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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.3 /5.0
26 Client Reviews
$ 250-350 per hour
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Melody Suzanne Swilling
Virtual Consultation Available
About Melody
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Child Custody
10%
Child Support
10%
Divorce and Separation
10%
Domestic Violence
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Posted by Chrissy | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hard Time Made Easier
Melody and her entire staff made a very emotional divorce easier. She was professional while also being a caring advocate for me. She listened and understood what things were very important and fought to get them for me. At all times I knew that she'd be available for me via phone or quick email and ...
Posted by Melanie | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017
Family Law
We are delighted to share our experience with Ms. Melody Swilling. We found her to be a welcoming professional, and very knowledgable in her field. The discussion was frank and to the point. She was truly helpful to us. We would certainly recommend Ms. Swilling and her law firm to others, if needed, ...
Posted by Robert | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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...
Melody Suzanne Swilling's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Elizabeth Findley
Family lawyer
Melissa Barber
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
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