Overall Rating
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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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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Jen Gaines | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Creative, dedicated, and tenacious.
Melody was my attorney for a very difficult, long and winding road towards resolution. She was incredibly creative with finding the next step when other attorneys would have called it done. Because of her, I have my son back in my life. I am forever grateful for her dedication.
Posted by Maninder | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thanks for all the help!
Melody is not only a superior attorney, She and the members of her firm have a unique ability to “connect the dots” between the client, the disputes and the family legal quagmire. My divorce, while unique and emotional, was navigated by Melody and her staff with vigor, expertise and they provided a n...
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