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

About Melanie

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Active Member in Good Standing

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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

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Ree A. | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Billing dispute and performance issues

I have been assisting my brother with a billing dispute which transitioned into litigation with this firm since 2019. They were handling a medical POA family matter, as our father was terminally ill. In my opinion, they mishandled the case and they charged thousands of dollars unfairly.

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 Lindsay | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Pick Melanie

I have to say that I am so happy I picked Melanie to represent me! She was recommended by a friend and when they told me she was a shark that she is! She is assertive, friendly and always kept me feeling at ease. She didn’t waste anytime to get in and knock this case out. You can trust that she will ...take care of you if you just listen to her! I am more than 100% satisfied with the outcome and how she handled every thing thrown at us. She is bad ass and I would recommend anyone to her who is going through a difficult divorce.

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 Diana | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Gets the job done

She worked hard on my case and got the job done with positive results. She’s pricey but well worth it when I received the outcome I wanted! Thanks a million!!

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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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