Melanie Annette Prehodka

Melanie Annette Prehodka

also known as Melanie Prehodka

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +7 more

291 SE Alexander St.,, Marietta, GA

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

291 SE Alexander St.,, Marietta, GA, 30060

Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

225 Reformation Pkwy, Suite 200, Canton, GA, 30114

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Melanie Annette Prehodka's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Byron&Alexis | October 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

We Bestow our Gratitude and the Highest Recommendation

Ms Webre is professional, thorough and compassionate to her clients. She understood what our attorney needed to domesticate our Grandparents Rights Order received from GA. She sent expert interpretation of the law to our attorney , in FLA . She also had a conference call with the Judge , on the ...day of the hearing to explain GA law. As a result of her expert presentation our Petition was accepted by the FLA court. We are thankful for the supreme service, she gave us.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Talented Patient Thorough Effective

Melanie was my attorney over approximately 11 years representing me as both a defendant and a plaintiff in 2 different cases regarding the same subject matter that took many unexpected and difficult turns. Circumstances were complex but Melanie handled, with great finesse, the complicated legal filin...gs, keeping me informed with easy to understand (layman) terms and inserting kindness and patience when she saw the process was difficult for me and also in how she dealt with the other side of the cases. She managed, in an unwavering fashion, the opposition and my questions/concerns/ requests. She put forth tenacity while maintaining grace, dignity and the highest level of professional ethics. She has a talent for detailing complicated matters in easy to understand verbal and written form. She is effective in hard core legal battle, which is what we faced. She was effective during negotiations, depositions, written motions and in court hearings. She is sharp minded and detail oriented. No part of my cases were easy- they were complicated and unpleasant- the opposition was unpleasant and difficult- Melanie stayed the coarse on my behalf. I am grateful and blessed to have found her in my search for legal representation. Needing to deal with a legal battle is not a place any of us expects to find ourselves as we move forward on our life journey but in such an unfortunate position, I highly recommend Melanie Webre as the expert to help nativgate thouse rough waters.

Posted by Marlon | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

One of the best family law attorneys in Georgia.

Ms. Webre has been my attorney for 3 years as I have been fighting for custody of my daughter after my divorce. Melanie works tirelessly to provide unmatched service in terms of answering questions, returning emails, providing documents and being personable to people in a difficult situation. Every... time there was an issue, Melanie was right there step by step. I won my case and now have my daughter, and that was all thanks to the work Melanie and her staff did. I am forever grateful for the work she did and highly recommend her to anybody in need of a trustworthy and hardworking attorney.

Posted by Kevin | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

a fantastic lawyer and advocate

Ms. Webre has consistently been a tenacious advocate for me throughout a complicated separation and divorce. She is patient, thorough, and tough. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Ryan | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Phenomenal Experience

Melanie assisted with a step-child adoption. From the very beginning she provided excellent communication and expectations. She made sure that we were involved in the entire process while offering the guidance and counsel we needed to keep everything moving. She made sure that we were prepared for ev...ery step and every possible outcome. I would highly recommend Melanie for any of your needs.

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John Hopkins

Family lawyer | Oct 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie is one of the smartest, hard working lawyers I have ever met. I would feel confident in referring anyone to her."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

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"I endorse Melanie. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyers, Thomas Reuters

2020

Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Business Trend

N/A

Award in Civil Procedure, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

1900 - Present

Partner, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

2016 - 2020

Senior Attorney, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

2001 - 2016

Senior Associate, The Roberts Law Firm, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

2016 - Present

St. Thomas More Society

Education

1996

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Louisana State University, Baton Rouge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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