Michael A. Setlak

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Michael A. Setlak: Attorney with Shilts & Setlak, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

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, post-dissolution modifications, child support matters, parenting time, custody, paternity, guardianships, and adoption.

In Mike’s family law practice, like Perry, he also strongly emphasizes the benefits of working toward a well-crafted settlement (usually time and money). While Mike encourages his clients to work toward a successful agreement, he also understands that some matters will just not settle (for various reasons), and that it is necessary to take the matter to trial. With over 15 years of litigation experience, Mike is confident in his abilities inside the Courtroom and the preparation that is required to assist his clients in meeting their goals. Mike is committed and focused to provide his clients, along with Perry’s clients, the attention they require and deserve. After meeting with Mike, you will understand and appreciate the dedication he has for you and the willingness and desire to see that your legal needs are met.

When Mike is not assisting his clients, he is spending time with his family. He is also an avid outdoorsman and escapes to the tranquility of woods and water during his limited free time. In addition to enjoying nature, Mike loves to attend baseball games and to support his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. In addition to following the Cubs, Mike roots for and backs all Chicago sport teams.
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Areas of Practice (82)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Relations
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Paternity
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Restraining Orders
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Adoption
  • Guardianship
  • Adoptions
  • Agency Adoptions
  • Alimony
  • Annulment
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Child Abduction
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Advocacy
  • Child Care
  • Child Custody
  • Child Custody Mediation
  • Child Dependency
  • Child Protection
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Child Support
  • Child Welfare
  • Childrens Rights
  • Civil Unions
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Community Property Law
  • Day Care
  • Divorce Arbitration
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Divorce Taxation
  • Domestic Torts
  • Domestic Violence
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Family Arbitration
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Foster Care
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Grandparents Custody
  • Grandparents Visitation Rights
  • Independent Adoptions
  • International Adoptions
  • International Child Abduction
  • International Child Custody
  • International Family Law
  • Interstate Adoptions
  • Interstate Child Custody
  • Interstate Support
  • Juvenile Dependency
  • Juvenile Law
  • Legal Separation
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Military Divorce
  • Name Changes
  • No Fault Divorce
  • Non-Traditional Family Law
  • Orphans Court Practice
  • Palimony
  • Parental Kidnapping
  • Parental Rights
  • Parenting Time
  • Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Private Adoptions
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Spousal Support
  • Step Parent Adoptions
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Third Party Custody
  • Visitation Rights
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Purdue University, B.S., Personnel Management, 1996
Law School Attended:
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D., 2002
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Indiana
Memberships:
Indiana State Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association Family Law Section.
ISLN:
921791361

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$190 - $295/hr

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.1/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    3.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/12/11 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/29/11 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/28/11 in Family Law

    I enjoy working with Attorney Setlak. He truly tries to help his clients resolve their issues quickly, efficently, and amicably.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/12/11 in Family Law

    Mike experience with Mike is that he works very hard for his clients. He is very knowledgable in the areas in which he practices and advocates diligently and professionally for his clients.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/15/14 in Divorce

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/15/11 in Family Law

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/12/11 in Civil Practice

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/11/11 in Family Law

    Mike Setlak is an excellent lawyer. He treats the Court, the opposing party and opposing counsel with respect while being a strong advocate for his client. He knows the law and exceeds all ethical standards.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/11/11 in Family Law

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/17/11 in General Practice

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (33 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (49 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Mr. Setlak represented me in a dissolution matter in 2024. He gave me good advice & kept me informed all at a reasonable cost. If you're looking to find a good attorney, you should definitely contact...

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260-298-8394  Phone

260-497-8954  Fax

www.shiltslaw.com/attorneys/michael-setlak

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