Joel David Kirsh

Joel David Kirsh

also known as Joel Kirsh

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 41 years

Adoption Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Adoption

2930 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Adoption 100%

41 years | 7,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 41 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1985

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joel David Kirsh

2930 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN

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Joel David Kirsh's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Barbara | December 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Excellent Adoption Lawyer

My husband and I enjoyed working with Kirsh and Kirsh for our second adoption. The attorneys we worked with, including Joel, were very knowledgeable on adoption law, and we appreciated the kindness and compassion they showed our family through the adoption process. We also appreciated how fun Joel ...made the adoption finalization hearing!

Posted by Marcos | October 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Private adoption

Joel helped us with our private adoption of two boys. That came to our lives in 2018, we had hired other lawyer from other agency that promised to help us but after not seeing any results or step forward and struggling to find an agency with our case and to be told they couldn’t help. As soon as we t...alked to Joel we felt confident with him that he was going to get the job done! gave us a time period and got it done ! Great lawyer and would highly recommend!

Joel Kirsh

Replied last October 07, 2021

Thank you Marcos and Juan for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of your beautiful family Joel

Posted by Brandy | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Absolutely Wonderful

From the first phone call to the final adoption hearing, Joel and Crystal really made us feel important. We were given so much information before we even retaianed his services and that really opened the door for us to be comfortable. Our daughter chose him because she said she felt 'good vibes' fro...m him when we found the website. We were researching who would be the best and we decided to go with our daughter's hunch, and we are so glad they did. Adoption was one of the most human experiences with all the excitement and emotions and they were a big part of that. We are forever grateful to you all and we will never forget you! We recommend Kirsh & Kirsh 100x over!

Joel Kirsh

Replied last October 07, 2021

Brandy....thank you so much for your kind words. Crystal and I are grateful to help you and your beautiful family. Blessings to all of you.

Posted by Richard C. Fisher | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Grandparent adoption

We highly recommend Attorney Joel Kirsh when seeking Grandparent Adoption. He is extremely knowledgeable about adoption laws and the entire process. He is compassionate, courteous and truly a down to earth individual who cares about your family. His assistant, Chrystal, worked diligently wit...h our family through our time together. She never failed to answer our calls , send e-mails and encourage us along the journey. Now that our grandson is adopted, we have such peace knowing this is his forever home. He is now safe and loved beyond measure and our beloved son. We thank Mr. Kirsh and Chrystal and staff who worked faithfully on our behalf to help[ make our heart's desire become a reality.

Joel Kirsh

Replied last July 22, 2021

Richard and Virginia and Gage....thank you so much for your kind words. We are grateful for the opportunity to help you and your beautiful family. Blessings to all of you.

Posted by Brad | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Caring and Compassionate

Joel was absolutely wonderful to work with. We had a few complications before finalization, and he explained everything very clearly and was very comforting. We were working with an out-of-state adoption agency, and Kirsh and Kirsh was hired for the finalization. I wish we would've worked with Joel f...rom the very start of our adoption journey.

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Joel David Kirsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Reyes

Adoption lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kirsh provides a much-needed service on Avvo and donates time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Rebecca Mendel

Adoption lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Joel Kirsh on a number of interstate adoptions over the past 20 years. Interstate adoptions are very complicated and require a high level of expertise in the area of adoption law. I trust Joel completely, find him to be extremely compentent, compassionate and diligent. I look forward to working with Joel and everyone at Kirsh & Kirsh again in the future."

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James Beatty

Adoption lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Friend

"Adoptive parents will have a hard time finding someone more caring, compassionate, understanding and hard working. I am a friend but have also been able to observe him in court and his interactions with families. This is your lawyer."

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Rebecca Mendel

Adoption lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Adoption Attorney, Kirsh & Kirsh, PC

Associations

2011 - Present

American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

Fellow

1990 - Present

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Fellow

1990 - Present

Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys

Fellow

Education

1984

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Adoption Law Made Simple

Adoption

2016

Adoption Law Made Simple

Adoption

2015

Adoption Law

Adoption

2013

Adoption Law: Start to Finish

Adoption

2009

Adoption Law: Start to Finish

Adoption

2009

Adoption Law in Indiana

Adoption

2004

Adoption Law in Indiana

Adoption

1998

Adoption Law in Indiana

Adoption

1994

Update on Adoption Law

Adoption

1993

The Secret of Successful Adoptions

Adoption

Languages

English

Activity

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