Our Attorneys

Melissa Winkler-York

Melissa Winkler-York opened her own law practice in July 2009 after working as an associate attorney at another law firm for almost five years. She was admitted to the Indiana Bar in the fall of 2004, having earned her J.D. at the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis (now called the Robert H. McKinney School of Law). She attended Purdue University and earned her B.A. in 2000.

Melissa is licensed to practice in the State of Indiana, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, and the United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Melissa also occasionally serves as a judge pro tempore and guardian ad litem.

Melissa handles family law cases in Marion and Johnson Counties. She also works as a guardian ad litem and a mediator.

Elisha Comer

Elisha began working as an associate attorney for The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC in April 2018.

She was admitted to the Indiana Bar in the fall of 2011 and has worked as a child support prosecutor in Hamilton County, as a DCS attorney in Marion County, and in private practice.

Elisha handles family law cases, including CHINS.

Justin Smith

Justin began working as an associate attorney for The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC in October 2022.

He attended the McKinney School of Law and graduated in May 2022. Prior to being admitted to he bar, he was a certified legal intern at The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC.

Justin handles family law cases.

Jerry Shoup

Jerry began working as an associate attorney for The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC in November 2023. Prior to working for Melissa, Jerry was a deputy prosecutor in Grant County, a public defender in Hamilton County, and a DCS attorney for Madison, Tipton, and Hamilton Counties.

Jerry was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1998. Before going to law school, he served five years in the United States Air Force.

Jerry handles family law, CHINS, and criminal defense cases in Indiana. He also speaks Spanish.