Terri Hudson Tinder

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Terri Hudson Tinder

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Child custody Lawyer at Merrillville, IN
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Foreclosure, Guardianship

9120 Connecticut Drive Suite D, Merrillville, IN

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About Terri

Biography

I will guide you through the legal process with compassion and experience. Call 219-230-3532

I will guide you through the legal process with compassion and experience. Call 219-230-3532

I will guide you through the legal process with compassion and experience. Call 219-230-3532

I will guide you through the legal process with compassion and experience. Call 219-230-3532

I will guide you through the legal process with compassion and experience. Call 219-230-3532

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 45%

19 years

45%
Divorce and Separation 45%

19 years

45%
Foreclosure 5%

5%
Guardianship 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 18 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Terri Hudson Tinder

9120 Connecticut Drive Suite D, Merrillville, IN, 46322

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Terri Hudson Tinder's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Latoya | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Family Court Child Support

I hired Attorney Terri Tinder in 2020 to get the ball rolling on child support and joint legal custody of my daughter. The first matter was settled and all went well. After less than a year of getting the child support order in place, the non custodial parent stopped paying the order and filed for fu...ll custody and modification of child support. Every time Terri and I went after child support, the NCP kept filing modifications in the court. Terri was there every step of the way and though I panicked, she reassured me that we would get through it all. Today, she presented my case to the courts and did a spectacular job with cross examination. I highly recommend Terri as she is my Attorney. I would hire her in a heartbeat again.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Lawyer: Knowledgeable, Compassionate, and Tenacious

Attorney Tinder is an outstanding lawyer who stands out for her deep knowledge of the law, compassion, and true care for her clients. She handled my case with efficiency and kept costs down, always being mindful of my budget. Her communication was excellent—quickly responding to all calls and emails.... In court, Attorney Tinder was tenacious and incredibly well-prepared, with meticulous attention to detail. Her thorough research and commitment to my case made a noticeable difference. Professional, dedicated, and highly effective, she made me feel confident every step of the way. I highly recommend her for any family law matter.

Posted by Kristin | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional Compassionate and Intelligent

Attorney Hudson Tinder is not only extremely professional, she is also compassionate and sensitive to each individual's situation. My wife and I have been going through an excruciating custody and child support battle with my ex-wife and Attorney Hudson Tinder had worked diligently and professionally... to help my wife and I gain primary custody of my children. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of family law as well as other areas of law. I encourage anyone that is looking for an attorney that will do what's best for her client, especially if children are involved, to hire Attorney Hudson Tinder.

Posted by Eric | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A True Blessing

Before I get into my story, I want to express my tremendous respect and appreciation for Terri right at the beginning. She was a true professional, a courageous fighter and completely empathetic towards the situation my family was thrust into. My ex-wife, who was awarded the home in our divorce, ha...d failed to abide by our divorce decree and refinance the home which was solely in my name. Furthermore, unbeknownst to me, she had failed to pay the mortgage for 6 months which resulted in the home going into foreclosure. Last, but certainly not least, the home was left in horrific condition and ultimately abandoned. I was left with a monumental amount of debt, a mortgage company that had filed suit against me and was staring down a foreclosure for a home I didn’t want and was in need of major repairs. The icing on the cake was that my family and I got to begin this adventure right as we were nearing Christmas. Needless to say, I was panicking. My wife happened to came across Terri's name on AVVO and, given her specialty, I decided to call. Terri spent nearly 45 minutes on the phone with me that day. Hearing the compassion in her voice led to an in-person meeting and from that point, I knew she was the right choice. Not only did Terri successfully take on the mortgage company, she also fought tirelessly to rectify the wrongdoings and damages done by my ex-wife. The latter was ultimately the hardest and most stressful part of the process. Yet, through all of the blood pressure raising situations, Terri never backed down. She never waived a white flag. She fought until things were made right. My family is so thankful that we had Terri in our corner. I honestly don't know if anyone else could have handled the many unique and difficult challenges we faced, nor would have had the patience to stick through the copious amount of craziness we dealt with week in and week out. The aforementioned empathy shined throughout the process. I felt that Terri took my case to heart and made it very personal. I honestly cannot thank her enough. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Bill | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Pitbull-actually very friendly but tenacious when it counts!

I had a referral from a friend to see Terry for a pretty dramatic and abrupt end of a mess of an 18 year marriage. I experienced her to be quite friendly but also expedient regarding gathering all the facts of the case. As the case went on and as our rapport grew, I found her to truly care and she ju...st refused to allow the facts of the case to be misrepresented. She was very open to gathering all the needed story-she heard me out completely. Our case eventually went to settlement where she then was compassionate about the end of my marriage which still has some very real love left in it. But alas the co-dependence had to stop; we were growing in different directions and ended up pulling each other apart rather than having a mutually respectful partnership. I say all this to highlight that Terry was 100% committed all the way through. I don't know how I would have gotten through without her. So many other lawyers were sterile and jaded. Having a background as a court advocate really shone through till the end. She was very diligent and knowledgeable, but by far the greatest asset I found in her was the fact that she really cared. I highly recommend her.

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Betsy Walits

Family lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Terri Tinder is a thorough and compassionate attorney, and committed to advocating for her clients. I highly endorse Terri Tinder."

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Lea Shelemey

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Tinder for 11 years. She has a good analytical mind, and combined with her knowledge of the law, she is a great advocate for her clients."

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Susan Kozlowski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Terri Tinder is a zealous compassionate attorney who will be your ally not only for family law matters, but personal injury or whatever else you need. She is knowledgeable, prepared, and will take control of the courtroom!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Advanced Guardian Ad Litem Training, Lake County Superior Court and Kids' Voice of Indiana

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Terri Hudson Tinder

2018 - 2018

Director Domestic Violence Clinic, Valparaiso Law School

2009 - 2018

Adjunct Professor, Brown Mackie College

Associations

2007 - Present

Women Lawyers Association Lake County Indiana

Member

2007 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Brown Mackie College

Faculty Advisor

2011 - 2011

Women Lawyers Association, Inc.

President

Education

2006

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2005

Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights The Fair Housing Act and Religious Freedom (research assistant)

Languages

English

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