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Melody Suzanne Swilling

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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Roswell, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +9 more

11115 Houze Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA

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About Melody

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
LGBT+ Law 10%

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Alimony 5%

5%
Arbitration 5%

5%
Family 5%

Guardian Ad Litem

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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This is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Swilling Family Law Firm, LLC

11115 Houze Road, Suite 100, Roswell, GA, 30076

swillingfamilylaw.com
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Melody Suzanne Swilling's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (11) Lawsuits & Disputes (6) Mediation (4) Child Custody (2) Litigation (2) Criminal Defense (1) Family (1)
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Case Results (13) Advocacy (12) Recommendation (10) Professionalism (7) Responsiveness (6) Trustworthiness (6) Compassion (5) Staff & Support (5) Cost of Services (4) Character & Conduct (3) Communication Style (3) General Knowledge (3) Practice Area Knowledge (3) Free Consultations (1) Payment Plans (1)

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Patient and Helpful During Uncertain Time

When I needed a divorce attorney I did not know who to contact. I searched for someone in my area of town and Melody Swilling’s firm appeared. I was immediately contacted after making an online inquiry which impressed me. Within a couple days I had a consultation with Melody and during that conversat...ion I knew I would hire her for my divorce. She and her staff were very thorough and answered all my many questions. I was able to obtain my divorce within a few months. I would recommend this firm.

Posted by Teresa | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

She gave me my life back!

There aren't enough words to express how thankful I am for Melody Swilling and her fantastic representation on my case! I was panicking when I contacted Melody because my whole life was being turned upside down by a false accusation. Melody heard my story and immediately said the words I needed to he...ar to me at ease (to paraphrase, it went something like "I got this."). I know she gets paid to passionately defend her clients, but it appeared that Melody had personally taken on my fight. Melody made me feel as if she saw the injustice and was determined to right the wrong. I never felt like I was just a client/number. I could always reach her or her paralegal, Loddie. Someone always answered my phone calls or returned my emails (and there were many in my panicked state). I give Melody (and her team) a 10. In the courtroom, Melody was a pit bull! Don't be fooled by her calm and pleasant personality, or you might underestimate her fire in the courtroom! She was confident and highly skilled. I had no doubt that my case would be won after seeing her "go to work" in the courtroom. Melody not only won my case, but she also won several concessions that acknowledged the frivolous nature of my case. I am so thankful for Melody Swilling. She gave me my life back!

Posted by Melanie | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

I highly recommend Attorney Melody Swilling and the firm of Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. My divorce was an uneventful and quick process, but I knew she would be my strongest advocate if the situation changed. Melody and her staff are professional and responsive. I love that we were able to handle... almost everything online, from random questions to approvals and billing. Melody and team eliminated the drama expected in a divorce agreement and helped make this process a very positive one for me.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

Attorney Swilling and her staff were very instrumental in helping me to get my divorced finalized. Attorney Swilling and her staff was always very professional and understanding, and really worked with me step by step. There should be more law firms likes this that really cares about their client. Th...anks! To Stern-Montgomery and Attorney Swilling for everything.

Posted by Robert | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Job. Very thoughful and smart

I was in a very tough case. Not a strong position to say the least. Melody was a very strong advocate for me, and never wavered. This is not a cheap law firm, but she did her best to keep the expenses down, as I had limited resources. At the end of the day, we won, and it was thanks in large pa...rt to the solid work of Melody Swilling.

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Melissa Barber

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Melody as opposing counsel on a couple of cases. She is always professional and kind. Although she always zealously advocates her client's position, she is always courteous and gracious. I look forward to working with her on other cases in the future."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

2018 Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, The Millard Law Firm

Associations

Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

Atlanta Bar Association

Editorial Board

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Georgia

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Speaking Engagements

2025

OTPCLE September CLE on Equitable Caregiver Statute

CLE Presenter

2025

OTPCLE Family Law Foundations on Common Financial/investment accounts

CLE Presenter

Publications

2020

The Atlanta Lawyer Find Good Trouble this November: Reflections on John Lewis and the Voting Rights Act
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