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Fairfield, Fort Wayne, IN Has 106 Family Attorneys with 271 Reviews

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Shilts & Setlak, LLC
10311 Dawson's Creek Blvd., Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption

Bio: Mike began practicing law in 2002 in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties. Mike has focused his scope of legal practice to all issues involving family law, which include dissolution (divorce), post-dissolution modifications, child support matte...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(260) 222-2893

Michael A. Setlak's Website

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Patterson Law LLC
9326 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Rex is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist helping clients across Northeast Indiana. Patterson Law’s motto is “Relentless Pursuit” of client’s Rights, Freedom, Justice, Truth, Peace, Excellence and Victory! We passionately serve our clients.

Rating: 8.8

Call for a FREE consultation(260) 305-1033

Rex Lee Patterson's Website

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Perry D. Shilts Attorney at Law
10311 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Reasonable settlements on most family law matters can be achieved for everyone's benefit

Rating: 9.8

Call for a consultation(260) 918-7430

Perry D. Shilts's Website

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Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP
229 W Berry St, Suite 400, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Getting the Job Done Right the First Time

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(260) 240-8458

Paul R. Sturm's Website

Crell Law, PC
2712 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements and more

Bio: One of the most enjoyable parts of being a lawyer is combining my genuine interest in others with my passion for helping people and fixing situations. Most people seem to have headaches in a few key areas. That’s why I focus on the fields of famil...

Rating: 9.9

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Law Office of Robert W. Gevers II, P.C.
116 E Berry St Ste 1000, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: The Law Offices of Robert W. Gevers, II P.C. is recommended by clients and peers for the highest standards of integrity, ability and expertise. Serving the Tri State area, our office works as a team of legal professionals. In addition to working c...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(260) 305-5787

Robert William Gevers's Website

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Shine & Hardin, LLP
2810 Beaver Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Providing SEASONED, SUCCESSFUL, SUPPORTIVE legal care

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(260) 529-5155

Thomas Alan Hardin's Website

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Shilts Law Office
10311 Dawson's Creek Boulevard, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: I practiced divorce/family law for 15 years in Michigan before I was off to new adventures in Fort Wayne Indiana. One of the reasons I love this area of the law is helping families find a way forward through difficult times. Divorce and/or child c...

Rating: 7.0

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Tourkow, Crell, Rosenblatt & Johnston (TCRJ) Attorneys At Law
127 W Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Dana K. Carlson (Goeglein) is a civil practice attorney in both Indiana and Ohio, and is the Managing Partner at Tourkow, Crell, Rosenblatt & Johnston LLP in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her legal career began after graduating in from Woodlan High School ...

Rating: 8.8

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Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP
200 E Main Street, Suite 1000, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Bio: I am originally from Crown Point, Indiana, and relocated to Fort Wayne shortly after my husband, Greg, and I graduated from law school. Upon my arrival in Fort Wayne, I served as judicial law clerk for Judge Nancy E. Boyer and Judge Daniel G. Heat...

Rating: 8.9

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Shilts & Setlak, LLC
10311 Dawson’s Creek Boulevard, Suite C, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption

Bio: I’m a family law attorney who understands the needs of my clients. I will provide you with clear communication and compassion while guiding you through the tough issues that you are dealing with. I’m here to help you get the best possible outcome.

Rating: 7.7

Call for a FREE consultation(260) 305-1310

Beckman Lawson LLP
201 W. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I enjoy my family law practice and am thankful for the opportunity to help moms, dads, and couples through some of life's more challenging times. Whether you are facing a divorce, annulment, or legal separation or need help obtaining or modifying ...

Rating: 8.5

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Thomas Essex Jr
1833 Alliger Street, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: A graduate of Concordia University in 1984 and Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law in 1987. Licensed attorney since 1987 , admitted to practice in the State of Indiana and the United States District Court. Our Office help navigate our cli...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a FREE consultation(260) 222-5495

Thomas D. Essex's Website

Szczepkowski Law, LLC
217 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Bio: 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 cen...

Rating: 7.7

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Haller & Colvin, P.C.
444 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "I have known Suzanne for over 5 years. She has helped me resolve two big messy issues, divorce and custody. She listens, prepares, and executes in such a professional and personable manner. Easy to contact and discuss any updates or issues. Well d..."

Rating: 8.7

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Fletcher Van Gilder, LLP
436 E Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

Review: "Anne did an awesome job on my divorce. She is very organized, is very detailed and fantastic to work with. Without her I never would have made it through the divorce process."

Rating: 7.7

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The Bellinger Law Office
202 W Berry St Ste 500, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: I was named after my grandfather. He was a Navy man. My dad was a Navy man too; he's a disabled Vietnam veteran. My mother was a stay-at-home mom for a while. She went to work once my younger brother started school. I've always admired how she did...

Rating: 9.4

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Shine & Hardin, LLP
2810 Beaver Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Providing SEASONED, SUCCESSFUL, SUPPORTIVE legal care.

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(260) 529-5067

Steven Ross Shine's Website

Tourkow, Crell, Rosenblatt & Johnston, LLP
STAR Building Suite 1200, 127 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Family, General Practice

Review: "I can’t recommend Josh Tourkow highly enough. From the moment I retained him, he was clever, strategic, and immediately put us ahead of the game. His follow-up has been excellent, and his entire team has been genuinely supportive, responsive, and ..."

Rating: 8.4

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Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP
110 W Berry St Ste 1100, Fort Wayne, IN

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

Ryan is a partner whose legal practice focuses on business litigation, criminal defense, as well as domestic matters including divorce, adoption, and contested guardianship custody. Ryan is a 2020 Indiana Rising Star for exhibiting excellence in t...

Rating: 8.4

Call for a consultation(260) 529-5019

Ryan Matthew Gardner's Website

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