Jaimie L. Cairns

Jaimie L. Cairns

Super Lawyers®

Crossroads Family Legal

Family Law Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN317-765-1879
Family LawDivorceDivision of PropertyChild CustodyChild SupportModifications

About Jaimie L. Cairns

From working at a large Indianapolis law firm to opening her own practice in 2013, Jaimie has exclusively represented family law clients for more than a decade and is a Certified Family Law Specialist (as certified by the Family Law Certification Board). She has represented clients at all levels of Indiana trial courts, including successfully arguing in front of the Indiana Supreme Court. Jaimie enjoys being a family law attorney because she is passionate about finding creative solutions for difficult problems and helping people even when they are at their worst. Jaimie represents clients in all types of family law cases and also has an active mediation and parenting coordination practice. She grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, has spent most of her life as a proud Hoosier, and resides with her husband, two children, and dog in Fishers. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Jaimie L. Cairns included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Rising Star, Super Lawyers (2015 - current) Mortar Board Thurgood Marshall Scholar Dean's Fellow (Instructor), Legal Research and Writing Program Indiana State University President's Scholarship Recipient Rankin Outstanding Senior Award Recipient Hines Medal Recipient Outstanding Junior Award Indianapolis Bar Association - Bar Leader Services Class X Other Sources of Feedback About Jaimie L. Cairns Included on the 2026Indiana Super Lawyers list 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 2018 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2017 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2016 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2015 Indiana Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • George Washington University Law School, Washington, District of Columbia, 2008
  • J.D.
  • Honors: With Honors

Non Legal Education

  • Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2005
  • B.A.
  • Honors: summa cum laude
  • Major: Legal Studies

Past Positions

  • Baker & Daniels, LLP, 2008 - 2011
  • Mesirow & Stravitz PLLC in Washington, D.C., Legal Clerk
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington, D.C. for Administrative Judge Richard Schneider, Legal Intern
  • Languages
  • English

Pro Bono Activities

  • Children's Bureau Young Advisory Board, Volunteer & Board Chair
  • Starfish Initiative, Mentor
  • Kids’ Voice, Volunteer Guardian ad Litem
  • Ask a Lawyer, Indianapolis Bar Association

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 2008
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • Certified Family Law Specialist (as certified by the Family Law Certification Board)
  • Registered Domestic Mediator
  • Guardian ad Litem
  • Parenting Coordinator

Other Affiliations

  • Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2008 - Present (Member)
  • Indianapolis Bar Association, Membership committee, 2011 - Present
  • Indiana State Bar Association, 2008 - Present (Member)
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Alpha Chi Omega

Attorney Details

Full NameJaimie L. Cairns
FirmCrossroads Family Legal
Address429 East Vermont Street, Suite L013, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone317-765-1879
Websitewww.myindylawyer.com
Websitewww.crfamilylegal.com
Websitemyindylawyer.com/blog
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