Student of the Year | Indianapolis Bar Association | 2009 |
| Roisman Scholar | Equal Justice Works | 2009 |
| Summer Scholar | Equal Justice Works | 2009 |
| ICLEO Fellow | Indiana State Supreme Court | 2007 |
| HUD Fellow | IU - SPEA | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | Indiana University | 2015 - Present |
| Owner/Managing Partner | CIOBANU LAW, PC | 2011 - Present |
| Pilot Project Consultant | Indiana Supreme Court | 2013 - 2014 |
| Partner | MASSARO & CIOBANU, LLP | 2010 - 2011 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Marion County Prosecutors Office | 2009 - 2010 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence | 2009 - 2010 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Family Law Legal Services Liaison | 2017 - Present |
| Indiana State Bar Association - Service Commitee | Board Member | 2017 - Present |
| Indianapolis Bar Association | Women & The Law Executive Board (Education Chair, 2017, 2018) | 2014 - Present |
| Indiana University Purdue-Indianapolis Paralegal Advisory Board | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
| Indiana University Purdue Indianapolis | Alumni-Board of Directors (Liberal Arts Division) | 2011 - Present |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | Young Lawyer's Member; Serving on the Amicus Section Board | 2010 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| IU-McKinney School of Law-LRAP Standing Committee | Advisory Board on Standing Host Committee | 2010 - Present |
| Indianapolis Inn of Court | Associate / Barrister Member | 2008 - Present |
| American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division | District 15 Representative | 2014 - 2016 |
| ISBA ADR Section | Chair | 2014 - 2016 |
| American Bar Association | Young Lawyer's Division-YLD Scholar | 2013 - 2014 |
| Indianapolis Bar Association | Networking-Co Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section | Officer - Executive Board | 2013 - 2016 |
| American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division - Public Education Committee | Public Education Committee Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| Indiana Pro Bono Commission | Board Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Marion County Bar Association | Attorney Member-Board of Directors | 2012 - 2016 |
| Indiana State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | Vice Chair of ADR Section | 2011 - 2014 |
| Disability Legal Services of Indiana | Attorney-Board of Directors | 2010 - 2016 |
| Indiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Serving on the Executive Board; Education Chair; Service Chair | 2010 - 2014 |
| Indianapolis Bar Association Steering Committee | Permanent Lecturer / Steering Committee | 2008 - 2013 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | ADR Initiatives, CLEs & Presentations | 2017 |
| ABA GPSolo publication | Out of the Darkness: Overcoming Depression in Lawyers (Co-Authored) | 2015 |
| American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine | How to Divide Retirement Assets in a Divorce | 2015 |
| YLS Network | Implicit Bias: What is it and Why Should Lawyers Consider it? | 2014 |
| Indianapolis Bar Association Family Law Section | Grandparents Rights: An Overview in Indiana | 2014 |
| Indianapolis Bar Association's Family Law Updates | Family Law updates | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | E-Discovery: The Undiscovered Area of Social Media | 2013 |
| Indiana Lawyer | Mediation Confidentiality; ADR Rules Review | 2013 |
| Indiana State Bar Association | ISBA Leadership Development Academy graduates 25 lawyers | 2012 |
| Happening at IUPUI | Innocent . . . On Death Row | 2010 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis School of Law Alumni Magazine | Students Honored for Pro Bono and Clinic Work | 2010 |
| Indiana Lawyer | LRAP Dinner Bigger Than Last Year | 2010 |
| Indiana Lawyer | Pro Bono Volunteers: 2010 Hall of Fame | 2010 |
| Indiana Lawyer | Dinner to support IU Law - Indy LRAP | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Certificate - Collaborative Law | 2017 |
| Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series | Class XL Graduate | 2016 |
| FBI Citizens Academy | Graduate | 2015 |
| ICLEF | Certificate Advanced Trial Advocacy | 2014 |
| Indiana State Bar Association | Leadership Development Academy Certificate | 2012 |
| Indiana University McKinney School of Law | Domestic Mediation Crossover Training | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University McKinney School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| Indiana University School of Law, Mauer - Bloomington | Foreclosure Facilitation Certificate | 2010 |
| Indiana University - McKinney School of Law | Civil Mediation Certificate | 2009 |
| University Notre Dame Law School | ICLEO Certificate | 2007 |
| Indiana University | Master of Public Affairs | 2006 |
| Indiana University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption from Start to Finish | Adoption | 2018 |
| Women & The Law Division - Judges Round Table | Judges Round Table (Moderator) | 2017 |
| Women & The Law Division | Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | 2017 |
| Mediation: From Start To Finish | Mediation | 2017 |
| Hot Topics - Women & The Law Division | Hot Topics in Family Law & Tax (Moderator) | 2017 |
| ABA Webinar | Ethics and Equal Access to Justice in All Languages: Title VI and Consideration of Title II | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Bar Association | Hot Topics in Tax, Family Law & Estate Planning | 2016 |
| Annual Bar Conference | Alternative Dispute Resolution - Trends in Arbitration | 2016 |
| Rainmakers - Young Professionals | Importance of Engaging in Community Service | 2015 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association ADR 2015 Conference | ADR Updates | 2015 |
| Indiana State Bar Association Disaster Relief Mediation Training | Disaster Relief Mediation | 2015 |
| YLD Spring Conference | Breaking the Confines of Implicit Bias Inside and Outside the Courtroom | 2014 |
| ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference | Appellate Practice & Oral Arguments | 2014 |
| Indiana State Bar Association - Annual Conference | What Lawyers Need to Know About Arbitration | 2014 |
