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4.9 /5.0
42 Client Reviews
$ 300-585 per hour
About Andrea
Biography
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.
I practice Family Law, Civil Rights, ADA, State Appeals, and general Civil Litigation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
40%
16 years
Appeals
20%
16 years
Child Support
20%
16 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
15 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 15 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
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Family (2)
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Civil Rights (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Education (1)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Michael | March 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Integrity and Excellence
I chose Andrea for her integrity, based on other reviewers, and I have found that they were right. Equally important, she is an excellent and tenacious lawyer. She has been assisting me in my high conflict family law case for several years now. Most recently, she masterfully pushed the other side t...
Andrea Ciobanu
Replied last March 30, 2025Thank you so much for your kind words. It's a pleasure to represent you and so pleased for the fine result. Best continued wishes to you and your family.
Posted by Antinia | October 19, 2017 | Real Estate
Excellent Attorney with a Great Support Team
I can attest to the fact that Andrea is an experienced attorney that fights for her clients. I consulted Ciobanu Law for a housing matter several years ago and their level-headed advice helped me to resolve my issue amicably. I was really impressed that Andrea's team was able to provide information...
Posted by Justin | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A++++ Attorney
Andrea is awesome and knows what she's doing. She's quick to respond to any issues that arise. She's very professional and cares about her client's. She's handled a very unique custody/guardianship battle for me and I walked out of the courtroom victorious. I wanted to hire an out of town attorney an...
Posted by Jeremy | March 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Awesome Representation
Andrea was beyond amazing the way she handled my case. Words can not explain how appreciative I am off her and everything she did for me in resolving my situation. I would highly recommend her for any representation accordingly.
Posted by Dan | May 27, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Dan Christian
I found Andrea to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, and insightful. She was able to determine for my unique situation what the best course of action was in my divorce even with a difficult, unreasonable and obstinate opposing counsel. She skillfully guided me to an equitable resolution given the ...
Andrea Lynn Ciobanu's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"Andrea is capable, intelligent, diligent, and personable. She has all the characteristics of a great lawyer and is an asset to the legal community."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Andrea is a very compassionate and focused attorney who gets the job done with a high degree of competency. I recommend her without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Certified Family Law Specialist- Family Certification Board, Indiana State Bar Association Family Law Certification Board
2019
Rising Star (Consecutive Year), Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Public Interest Award, Indiana University McKinney School of Law
2018
SuperLawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers (Consecutive Year)
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Columbian Impact Leadership Program, Columbian Club
2017
SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year), SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Law Practice Fellow, American Bar Association
2016
SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year), SuperLawyers
2015
Law Practice National Fellow, ABA Law Practice Division
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
SKL 2015 Recipient, SKL Leadership Series
2015
SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year), SuperLawyers
2014
Jill Ellis Scholarship - Appellate Judges Institute, Indianapolis Bar Association
2014
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2014
AV Preeiminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
SuperLawyers Rising Star (Consecutive Year), SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Superb Rating/Highest Rating, AVVO
2013
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2013
Young Lawyers National Scholar, American Bar Association
2013
Young Lawyer National Scholarship Recipient, American Bar Association
2013
Early Career Achievement Award, IU McKinney School of Law
2013
Supurb Rating/Highest Rating, AVVO
2012
Superb Rating/Highest Rating, AVVO
2012
Indiana Leadership Academy, Indiana State Bar Association
2011
Woman Of The Year, National Association Of Professional Women
2011
Social Justice Woman of the Year Award, Emerging Pearls Foundation
2010
John Berlon Award, Indiana School of Law Indianapolis
2010
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
2009
Roisman Scholar, Equal Justice Works
2009
Summer Scholar, Equal Justice Works
2009
Pro Bono Student of the Year, Indianapolis Bar Association
2007
ICLEO Fellow, Indiana State Supreme Court
