Valerie C. Horvath

A vehement advocate for her clients, Valerie C. Horvath has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help her clients in their time of need, ensuring that they get the top-quality legal representation they deserve. From the law office of Horvath & Pelkey, LLP, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is well-equipped to handle all aspects of family law matters, including cases pertaining to divorce and separation, child custody and support, modifications, parenting time and paternity. Furthermore, she also takes on criminal defense cases involving expungements, DUIs, domestic violence and battery, and many more.

Ms. Horvath completed her undergraduate studies in 1991, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in history and French political science from Indiana University Bloomington. She went on to attend the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 1998, as well as her license to practice law in Indiana a year later. She also became admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

A stalwart champion for her clients’ futures, Ms. Horvath strives to take on the legal challenges of her clients on her shoulders so that they can take care of themselves and their loved ones during this difficult time. For her many contributions, she has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo, along with myriad positive client testimonials on the latter site as well.

Outside her practice, Ms. Horvath maintains close affiliations with numerous prominent organizations, including the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Indianapolis Bar Association, the latter organization of which she is a member of the Government Practice Section and the Scholarship Committee.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.