Melissa Justine Cantwell

Melissa Justine Cantwell

4.6
Rating: 7.6

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 Lisa | January 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent family lawyer

My family's experience with Melissa was wonderful. Even though it was a different situation as my parents were going through a divorce, she made the process seamless, easy, quick and affordable. We can't thank her enough for everything she did for us, down to every detail, question amd extra email ...we sent. I always recommend her services!

Posted by Emily | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Melissa handled a very delicate divorce and adoption for my family. She was professional, caring, and went above and beyond for us. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a family law attorney. I cannot say enough about what an amazing job she did for us.

Posted by Jennifer | January 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

High Conflict Custody

Melissa helped me with a custody case that was anything but easy. Her knowledge is amazing and she was always available when I had questions (there were a lot of questions). I really couldn't have done this without Melissa. She held my hand while helping me fight for what really mattered the most to ...me. I couldn't be happier with the results! Thank you Melissa!!

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 ...had done to us. She never refunded us.

Melissa Cantwell

Replied last July 09, 2019

I’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.

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

Child Custody case

Melissa was outstanding in helping with our child custody case...Thank you again Melissa

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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:  7.6 (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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