Practice Areas
At The Law Office of Jaclyn K. Tweedy, we seek to offer a variety of practice areas to fit your specific legal needs. Our hope is that as our client, you would feel heard and valued. We want you to know that you are being represented by someone you can trust and by someone who will defend your case with integrity. In addition, we understand that the life events which lead you to need an attorney are often stressful, emotional, and confusing. It is our mission to provide you with the high-quality advocacy you deserve all while ensuring it is done at a reasonable cost. Our firm is based in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana. Although we primarily manage cases in Shelby and the surrounding counties (Johnson, Rush, Decatur, Hancock) we can practice throughout Indiana, the U.S. Federal Courts located in Indiana, and the U.S. Tax Court. Below you will find a nonexclusive list of our practice areas. If you do not see your legal issue here, please contact us to find out if we can help you or help you find someone who can.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
We are here to protect your
rights and defend your case.
• Expungement
• Felony Defense
• Probation Violation
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Misdemeanor Defense
FAMILY LAW
Regardless of your family's legal
needs, we are here to help you.
• Guardianship
• Juvenile Paternity
• Divorce / Dissolution
• Custody, Parenting Time & Support
• Grandparent Visitation
• Representation of Parents in DCS Cases
• Contest an Adoption of Your Child
ADOPTION & FOSTER PARENT
Whether you are ready to adopt or need advocacy in a DCS case, we will guide and assist you through the process.
• Adoption (DCS, Private, Contested, Uncontested, & Subsidy Negotiations)
• Guardianship
• Intervention in CHINS/TPR Proceedings
• Change of Placement
MEDIATION
As a mediator, I help parties attempt to craft a resolution that meets their needs without the uncertainty of a court hearing. I am registered to mediate family law cases of any kind.
• 1/2 Day Mediation
• Full Day Mediation
• Mediation in Person or by Zoom
BANKRUPTCY
If you are drowning in debt and need a fresh start we can help you file chapter 7 bankruptcy and seek a discharge of your debt.
APPELLATE LAW
We are a full service law firm from
the trial court to the appellate courts.
If you believe you have a reason to
appeal a court's order, please contact
us immediately to preserve your case.
WILLS & ESTATES
Creating these important documents is no
longer confusing or overwhelming with our help.
• Estate Administration
• Contested Estate Litigation
• Preparing Wills and Estate Documents
GENERAL PRACTICE
Other ways we may be of assistance.
• Taxes
• Deeds
• Real Estate
• Small Claims
• Civil Litigation
• Contract Review
• Employment Law
• Constitutional Law
• Business Formation
• Non-Profit & Church Law