Aladean M. DeRose, Attorney at Law - South Bend, IN
Aladean M. DeRose Attorney at Law in South Bend, Indiana, offers over 40 years of dedicated advocacy in family law, estate planning, bankruptcy, personal injury, and employment law. She provides compassionate guidance, certified civil and family mediation, and free consultations.
Over Forty Years of Compassionate, Multidisciplinary Legal Guidance
Navigating major life events-whether it is resolving a sensitive child custody disagreement, drafting a protective estate plan, overcoming a severe accident, or filing for debt relief-demands a dedicated attorney with extensive trial experience. If you are looking for an attorney in South Bend who combines decades of courtroom success with compassionate, individualized counsel, Aladean M. DeRose Attorney at Law is here to guide you. Serving families, individuals, and small business owners throughout St. Joseph County since 1982, Ms. DeRose focuses on listening to clients and designing practical, amicable legal paths to resolve complex legal disputes.
We believe that a successful lawyer is not just a fierce litigator but a thoughtful counselor. While our legal team is always ready to defend your rights aggressively in Indiana state, federal, or appellate courts, we understand that out-of-court resolutions through certified mediation are often more peaceful, cost-effective, and beneficial for families. When you hire a divorce lawyer or estate planning attorney from our office, we spend time helping you understand your choices and explore every avenue to resolve conflicts on your own terms.
Focused Practice Disciplines Tailored to Your Needs
As a highly versatile boutique practice, the law firm of Aladean M. DeRose offers strategic representation across multiple key fields of law, including:
- Family & Domestic Relations: We guide clients through high-asset and complex divorce, child custody negotiations, child support modifications, visitation rights, and step-parent or foster adoptions, ensuring children's rights and welfare are protected.
- Estate Planning & Probate: Protecting your legacy and your family's financial security is a sacred duty. We draft tailored wills, trusts, and healthcare directives, and provide clear guidance to executors during the Indiana probate process.
- Bankruptcy & Debt Relief: If you are overwhelmed by creditor harassment, repossessions, or foreclosure, we provide bankruptcy solutions like Chapter 7 to help you secure a fresh financial start.
- Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation: If you have been injured in an automobile accident or suffered a workplace injury, we fight to recover fair compensation for medical bills and lost wages.
- Employment Discrimination & Civil Rights: We advocate for employees facing workplace discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination under federal and state civil rights laws.
Deeply Invested in the South Bend Community
Ms. DeRose is a magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University and earned her J.D. from Indiana University. She is highly active in the St. Joseph County Bar Association, having served as its President and on the Board of Governors. Her extensive experience includes serving as a long-time attorney in the City of South Bend's Legal Department and acting as a certified civil and domestic relations mediator. We offer completely free initial consultations to discuss your case with absolute confidentiality. Contact our downtown South Bend office today to schedule your evaluation and discover how Aladean M. DeRose can help you navigate your legal journey.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown South Bend, adjacent to major government buildings, including the St. Joseph County Courthouse.
Building Location
This office is situated in the First Bank Building, a prominent historic multi-story Class B commercial office building. The building is located near the St. Joseph County Courthouse, the South Bend Chocolate Café, and HealthWorks! Kids' Museum.
Parking Details
For clients, a private surface parking lot is available across the street, along with several public surface parking lots and metered street-side parking in the surrounding area.
Public Transit
Served by Transpo Route 7 (Notre Dame / UP Mall / Mishawaka); nearest stop is at Main & Jefferson SB.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic First Bank Building through the main lobby. Take one of the passenger elevators up to the sixth floor and look for Suite 600A.