The Law Office Lun Kham Pieper is committed to providing a clear and practical legal representation in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family Law and Domestic Relations Mediation. We work to protect your rights and guide you through complex legal processes with clarity and confidence.
About Attorney
Lun Pieper, originally from Burma (Myanmar), has lived Burma and then in the Philippines as a child where she finished her high school. Upon return to Burma, she worked at the only American law firm in Burma at the time, for approximately five years before coming to the United States. While in law school, Lun successfully litigated asylum case and Cancellation of Removal cases at the Executive Office for Immigration Review and as a founding student member of the Law School’s Immigration Law Clinic. Lun started her solo practice after law school and worked as a contract public defender for the Marion County Public Defender Agency. She then joined the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office as a Deputy Prosecutor and Director of Burmese Outreach for the Office. Lun later joined the Indiana Supreme Court as a staff attorney for the then Race & Gender Fairness Commission and Language Access for the Indiana Judiciary. Lun has also served as a Judge Pro Tempore when called upon. Prior to resuming her solo practice, Lun held consultancy positions at the United Nations related to human rights documentation, international criminal investigations, accountability, and justice mechanisms.
Education
IU Roberts McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2009
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, B.S., 2005
Bar Admissions
Indiana, 2009
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 2009
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 2009
Language
English, Burmese, Chin ( Tiddim )
2024 Mayor’s International Ally Award Recipient, Mayor’s Latino Advisory Council, City of Indianapolis.
2024 James F. Stanton Award Recipient, Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program Outstanding Volunteer Award.
2023 First Burmese American admitted to practice law in Indiana in 30 years.
Recognized and honored at the State of the Judiciary Speech by the Honorable Loretta Rush, Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court (2017).
Recognized for establishing the first Burmese-specific Victim Impact Panel in partnership with Indiana Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on behalf of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office (2016).
Honors and Recognitions
Volunteer work and participation
Board Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (2026 – Current)
Member, Language Access Advisory Committee, Indiana Supreme Court (2025 – Current)
Member, International Advisory Council, Financial Center (2024 – Current)
Co-President and Founding Member, Burmese American Lawyers Association (2023 – Current)
Tri-Chair and Steering Committee Member, Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network, a standing committee of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC), (2024-Current. Member since 2016)
Board of Director, Chin Community of Indiana (2022 – Current)
Member, Indiana State Bar Association and Indianapolis Bar Association (2010 – Current)
Board Member, Center for Interfaith Cooperation & Member, Governance Committee (2024-2025)
Member, IN Protection for Abused Trafficked Human (IPATH) Labor Trafficking Committee (2014 – 2024)
Vice President of the Board of Director, Beacon of Hope Crisis Center (2018 – 2021)
Board of Director, LifeSmart Youth (2017- 2021)
Board of Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (2013-2018)
Advisory Council Member, Indiana Department of Public Safety Language Services (2013-2015)
Development Committee Member, Indiana Department of Public Safety Citizen’s Academy (2013-2014)
Secretary of the Board of Director, Burmese American Community Institute (2011-2013)
What we offer
Immigration Law Practice
Whether you are seeking asylum, applying to be a legal permanent resident or naturalization or are interested in bringing your family to the United States, we are ready to assist you. Being an immigrant, Lun has first-hand experience with the U.S. immigration system at every stage from consular processing to the immigration process here in the U.S. She understands the challenges that individuals face trying to navigate the intricacies and ever-changing U.S. immigration law.
At THE LAW OFFICE OF LUN KHAM PIEPER, LLC, we guide families through a variety of legal matters. Whether it’s Immigration, Criminal Defense or Family, our experienced team in THE LAW OFFICE OF LUN KHAM PIEPER, LLC provides personalized support and practical solutions every step of the way.
Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime is an extremely stressful experience. Being convicted of a criminal act can result in harsh consequences, in addition to the possibility of jail time. The consequences of a criminal conviction are could be severe especially if you are a non-citizen here in the United States. You need an experience attorney who knows both immigration law and criminal law to assist you, to help assess the impact on your immigration status because of being accused of a criminal act.
Family Law
Whether you are dealing with divorce, parenting time, child support or custody issues, we are ready to assist and support you as you deal with this emotional, stressful and at times, complicated issues. Additionally, as a trained and registered Indiana Supreme Court Domestic Relations Mediator, we are here to assist with your mediation process.
Disclaimer: The content of this website is not intended to be legal advice. Nothing in this site is intended to form the basis of an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only by written agreement signed by an attorney from our office.
Address
P.O. Box 33274
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Law Office of Lun Kham Pieper
Lun K. Pieper
Attorney at Law (ရှေ့နေ)
Registered Domestic Relations Mediator