| Grassroots Initiative Grant Project | Grassroots Initiative Program: Assisting Unrepresented Persons Navigate the Legal System | 2014 |
| Grassroots Initiative | Assisting Unrepresented Persons Navigate the Legal System Ethically | 2014 |
| Annual Meeting | Mediation Intiatives | 2014 |
| ABA-YLD Public Education Committee Program | Utilizing Electronic Discovery in Modern Lawyering | 2014 |
| ABA YLD 2014 Spring Conference | Breaking the confines of Implicit Bias While Practicing Law Inside & Outside the Courtroom | 2014 |
| Transition to Practice Series | Ethical Client Development | 2013 |
| MCBA Social Medical Discovery CLE | Social Media Discovery | 2013 |
| IndyBar Bar Review | Indiana State Bar Essay Workshop | 2013 |
| Family Law Summit | Family Law | 2013 |
| Applied Professionalism Summit | Applied Professional-New Lawyers | 2013 |
| ALJ Annual Conference | Social Media Discovery | 2013 |
| Premier Women's Network Organizational Meeting | Estate Planning | 2012 |
| IndyBar | How to Pass the Indiana Essays | 2012 |
| IBA Bar Review | IndyBar Lecturer | 2012 |
| Fox 59 Feature News Story | Taking Action For You: Homeowners angry after paying for unfinished storm repairs | 2012 |
| IndyBar Bar Review | How to Pass the Bar | 2011 |
| Women and the Law | Women and the Law: Overview of Domestic Violence in Indiana | 2010 |
| IndyBar Bar Review | How to Pass The Bar | 2010 |
| American Indianapolis Inn of Court CLE/Conference | Riots, Rebellion & Rancor: Seventh Circuit Review of the Infamous Chicago Seven Trial | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 41C01-1401-FD-35 | Jury Trial - verdict in our client's favor. |
| 32A05-1403-JP-00099 | Reversed in part on Appeal. Published Appellate Opinion. |
| 49F07-1302-CM-012926 | Trial - Verdict in our Client's Favor |
| Horner V. Horner 34 S 02 - 1210 - DR - 00582 | Published Indiana Supreme Court Opinion. |
| Paternity of N.B.; Cause No. 45A03-1111-JP-00495 | We successfully defended the appellate case and replied to their request to transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court. Our Client was able to retain sole custody of his daughter. |
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Thu Sep 19 2019
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Fri Apr 20 2018
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(29)Mark Nicholson, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 26, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is very passionate about education. She is a good lawyer and teacher.
Socrates de La Cruz, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgable Attorney and a zealous advocate in court for his clients.
Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
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John Hopkins, Child support Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
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Angela Swenson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
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Robert Bellinger, Family Attorney on Aug 4, 2014
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Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ciobanu is one of the finest attorneys in her state, I highly recommend her legal services.
Giacomo Behar, Immigration Attorney on May 12, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Laura Longstreet, Family Attorney on Mar 3, 2014
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Andrea is the epitome of what we all look for in a lawyer, and in a colleague. She is zealous yet compassionate. She is driven to succeed and that causes a ripple effect on those around her. I feel proud to know her.
Matthew Conrad, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Andrea is a respected member of the Indianapolis legal community, and I wouldn't hesitate to refer a case to her.
Fatima Johnson, Immigration Attorney on Feb 1, 2014
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Andrea is capable, intelligent, diligent, and personable. She has all the characteristics of a great lawyer and is an asset to the legal community.
Naun Benitez, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2014
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I endorse Attorney Andrea Ciobanu. She is hard working and caring advocate for her clients. Attorney Andrea Ciobanu is highly respected in the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Sep 23, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
David Altman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 26, 2013
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I endorse attorney Andrea Lynn Ciobanu. Andrea Lynn Ciobanu is well respected civil rights / appeals / child custody & support attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a civil rights / appeals / child custody & support lawyer. If you need an attorney, you should consider contacting her for a consultation!
John Razumich, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
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Ms. Ciobanu is, in my opinion, one of the best attorneys in the Indianapolis-area. She is a zealous advocate, and highly knowledgeable about multiple areas of law. Anyone asking for her help can expect to receive high quality assistance.
Travis Van Winkle, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
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Andrea is a passionate advocate for her clients and spends a great deal of her time volunteering to help law students and young lawyers become great lawyers.
Timothy Coe, Contracts and agreements Attorney on May 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Andrea as a hard working and caring advocate for her clients. She is also the most active member of the state bar association that I could imagine. It remains a mystery how she does so much with only 24 hours in a day.
Tudor Capusan, Contracts and agreements Attorney on May 18, 2013
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Andrea is a very compassionate and focused attorney who gets the job done with a high degree of competency. I recommend her without hesitation.
Cost
- Hourly Rates$175-$300/hour
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-45%
- Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.15%
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