2004
HUD Fellow, IU - SPEA
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal, CIOBANU LAW, PC
2015 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, Indiana University
2013 - 2014
Pilot Project Consultant, Indiana Supreme Court
2010 - 2011
Partner, MASSARO & CIOBANU, LLP
2009 - 2010
Certified Legal Intern, Marion County Prosecutors Office
2009 - 2010
Certified Legal Intern, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Associations
2014 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationWomen & The Law Executive Board (Division Chair 2021-2022)
2008 - Present
Indianapolis Inn of CourtAssociate / Barrister Member
2017 - 2023
American Bar AssociationFamily Law Legal Services Liaison
2017 - 2022
Indiana State Bar Association - Service CommiteeBoard Member
2014 - 2016
ISBA ADR SectionChair
2014 - 2016
American Bar Association - Young Lawyers DivisionDistrict 15 Representative
2013 - 2014
American Bar AssociationYoung Lawyer's Division-YLD Scholar
2013 - 2014
Indianapolis Bar AssociationNetworking-Co Chair
2013 - 2016
Indiana Pro Bono CommissionBoard Member
2013 - 2016
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law SectionOfficer - Executive Board
2013 - 2023
Indiana University Purdue-Indianapolis Paralegal Advisory BoardBoard of Directors
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division - Public Education CommitteePublic Education Committee Chair
2012 - 2016
Marion County Bar AssociationAttorney Member-Board of Directors
2011 - 2023
Indiana University Purdue IndianapolisAlumni-Board of Directors (Liberal Arts Division)
2011 - 2014
Indiana State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionVice Chair of ADR Section
2010 - 2023
IU-McKinney School of Law-LRAP Standing CommitteeAdvisory Board on Standing Host Committee
2010 - 2016
Disability Legal Services of IndianaAttorney-Board of Directors
2010 - 2022
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationYoung Lawyer's Member; Serving on the Amicus Section Board
2010 - 2014
Indiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionServing on the Executive Board; Education Chair; Service Chair
2008 - 2013
Indianapolis Bar Association Steering CommitteePermanent Lecturer / Steering Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
2018
Columbia Club
Columbia Impact Program
2017
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Certificate - Collaborative Law
2016
Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series
Class XL Graduate
2015
FBI Citizens Academy
Graduate
2014
ICLEF
Certificate Advanced Trial Advocacy
2012
Indiana State Bar Association
Leadership Development Academy Certificate
2011
Indiana University McKinney School of Law
Domestic Mediation Crossover Training
2010
Indiana University School of Law, Mauer - Bloomington
Foreclosure Facilitation Certificate
2010
Indiana University McKinney School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Indiana University - McKinney School of Law
Civil Mediation Certificate
2007
University Notre Dame Law School
ICLEO Certificate
2006
Indiana University
Master of Public Affairs
2004
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Estate Planning in Family Law: Wills, Trusts, and More Trusts and Estates Essentials to Inform Your Family Law Decision-Making
Estate Planning in Family Law
2023
National Business Institute: Adoption From Start to Finish
Adoption
2021
NBI Conference
Formatting Briefs in Word
2021
NBI Conference
Indiana Family Law From A to Z
2021
NBI Conference
Advanced Custody and Child Support Issues
2021
NBI Conference
Litigating Cases From Start to Finish
2021
NBI Conference
Mediation Tips and Topics
2020
NBI Conference
Adoption: From Start to Finish
2020
NBI Conference
Property, Custody, Child Support & Maintenance
2020
NBI Conference
Mediation: Keys to Effective Settlement Negotiation
2019
NBI Conference
Authenticating Evidence From Start to Finish
2019
NBI Conference
Family Law From Start To Finish
2018
Adoption from Start to Finish
Adoption
2017
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
2016
Indianapolis Bar Association
Hot Topics in Tax, Family Law & Estate Planning
2016
Annual Bar Conference
Alternative Dispute Resolution - Trends in Arbitration
2015
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
2014
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
2013
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
2012
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
2011
IndyBar Bar Review
How to Pass the Bar
2010
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
Publications
2017
Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association)
ADR Initiatives, CLEs & Presentations
2015
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
2014
Indianapolis Bar Association Family Law Section
Grandparents Rights: An Overview in Indiana
2014
2014
Indianapolis Bar Association's Family Law Updates
Family Law updates
2013
Indiana Lawyer
Mediation Confidentiality; ADR Rules Review
2013
American Bar Association
E-Discovery: The Undiscovered Area of Social Media
2012
Indiana State Bar Association
ISBA Leadership Development Academy graduates 25 lawyers
2010
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
2009
Indiana Lawyer
Dinner to support IU Law - Indy LRAP
Languages
American Sign Language
French
English
Activity
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30 Mar 2025
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27 Nov 2014
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