Valerie C. Horvath

Valerie C. Horvath

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  • Gilbert Legal Services - 7271 N. Shadeland Ave.
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Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Family Law

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When you hire Valerie Horvath get ready to be surprised when she returns your phone calls and emails promptly! Valerie is available for modification of custody, modify child support, child custody, protective order, parenting time, and grandparents' rights cases. Valerie practices family law - divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, paternity - and criminal defense. Valerie has significant experience in domestic violence, all types of partner abuse, narcissism, protective orders and stalking. Valerie was a judicial officer in both criminal domestic violence and civil protective order courts for 7 years. Before that, she was a deputy prosecuting attorney in the domestic violence unit and protective order court. Now as a defense attorney, Valerie has courtroom experience from every perspective. She previously worked with IMPD detectives at the Julian Center screening Marion County domestic violence cases and trained law enforcement key indicators of escalating violence. Valerie speaks French and a little Spanish and has represented clients in family based petitions, fiance petitions, removal proceedings, adjustment of status, waiver of inadmissibility and asylum matters. Valerie served as Deputy General Counsel at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for two years. She has an insider's view on Specialized Driving Privileges, Traffic tickets, and Motor Vehicle Law. View More ›

Jurisdiction:Indiana (Since 1999); U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (); U.S. Immigration Court ()

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Immigration Law

Pursues VAWA, U visas, T visas, asylum, and work authorization, separating relief from abusers and protecting survivors from immigration-based threats or control.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

French, Spanish

Fees

No Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
1998
B.A.
Indiana University
1991

Awards

Parent Volunteer of the Year
St. Monica School
2010
Commissioner's Award for Excellence
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
2016

Associations

Member
American Bar Association
- Present
Member & Board Member
St. Thomas More Society
- Present
Member and Gov't Practices Section Board Member
Indianapolis Bar Association
- Present
Member
Indiana State Bar
- Present
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Present

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