The Firm is headed by Bryan Ciyou, who has almost thirty (30) years of experience in most all areas of private practice. For the last twenty (20) years, Mr. Ciyou has handled complex domestic relations matters of all types, ranging from high-conflict custody cases to high-net-worth divorce estates.
Additionally, Mr. Ciyou has handled some of the most factually and legally complex domestic cases that arise, such as interstate custody disputes to parental abduction cases under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Mr. Ciyou also has vast experience with domestic cases where a party has mental health issues, such as narcissistic personality disorder and substance abuse problems.
A unique aspect of Mr. Ciyou’s practice is taking on cases as successor counsel. He is often the second or third attorney on factually complex cases or those with obscure legal issues.
Mr. Ciyou’s reported appellate cases in the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court have shaped and changed Indiana’s domestic law on a wide array of topics. Mr. Ciyou has argued before all Indiana state appellate courts and the federal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Finally, Mr. Ciyou is admitted to the United States Supreme Court bar and has filed for certiorari with SCOTUS.
Mr. Ciyou writes and teaches extensively to other attorneys on a state and national level.
Jerry R. Shoup is a distinguished Senior Attorney at Law with a broad spectrum of legal experience spanning over two decades. Admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1998, Jerry's career is marked by a robust background in both criminal and family law.
Jerry's legal practice has been diverse and impactful. His journey began with a five-year tenure in the United States Air Force, where he developed skills in management and technical troubleshooting. As a solo practitioner, he handled a wide range of cases including bankruptcy, criminal defense, family law, and civil rights.
His role as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Grant County, Indiana, involved prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases, including domestic violence and driving offenses. Following this, he served as a Public Defender in Hamilton County, where he specialized in representing non-English speaking clients and providing essential translation services in the courts.
Before joining Ciyou & Associates, Jerry was a Local Office Attorney with the Indiana Department of Child Services in Madison County, where he focused on Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption proceedings.
His bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish enhances his ability to serve a diverse client base effectively.
Based in Indianapolis and founded in 2022, Ciyou & Associatews, P.C. is a niche law firm focused on successfully dealing with the complexities of divorce, high-conflict child custody and family law. Known for their ability to solve extremely complex situations with high quality work and responsiveness, Ciyou & Associates will guide you every step of the way. The family law attorneys at Ciyou & Associates, P.C. will help you precisely identify your objectives and the means to reach your desired result. In addition, this practice focus is augmented by the firm’s other three core areas, namely appellate advocacy, civil practice, and firearms law. Life is uncertain. Be certain of your counsel.
Indianapolis Divorce Attorneys, Ciyou & Associates, P.C. of Indianapolis, Indiana, offers legal services for Indianapolis, Zionsville, Noblesville, Carmel, Avon, Anderson, Danville, Greenwood, Brownsburg, Geist, Fortville, McCordsville, Muncie, Greenfield, Westfield, Fort Wayne, Fishers, Bloomington, Lafayette, Marion County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County, Allen County, Delaware County, Morgan County, Hendricks County, Boone County, Vigo County, Johnson County, Hancock County, and Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
