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Valerie Horvath

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

French Spanish English

About

Valerie Horvath has a breadth of experience from her 20 years as an attorney. As Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the Marion County (Indiana) Prosecutor’s Office, she prosecuted criminal domestic violence misdemeanors and felony cases and conducted police and public education about domestic violence.Valerie was a Master Commissioner in Marion Superior Court directing civil and criminal matters. She served as Deputy General Counsel at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, overseeing the legal department, Human Resources, Civil Rights, and Branch Operations. Valerie has a behind-the-scenes perspective on traffic law and BMV administrative proceedings. She left public service in 2017 to open a private practice representing clients in criminal, traffic, immigration, and family law matters. She was appointed to the Indiana Federal Public Defender CJA Development Panel in 2017, and appointed to the CJA Public Defender Panel in 2020, adding federal cases to her criminal defense experience.Valerie is a satellite attorney for the Protective Order Project of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.She has Lean Six Sigma green, yellow, and white belt certifications. She received the BMV's 2015 Commissioner's Award for Excellence, was the 2012 St. Monica School PTO Parent Volunteer of the Year, and was nominated for IUPUI Student Leader of the Year in 1998.Away from the office, Valerie is outside with her three daughters and her dog hiking, running, or stand-up paddle boarding if the weather is nice. If the weather is not nice, she is inside practicing yoga or reading.EducationIndiana University School of Law (McKinney), Indianapolis, Indiana, 1998 J.D. (cum laude)Bar AdmissionsIndiana, 1998Courts of PracticeU.S. District Court - Southern District of IndianaU.S. Immigration CourtAssociationsIndiana State Bar AssociationIndianapolis Bar AssociationIndiana Federal Public Defender CJA PanelVolunteer WorkIndiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) Protective Order Pro Bono ProjectICADV Expungement Clinic

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Immigration

Family

DUI and DWI

Language

French Spanish English

Contact

Gilbert Legal Services7271 N. Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN, 46250

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Reviews

Michelle
July 24, 2020

Valerie & Peggy, represented me on a divorce & record expungement. They were retained for me by ICADV. I was in an Domestic Abusive marriage & would still be if not for them. Due to my criminal record, past & current due to the ex, I couldn't get any assistance, decent employment, or even renting decent housing. I'd been homeless since the day I married the ex. Now, I am officially divorced. My entire record is in the process of being Expunged & life is now how it should be. This lawyer & her team are amazing. I would strongly recommend them. I thank God for them being put on my Case's! I hope to not need any further representation but if I ever do, Valerie Horvath will be the first Attorney I will call. Thank you both for everything!!!

Chris
April 25, 2020

She handled my case thoroughly and got me back to the working world faster than i thought it could be done

Christopher
March 20, 2020

Valerie has the most humble, straightforward person I've met this far. She has produced fantastic results in my cases this far, and will definitely continue to use her for all of my legal woes. Thanks Valerie!

anonymous
June 7, 2018

Valerie was amazing. Someone returned my calls the same day. They were so nice and actually listened. And, she got me a great result in a reasonably short period of time! So glad I called her!

anonymous
June 6, 2018

Valerie was knowledgeable and helped me through a tough situation. She was attentive to my needs and was successful in achieving the results I wanted.

Cherese
March 13, 2018

Valerie is a very knowledgeable and confident attorney. She was very helpful and patient in addressing my legal matter. Valerie remained accessible and concerned regarding my case and was available to address my questions and concerns in a timely matter throughout the duration of my case. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome regarding your legal matter. I highly recommend Valerie’s services to address your legal concerns.

anonymous
August 22, 2017

She's very skilled at what she does. She's helped me when I didn't think anyone could. I would highly recommend Valerie.

anonymous
July 18, 2017

Valerie is a very knowledgeable, open, understanding and confident lawyer. She takes the time to listen to your issues, asks questions you didn't think about and then comes up with solid thorough advise on how to proceed. I have full confidence in her abilities and will recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance.

Martha
June 20, 2017

Valerie is thorough and exact in all her dealings, while at the same time, very pleasant and personable. I would highly recommend her for any legal work needed as she has had a varied background with experience in many fields.

anonymous
June 5, 2018

Appeared to be helpful and caring in the beginning but then it seems that went away and she grew irritated with me, the case, our questions, feelings and concerns. And sent a letter/contract to be compensated for each time she or her paralegal was contacted.

