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Melissa Justine Cantwell
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Biography
Attorney and law office founder Melissa J. Cantwell was born and raised in lower Bucks County. After attending the Pennsylvania State University, she went on to study law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and obtain her Pennsylvania and New Jersey law licenses. Melissa is an active member of the Bucks County Bar Association, where she is proud to be a member of the Family Law section and Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) program. As a passionate and attentive advocate for her clients, Melissa will be there for you when you need her. She is dedicated and committed to each and every client’s unique needs and concerns.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
16 years
Child Support
25%
16 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
16 years
Alimony
15%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Cantwell Law Offices
509 Lakeside Park, Southampton, PA, 18966
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Melissa Justine Cantwell's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Rude and unprofessional
My ex hired Melissa 4 years ago and our divorce still isn’t finalized. The Philly court told me to call them to ask why (I’m representing myself). When I called, they said they won’t give me legal advice and hung up on me. To be clear, asking for the status of a divorce that was filed 4 years ago isn...
Melissa Cantwell
Replied last December 31, 2025Ashley, I represented your ex four years ago. You and I have no attorney-client relationship as you are the opposing party. Even after we told you this, you continued to harass my staff. The divorce would have been done years ago, but you might remember when you dodged service, and then refused to speak to me or sign any paperwork. That is what held up the divorce, not me.
Posted by Martha | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst experience
The most incompetent attorney I have ever dealt with. She has no problem taking your retainer and underperforming. Melissa was highly unprepared for my case and when opposing counsel clearly lied she did not call him out on it. When I mentioned it to her she had the audacity to say ‘maybe he forgot a...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption attorney
We hired them to finalize an adoption. The attorney took on the case that was clearly over her head. She submitted the legal documents to the county without all the correct documents and acted stunned they rejected them. Long story but we had to hire a new attorney who couldn’t believe what she ...
Melissa Cantwell
Replied last July 09, 2019I’m sorry you feel this way. This is an anonymous post. I ask my potential clients to look at the other reviews to get an accurate picture of me.
Melissa Justine Cantwell's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Ms. Cantwell has provided excellent legal representation to her clients and works diligently to ensure their success in all her representative matters."
Paul Brownstein
Family lawyer
Ayla O'Brien
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Cantwell Law Offices
Associations
2011 - Present
Bucks County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2010
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Pennsylvania State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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