Horvath & Pelkey LLP celebrates an important achievement. Managing partner Valerie C. Horvath has earned her place on the 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers list. This marks her second year in a row receiving this prestigious honor, following her selection in 2025. The firm takes great pride in this accomplishment.
Building a strong legal career
Valerie Horvath’s success starts with a strong education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in history and French political science from Indiana University Bloomington. After attending Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, she earned her Juris Doctor in 1998 and gained admission to practice law in Indiana after a year.
Professional achievements and community service
From there, Horvath has worked hard for her profession and community. The BMV honored her with the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence in 2015. She works with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, helping people affected by domestic violence. She also serves on the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Government Practice Section and Scholarship Committee. She holds membership in both the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association.
Her areas of legal practice
All this experience helps Horvath serve her clients better. Her practice helps people and families deal with tough legal problems. She focuses on the following areas:
- Divorce and separation cases
- Child custody and support matters
- Parenting time arrangements
- Paternity cases
- Spousal support and alimony
- Marital property division
- Prenuptial agreements
- Mediation and collaborative law services
- Criminal defense, including expungements
- DUI charges
- Domestic violence cases
- Battery charges
These many skills allow Horvath to help clients facing different legal challenges. Her experience covers both family law and criminal defense, making her a helpful resource for the community.
About the Super Lawyer recognition
This honor shows the quality of work Horvath brings to her practice. Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes top lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. The organization picks lawyers through a careful process. First, lawyers across the state nominate their peers. Next, independent researchers review candidates. Finally, experts in each practice area review them too. This process finds lawyers who have earned respect from other lawyers. Leading magazines across the country publish the Super Lawyers lists each year.