Michelle
July 24, 2020

Valerie & Peggy, represented me on a divorce & record expungement. They were retained for me by ICADV. I was in an Domestic Abusive marriage & would still be if not for them. Due to my criminal record, past & current due to the ex, I couldn't get any assistance, decent employment, or even renting decent housing. I'd been homeless since the day I married the ex. Now, I am officially divorced. My entire record is in the process of being Expunged & life is now how it should be. This lawyer & her team are amazing. I would strongly recommend them. I thank God for them being put on my Case's! I hope to not need any further representation but if I ever do, Valerie Horvath will be the first Attorney I will call. Thank you both for everything!!!

Chris
April 25, 2020

She handled my case thoroughly and got me back to the working world faster than i thought it could be done

Christopher
March 20, 2020

Valerie has the most humble, straightforward person I've met this far. She has produced fantastic results in my cases this far, and will definitely continue to use her for all of my legal woes. Thanks Valerie!

anonymous
June 7, 2018

Valerie was amazing. Someone returned my calls the same day. They were so nice and actually listened. And, she got me a great result in a reasonably short period of time! So glad I called her!

anonymous
June 6, 2018

Valerie was knowledgeable and helped me through a tough situation. She was attentive to my needs and was successful in achieving the results I wanted.

Cherese
March 13, 2018

Valerie is a very knowledgeable and confident attorney. She was very helpful and patient in addressing my legal matter. Valerie remained accessible and concerned regarding my case and was available to address my questions and concerns in a timely matter throughout the duration of my case. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome regarding your legal matter. I highly recommend Valerie’s services to address your legal concerns.

anonymous
August 22, 2017

She's very skilled at what she does. She's helped me when I didn't think anyone could. I would highly recommend Valerie.

anonymous
July 18, 2017

Valerie is a very knowledgeable, open, understanding and confident lawyer. She takes the time to listen to your issues, asks questions you didn't think about and then comes up with solid thorough advise on how to proceed. I have full confidence in her abilities and will recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance.

Martha
June 20, 2017

Valerie is thorough and exact in all her dealings, while at the same time, very pleasant and personable. I would highly recommend her for any legal work needed as she has had a varied background with experience in many fields.

anonymous
June 5, 2018

Appeared to be helpful and caring in the beginning but then it seems that went away and she grew irritated with me, the case, our questions, feelings and concerns. And sent a letter/contract to be compensated for each time she or her paralegal was contacted.

Michelle
July 24, 2020

Valerie & Peggy, represented me on a divorce & record expungement. They were retained for me by ICADV. I was in an Domestic Abusive marriage & would still be if not for them. Due to my criminal record, past & current due to the ex, I couldn't get any assistance, decent employment, or even renting decent housing. I'd been homeless since the day I married the ex. Now, I am officially divorced. My entire record is in the process of being Expunged & life is now how it should be. This lawyer & her team are amazing. I would strongly recommend them. I thank God for them being put on my Case's! I hope to not need any further representation but if I ever do, Valerie Horvath will be the first Attorney I will call. Thank you both for everything!!!

Chris
April 25, 2020

She handled my case thoroughly and got me back to the working world faster than i thought it could be done

Christopher
March 20, 2020

Valerie has the most humble, straightforward person I've met this far. She has produced fantastic results in my cases this far, and will definitely continue to use her for all of my legal woes. Thanks Valerie!

anonymous
June 7, 2018

Valerie was amazing. Someone returned my calls the same day. They were so nice and actually listened. And, she got me a great result in a reasonably short period of time! So glad I called her!

anonymous
June 6, 2018

Valerie was knowledgeable and helped me through a tough situation. She was attentive to my needs and was successful in achieving the results I wanted.

Cherese
March 13, 2018

Valerie is a very knowledgeable and confident attorney. She was very helpful and patient in addressing my legal matter. Valerie remained accessible and concerned regarding my case and was available to address my questions and concerns in a timely matter throughout the duration of my case. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome regarding your legal matter. I highly recommend Valerie’s services to address your legal concerns.

anonymous
August 22, 2017

She's very skilled at what she does. She's helped me when I didn't think anyone could. I would highly recommend Valerie.

anonymous
July 18, 2017

Valerie is a very knowledgeable, open, understanding and confident lawyer. She takes the time to listen to your issues, asks questions you didn't think about and then comes up with solid thorough advise on how to proceed. I have full confidence in her abilities and will recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance.

Martha
June 20, 2017

Valerie is thorough and exact in all her dealings, while at the same time, very pleasant and personable. I would highly recommend her for any legal work needed as she has had a varied background with experience in many fields.

anonymous
June 5, 2018

Appeared to be helpful and caring in the beginning but then it seems that went away and she grew irritated with me, the case, our questions, feelings and concerns. And sent a letter/contract to be compensated for each time she or her paralegal was contacted.