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Courtney C Smith
About Courtney
Biography
Courtney C. Smith is an attorney who Prides herself in providing personal service legal work. Courtney’s practice involves working closely with the client to provide services for dissolutions of marriage, post-decree issues, or other family matters. Courtney advocates for families in need of guardianships over protected adults and minor children. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the Porter County Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association.
Courtney was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. She is a graduate of Purdue University with a liberal arts degree, and furthered her education at Valparaiso University with a degree in education, German, and a minor in English. Courtney taught high school German and English in Lake County, Indiana, for seven years before beginning her law school education at Valparaiso University Law School.
During her time at Valparaiso University Law School, Courtney had the privilege of clerking for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Rodovich in the Hammond division of the Northern Indiana Federal Court, and the Honorable Judge Alexa in the Porter County Superior Court. Courtney was an editor on the Law Review.
Courtney is admitted to practice law in Indiana, in the United States District Court for the Northern District and in the United States District Court for the Southern District.
Courtney was recently voted as Vice President of the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission and is the representitive for Porter County. She also sits on the Advisory Board for Thorgren Tool & Molding, Co. Inc. in Valparaiso.
PRACTICES
Guardianships
Dissolution of Marriage
Child Custody & Support
Paternity
Adoption
Guardian Ad Litem
EDUCATION
Valparaiso University Law School, 2015
Juris Doctor
Valparaiso University, 2005
German, Secondary Education, Cum Laude
Purdue University, 2003
Liberal Studies
BAR ADMISSIONS
Indiana
OTHER COURT ADMISSIONS
Northern District of Indiana
Southern District of Indiana
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Indiana for 9 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2016
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Location
Smith Legal Group, LLC
802 Wabash Avenue, Suite 100, Chesterton, IN, 46304
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Courtney C Smith's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
You will never find a more compassionate and strong lawyer to help with your defense. She is like a Pitbull with lipstick. I am so thankful and honored to call her my lawyer. Smartest decision I ever made!
Posted by Jessica | July 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Custody case
Attorney Courtney Smith and her staff were amazing, very professional and friendly. Courtney was like a shark in court and is definitely the person you want on your team. I highly recommend them and would absolutely put my trust in them.
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very professional
We retained Courtney for a family support issue that has been ongoing for a number of years. She is very professional and was able to help us with our case. Her staff is very organized and pleasant, particularly Megan. I would recommend her office for any legal matter involving family law.
Posted by Daniel | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Attorney Smith is fantastic!
I have been looking for a family law attorney some time now. I was referred to attorney Courtney Smith. I contacted there office and spoke to the secretary whom was very polite. I had my consultation today with attorney Smith and let me just say I am more then satisfied with what she had to say. I n...
Posted by chris | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I highly recommend Courtney.
I hired Courtney to handle my divorce. During all the proceedings she was a constant professional, who helped me every step of the way. I genuinely felt like she cared more about what was good for me than her bottom line. If you are looking for someone who cares about her clients, then this is the pe...
Courtney C Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Courtney Smith."
William Janes
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Family Law Rising Star Super Lawyer, Thomas Reuter’s
2019
Nominee for Up & Coming Influential Woman in law, Northwest Indiana Influential Women
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Smith Legal Group, LLC
2017 - 2019
Associate, Burke Costanza & Carberry, LLP
2016 - 2017
Associate, Law Offices of Charles P. Dargo
Associations
2019 - Present
American Heart Association2020 Go red for Women Chair
2017 - Present
Shared Ethics Advisory acommissionVice President
Education
2015
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Valparaiso University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
Purdue University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Speaking Engagements
2019
All About the Girls, Part 5
Courage over Comfort
Publications
2016
Valparaiso University Law Review
REMAINING SILENT WHILE POLICE GET FRISKY: AFTER SALINAS, CAN SILENCE DURING A TERRY STOP BE USED AS AN ADMISSION OF GUILT?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Divorce and child custody
12 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can my husband get a court ordered DNA test for our child since we are married and getting a divorce?
29 Oct 2016