also known as Emily Dent
Emily was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 2015 and began practicing in Fort Wayne. Emily started as a staff attorney for the Department of Child Services before moving to private practice. As an associate attorney at Shilts & Setlak, LLC, Emily centered her practice on family law. These matters included dissolution and post-dissolution matters, paternity, child support, and parenting time. From there, Emily switched gears, digging into estate planning and estate administration. Emily has since returned to family law, ready to assist you in all your domestic relations needs.
Outside of the office, you can find Emily spending time with her family. Emily was born and raised in Fort Wayne, and much of her extended family resides here. She knew she wanted to return to her hometown to practice law and give back to the community that has given her so much. If you catch sight of them, you'll probably see Emily and her husband running after their four young sons.
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Acquired: 2015
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217 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
12 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
More concerned about money than helping client.
Initially Emily was articulate and kind. She lead me to believe she could help my case and then did absolutely nothing. Way overcharged me and didn't do anything. Every word spoken to her was another $60. I was horrified at the end bill and I had nothing to show for it. Still need help legally ...
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Abandoned
Things started off absolutely fantastic between Emily and I. She was kind and informative and I felt a relief having her on my side because I literally had no one to help me fight a narcissist that didn't care about the family he abandoned. But then one wrong, albeit accidental issue in court and she...
Posted by JENNIFER | May 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent
Finding a great lawyer is a difficult decision. I hit the jackpot when I found Emily. She represented me in a paternity case in 2019. She was very knowledgeable, gave good advice and kept me informed. I can definitely recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful Lawyer
Emily is an intelligent, kind, and fair lawyer. She had an understanding of how the process worked and was well prepared when interacting with the other party. She was able to get responses from the other party when I could not and was willing to stand up for me when needed. I would recommend her ...
Posted by Maylene | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Truly Amazing
Emily was so understanding and patience with me while helping me though my post - dissolution matter back in 2018-2019. I could not have asked for a better attorney, she gave me great advice and counsel. She is truly passionate about her job and the individuals she represents.
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily Szczepkowski is an associate at my firm. She is entering her fourth year here with us. She is doing a wonderful job. She is a great listener with her clients and is extremely responsive to her clients' legal needs. Emily works hard and is attentive to her cases. She has been a great addition to our team here at Shilts & Setlak."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been Emily’s supervising senior attorney in the firm. I have been very pleased with her progress thru these last 3 years as she has wholeheartedly adopted my emphasis on standardization of highest quality from all attorneys in the firm. She is very bright and actively seeks answers to issues with which she is unfamiliar. I have received multiple compliments about Emily from other lawyers in the community. Recently, I asked Emily to help members of my church as I was confident in entrusting her with this important effort. Emily has been a great addition to our firm and I look forward to working with her in future years."
"I had the pleasure of working along side Emily for a year and a half at Shilts & Setlak. Emily is knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate. She gives all of her cases the care that she would want someone to give to her, was she in need of a family law attorney. Once a high level of competence is achieved by a lawyer, the thing that sets some above others is their character. Emily is a genuinely good person who wants what is best for her family, friends, and clients. I am honored to call her my friend."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2023 - Present
Attorney, Franklin Law Office
2022 - 2022
Attorney, Haller & Colvin, PC
2021 - 2021
Attorney, Grunden Law Office
2017 - 2021
Attorney, Shilts & Setlak, LLC
2016 - 2016
Staff Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services
2017 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Allen County Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA
English
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