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 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Night and Day
After experiencing an attorney that did very little for my case I retained Melody in hopes that she would be more communicative with me and more aggressive on my behalf. Melody exceeded my expectations. She spent a good amount of time and effort wrangling t information needed from the opposition bef...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
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 ...
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