About Michael A. Setlak

Mike began practicing law in 2002 in Fort Wayne and the surrounding counties. Mike has focused his scope of legal practice to all issues involving family law, which include dissolution, post-dissolution modifications, child support matters, parenting time, custody, paternity, guardianships, and adoption.

In Mike’s family law practice, like Perry, he also strongly emphasizes the benefits of working toward a well-crafted settlement (usually time and money). While Mike encourages his clients to work toward a successful agreement, he also understands that some matters will just not settle (for various reasons), and that it is necessary to take the matter to trial. With over 15 years of litigation experience, Mike is confident in his abilities inside the Courtroom and the preparation that is required to assist his clients in meeting their goals. Mike is committed and focused to provide his clients, along with Perry’s clients, the attention they require and deserve. After meeting with Mike, you will understand and appreciate the dedication he has for you and the willingness and desire to see that your legal needs are met.

When Mike is not assisting his clients, he is spending time with his family. He is also an avid outdoorsman and escapes to the tranquility of woods and water during his limited free time. In addition to enjoying nature, Mike loves to attend baseball games and to support his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. In addition to following the Cubs, Mike roots for and backs all Chicago sport teams.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 28, 2011
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Mike has helped us twice in the past, once for an adoption and another time for our will. He and his staff are all friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I would recommend his service and am willing to use him again in the future.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 07, 2011
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Mike was very thorough in his research, and very helpful in answering any questions I had.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
November 28, 2011
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Mike Setlak is a highly knowledgeable attorney in his areas of discipline and is a person of high character. I sincerely recommend and trust Mike Setlak with any legal counsel and services in which he is specialized to perform.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2011
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Mr. Setlak is very knowledgable in his field and very forthcoming with you. Mike will give you both the good and the bad, with ways to counter the bad if needed. I would recommend him to others, and already have quite a few times. He has represented my husband and I in both our custody cases. If we ever needed an attorney in that area again, he'd be our first call.

 
Divorce
Posted by Gene
January 08, 2026
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I researched thoroughly before selecting an attorney. Two primary resources are www.martindale.com and www.lawyers.com. I found it helpful to search for family law attorneys in Fort Wayne, then “open for business”, and finally at least 4 or 5 stars. Then I skimmed thru the Peer, Client, and Avvo Reviews. I eliminated anyone with negative client reviews and narrowed list to a few. Then I looked at their web sites, which sometimes provide good insight into their philosophies and attitudes. That got me down to two candidates. The first person I met with was Mike, and he was the guy I hired. Two quotes on his firm’s web site were telling: 1. “It is far better to pursue a low conflict settlement, so that the parties are able to focus on their children and what is in their best interests, both short and long term.” 2. “…a lengthy and aggressive legal battle typically benefits no one except the lawyers.” Mike’s attitudes and actions exemplified that philosophy. I am happy I chose Mike.

 
Divorce
Posted by Patty
December 03, 2025
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Michael, was as well as his staff, were professional and responsive during the process of my marriage dissolution. He advocated for me while listening to what I needed during the process. This was a difficult time for me and he made it easier by explaining in detail how the process would work.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2016
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Mike was very honest and provided a customized approach to the specific needs of my case. I felt confident in his abilities throughout the entire process and the results were favorable.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2011
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Mike is very helpful, a great communicator, and is completely upfront about his prices. Not the cheapest in town, but you do get more for your money. He took our very stressful situation when we were dealing with an unreasonable ex-husband and made it at least bearable, and he also gave us confidence to go into the courtroom calmly and let him handle the details. I hope to never have any family law issues again, but I would definitely go back to him for representation if I needed to.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mike represented me in a divorce matter in 2010 gave me good advice and kept me informed of matters as they developed. All at a reasonable price.I can definitely recommend him.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 9
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Adoptions
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Military Divorce
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Restraining Orders
  • Annulment
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Civil Unions
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Legal Separation
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Other 58
    • Domestic Relations
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Adoption
    • Guardianship
    • Agency Adoptions
    • Alimony
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Care
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Protection
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Child Welfare
    • Childrens Rights
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Day Care
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Domestic Torts
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Family Arbitration
    • Foster Care
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Independent Adoptions
    • International Adoptions
    • International Child Abduction
    • International Child Custody
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Interstate Support
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Orphans Court Practice
    • Palimony
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Private Adoptions
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Third Party Custody

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Indiana
    Memberships
    Indiana State Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association Family Law Section.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Purdue University
    Class of 1996
    B.S.
    Personnel Management

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10311 Dawson's Creek Boulevard, Suite CFort Wayne, IN 46825-1913U.S.A.

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Fax: 260-497-8954

116 N. Main StreetColumbia City, IN 46725U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Michael A. Setlak was admitted in 2002 to the State of Indiana.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Michael A. Setlak has a 4.2 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Michael A. Setlak has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Shilts & Setlak, LLC has 4 attorneys at this location.