Melissa Justine Cantwell

Melissa Justine Cantwell

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 15 years

Child custody Lawyer at Southampton, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

509 Lakeside Park, Southampton, PA

About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

16 years

25%
Child Support 25%

16 years

25%
Alimony 15%

16 years

15%
Adoption 10%

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cantwell Law Offices

509 Lakeside Park, Southampton, PA, 18966

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Melissa Justine Cantwell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Heather | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Cwey knowledgeable and helpful

Melissa has been extremely helpful with my custody and child support case over the last few years. She is very good at explaining everything to me in a way I can understand it. She is always available for a call, text or email and has gone above and beyond to help my son and myself.

Posted by Sara | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer!!

Melissa is a fantastic lawyer and works very hard for her clients. I've learned a great deal from her throughout dealing with divorce and ongoing custody matters which has only helped more as time has passed. She has always been very patient and willing to answer all of my questions and I would recom...mend heher in a heartbeat.

Posted by Sara | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing!

Melissa is a great lawyer. She helped guide me through a divorce. In such an emotional time it was really grateful for f her support, encouragement and compassion. I've since referred a friend to her and they each had a positive experience as well. I highly recommend going to see Melissa i've s...ince referred a friend to her and they each had a positive experience as well. I highly recommend working Melissa.

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

Very helpful and very informative about my legal rights with custody and child support. Fought for what I deserved and never stopped until I was happy with the outcome.

Posted by Alicia | September 26, 2014 | Foreclosure

Melissa Justine Cantwell Review

Ms. Cantwell counseled me through issues with new home ownership and foreclosure matters over the past few years. Her area of expertise is family law, and she has never steered me wrong. She is responsive, sharp, and professional, and she's been extremely effective. I would definitely recommend he...r to others.

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Melissa Justine Cantwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Brownstein

Child custody lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her conscientious and professional attention to the case. I've dealt with her both as an opposing counsel and as a colleague in matters where we were lawyers in a case of interest to us. Melissa is friendly, compassionate and gives attention to detail which is very important in our business. I could recommend her without reservation and in fact have done so when I have been unable because of scheduling to handle a case myself."

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Ayla O'Brien

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Cantwell is a great attorney. I would never hesitate to refer clients to her. Ms. Cantwell is very effective and efficient in representing her clients. She cares deeply for her clients and is passionate about her work. Ms. Cantwell is a pleasure to work with and I hope to work with her again in the future."

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Rachel Mueller

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cantwell has provided excellent legal representation to her clients and works diligently to ensure their success in all her representative matters."

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Paul Brownstein

Family lawyer

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Ayla O'Brien

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Cantwell Law Offices

Associations

2011 - Present

Bucks County Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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