Judy G. Hester - an Indianapolis, Indiana (IN) Divorce Lawyer

Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Divorce
Paternity
Child custody disputes
Parenting time
Property valuation/division
Land use issues

Attorney Information

Overview

Judy G. Hester is a 1986 Cum Laude graduate of Loyola University in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She is admitted to practice law in the States of Illinois and Indiana, as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Southern District of Indiana, the Northern District of Illinois, and the Court of Federal Claims. Judy’s diverse experience and training, combined with compassion and understanding, is the foundation for the Brazill Hester law firm and the commitment to promote the legal interests of each of the firm’s clients. Judy concentrates in issues affecting most individuals and families, including divorce, paternity, child custody disputes, parenting time, property valuation/division, and land use issues. She served as a commercial litigator for the prestigious law firm of Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson through its Chicago office, subsequently managed the nationwide litigation efforts for Sears Mortgage Corporation (n/k/a PNC Mortgage Corporation), and later continued to counsel Sears Mortgage and its successors following moves to the United Kingdom and later to Indiana. Her litigation and dispute resolution work continued in 1998 in Indiana, representing the Boone County Area Plan Commission, the City of Carmel, and expanding to family companies and individuals. Judy’s clients benefit not only from her skilled representation earned through her comprehensive legal experience, but also from her compassion that has naturally developed as a result of her long-standing commitment to serving others. Judy is a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator and a trained Collaborative Law Professional, Parenting Coordinator, and Guardian ad Litem. She is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals, the ISBA, and is the Chairperson for the ISBA Children’s Rights Committee.

Awards and Honors

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Past Lists

2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2020 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2019 Indiana Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1986
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- Loyola University, Chicago, 1986
  Master’s degree in Social Work

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson, Chicago, Commercial litigator
Sears Mortgage Corporation (n/k/a PNC Mortgage Corporation)
Sears Mortgage, Counsel

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Indiana
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Specialties and Certifications

Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
Collaborative Law Professional
Parenting Coordinator

Other Affiliations

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Member)
Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals (Member)
ISBA (Member)
ISBA, Children’s Rights Committee (Chairperson)

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By Jaclyn H. on Jul. 23, 2020
Hired Attorney 2018-2020

Recommends this Attorney

I am incredibly thankful to have found a lawyer who made herself available during high stress moments in my life when legal advice was needed quickly. Judy and her team were professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and consistently worked hard on my case for over two years. I never felt like just "another client" but was treated with respect and care. I highly recommend Judy Hester. I couldn't thank her enough for helping to protect my child and me.

Contact

Indianapolis, IN

303 N Alabama St.
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Phone: 317-973-0343

Fax: 317-624-9610

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Website: https://www.brazillhester.com

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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