Barbra A. Stooksbury

Barbra A. Stooksbury is an Indiana family law attorney and registered domestic relations mediator. She also serves as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, with appointments to the LaPorte County Veterans Treatment Court and Problem Solving Court. Her legal work includes family law matters, Guardian ad Litem appointments, and court-related issues that require careful judgment, preparation, and attention to family needs.

Barbra graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2001. Before attending law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Master of English Literature from Purdue University Calumet. Her education gives her a strong foundation in legal analysis, communication, and understanding of family dynamics. This background supports her ability to address sensitive disputes with clear reasoning and practical guidance.

Barbra handles matters involving mediation, Guardian ad Litem service, child custody, child support, dissolution of marriage, paternity, adoptions, and name changes, including gender marker changes. Her work often involves families facing important decisions about children, legal rights, and future stability. She helps clients and courts evaluate facts, understand available options, and move through family law matters with structure and care.

Barbra A. Stooksbury is admitted to practice law in Indiana and has held leadership roles in the local legal community. She is a past president and secretary-treasurer of the LaPorte County Bar Association and a past president and treasurer of the Northwest Indiana Women Lawyers Association. Her memberships also include the Porter County Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and Indiana State Bar Association, reflecting her continued connection to Indiana legal practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Smith Legal Group, LLC
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Porter County Bar Association
• Member, Lake County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Purdue University Calumet
  Masters of English Literature
• Purdue University Calumet
  B.A. in Clinical Psychology

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