Melissa A Hopkins

Melissa A Hopkins

4.5
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dover, DE
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

438 S State St, Dover, DE

About Melissa

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Delaware for 27 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1998

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Hopkins & Windett LLC

438 S State St, Dover, DE, 19901-6724

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Melissa A Hopkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Celeste | August 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional

I retained Mrs. Hopkins to represent me in a complex custody case, where I was seeking relocation. She was able to reach a settlement for us that was almost exactly the same arrangement I had proposed to the opposing party. If she wasn't able to convince the opposing party to commit to this settlemen...t, she was fully prepared for trial, where I believe she would have conquered. She was a pleasure to work with. She took my concerns very seriously and I felt that she truly had the best interest of my child at heart. She worked tirelessly on my case- even on nights and weekends, ensuring that if a trial was necessary, she would be well equipped to represent me. This attorney has a heart for her clients and I highly recommend her. I can not thank her enough for helping me to navigate the most trying time in my life.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Divorce Client

Awesome.............just plain awesome. It is the most horrible time in my life but I have her and her team looking out for me and mine. Her professionalism, compassion and patience is beyond question. Be honest with her and she will with you as well.

Posted by Adam | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Bad experience

I retained Melissa Hopkins to represent my family matter and I found out that was the worse mistake I did. She dropped my case after she received the balance of the agreement. I wrong to select her and trust her. Her stuffs unprofessional. They will act nice and excited at the beginning once they ge...t the money from you they wouldn't even return your call and if you were lucky to get through your message wont reach the lawyer. They dropped my case in a very crucial time that no lawyer was able to take my case due to no time to trail. I paid to have a fair representation not to be screwed. un reckless business. Don't even think to hire these kind of people. Its about $$$

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Melissa A Hopkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cindi Kamen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer was my law school roommate. We worked together on many matters in school including moot court competitions. I watched her practice in her clinical area of criminal law. We also interned at the Miami Public Defenders Office and tried cases. I have watched her in actual practice and she is an excellent trial lawyer. She is ethical, hard working and fights for her clients. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Adam Windett

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Hardest working person I've ever met."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Hopkins & Windett, LLC

2010 - 2012

Partner, Donovan Hopkins & Windett, LLC

2009 - 2010

Partner, Donovan & Hopkins, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2011 - Present

Delaware State Bar Association

Education

1997

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1992

City University of New York School of Law at Queens College

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Salisbury University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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