Vanessa Lopez Aguilera

Many of my clients come to me when their worlds are falling apart. The majority of my law practice consists of family law issues such as divorce and child custody cases where my clients struggle with immense stress and feelings of isolation and fear. Other clients face different types of legal struggles, including criminal defense matters. I also help families strengthen their relationships by performing tasks like writing wills and handling stepparent adoptions. I provide services to LGBT families in matters such as second parent adoptions and domestic partnership agreements. If you are looking for dedicated legal assistance with any of these issues, please do not hesitate to contact me, a skilled Indianapolis divorce attorney and criminal defense attorney, to schedule a consultation. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Vanessa Lopez Aguilera included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Client Distinction Award - the Martindale-Hubbell® Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2013 Top Attorneys Indiana's Outstanding Young Lawyers, 2013 Indy's Best & Brightest Finalist, 2010 Other Sources of Feedback About Vanessa Lopez Aguilera 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 2014 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2013 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2010 Indiana Super Lawyers list

• CLE Applied Professionalism, October 30, 2012
• CLE Surviving and Thriving, 2011
• CLE Surviving and Thriving, October 5, 2012

• Board of Trustee, Indianapolis Public Library

• Indiana, 2005
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2005
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2005
• Specialties and Certifications
• Domestic Relations Certified Mediator, Indiana Association, 2004
• Registered Civil Mediator, 2010
• Certified Mediation Trainer, 2010
• Trained Collaborative Law Professional, 2012

• La Plaza (Board of Directors)
• Hispanic Business Council (Board Member)
• Indianapolis Bar Foundation (Board Member)
• Advisory Board Eiteljorg Museum
• Participant Bar Leader Series
• Indiana State Bar Association (Latino Affairs Committee)
• Legacy House (Board of Directors)
• Diversity Task Force/Indiana Bar Association
• Indianapolis Bar Association (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• NAWBO (Member)
• American Inns of Court
• Board of Director SADCO (Friends of Colombia)
• Indianapolis Bar Foundation
• IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law Alumni Association (Board of Directors)