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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%
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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 - 3 of 3 reviews | 1 star
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not a good lawyer
My lawyer failed to work on my case correctly. All she did was charge me a bunch of money. I ended up having to fire her from my case and then still had the nerve to tell me I still owed her money! She refused to give me both my binders back (of the evidence that she asked for and did NOT use at a...
Melody Swilling
Replied last July 27, 2020Thank you for your feedback. I would suggest that you contact that former law firm to obtain a copy of your file and any billing questions as those decisions would have come from management and are one of many reasons I founded SFL to work more closely on client goals and ensuring clients understand their billing. As for trial strategy, I always welcome sitting down with a client post-trial to discuss any questions. Please feel free to email me directly so that we may resolve any lingering questions.
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes
DO NOT HIRE!!
Very bad experience. I had to hire another attorney to get a resolution in my case. I spent over 10 months and have a bill in excess of $16,000 with this firm with no end in sight. My new attorney was able to get my case in front of a judge and a decision within 6wks! Do not make the mistake ...
Melody Swilling
Replied last July 08, 2020Ethical billing is an important part of any law firm, which is why I am happy to announce that I personally left the firm complained about in 2015 and now have opened my own law firm to ensure that my client's hard earned funds are ethically and efficiently used, with the client fully aware of the case strategy and any delay issues along the way.
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I recommend seeking a different attorney.
This supposed professional woman is not very professional. She does not seem to communicate well and intimidates easily leaving a client questioning her actions and competencey.
Melody Swilling
Replied last July 08, 2020I appreciate that the attorney client relationship is an important one to maintain. I certainly welcome a discussion in my office with you to address any concerns you may have regarding the strategies and decisions made in your case.
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