Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson

Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Snellville, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Entertainment, Personal Injury

2336 Wisteria Drive, Suite 410, Snellville, GA

About Melanie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

22 years

70%
Entertainment 15%

27 years

15%

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Licensed in Georgia for 22 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

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Fenwick Thompson & Associates, LLC

2336 Wisteria Drive, Suite 410, Snellville, GA, 30078

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Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Roxanna | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review #1 from September 2024....To be followed up by review from 12/2025

AMAZING, PHENOMENAL, BEST EVER!!! I can absolutely say with 100% confidence that Thompson Fenwick & Associates is a hidden secret!!! If you need a divorce, don’t bother paying for consultations with multiple attorneys, hoping and praying you make the right choice. Just pay the retainer knowing you... will be a priority to this firm, and you could NOT be in better hands! Going through a contentious divorce was not something I expected to face when I got married 19 years ago. Fast forward to today, here I am, trying to get divorced from an abusive husband for over 3 years. I had a well known attorney that absolutely sucked! He was a money grabber and non-producer. Knee deep in $130k+ attorney fees, I switched to Melanie Thompson. What a BLESSING! While Melanie is extremely talented, her office TEAM works together as a tight knit unit. They are a unified, efficient “family”. Heather McDonald, Kristy Olds, and Hassell Chavez are equally as amazing as Melanie Thompson, and are key to Thompson Fenwick & Associates producing boutique results for their clients. My true experience with this firm is that I am not a number, I am a person;) These girls have grabbed me in as if I am as if I a member of their family. They have taken my disastrous divorce case and child custody battle and have fought hard for me. They have allowed me to have a voice, to be heard, and best of all, listened to. I only have to tell them something one time. Together, they have restored my faith that truth will prevail. Goodness and ethics still exists in the world. While it is no joke that legal fees are damning, this group deserves every penny they make plus some! They use a legal portal for communication, document uploads, assigned tasks, etc. Prior to switching to this firm, communication was a debacle with my previous attorney. He primarily operated by email. When I called and requested to speak to him, I rarely received phone calls back. He placed responsibility on me to read legal orders and jargon that I didn’t understand. Preparation for court appearances felt like cramming for college exams. I constantly felt like I was not only fighting my husband and his attorney, I was fighting my own attorney as well. I developed PTSD each month just receiving his bills. Switching to Fenwick Thompson & Associates was night and day different. They are so thorough, and trial preparations are scheduled. I went into court with confidence that we were prepared. There was no guessing game to it. While my divorce is not final, I don’t have results yet. However, there is not a doubt in my mind that my opinion and review of these amazing ladies will not change. I have the utmost gratitude in my heart for them. My faith is restored in the legal system. I have finally begun the healing process from the years of abuse. Being represented by these women who hear me, who treat me with respect, and who FIGHT FOR ME, is the reason for that. Law firms are not created equal, and there is no reason to look further! Pick Fenwick Thompson & Associates, and you will not be disappointed!

Posted by Tyrone | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client

Attorney Melanie and her team have been exceptionally outstanding since retaining her for my divorce. Her stance is diligent, and one of great dignity. Her representation has always been “ to the point” and she supports her clients in all capacity. She is not an attorney that will use unnece...ssary tactics to delay your case because she understands the pain and hurt that it places on the children of these divorces. Her commitment and respect to you the client, and the courts as well is by far, top tier. I highly suggest anyone looking for an attorney with integrity, utilize her services. She has been around for quite awhile and she’s not an attorney “out to make a quick buck”. Her overall rating is beyond the stars the you place in these reviews, because Attorney Melanie, and her team, “still operate with high morals, ethics, principles and within law, so that the system and other unethical lawyers, don’t take advantage of her clients!!!! I could literally write a book on the service and commitment that Melanie and her team have exhibited!

Posted by Nyisha | April 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Attorney Ever!!

I would like to give Fenwick Thompson & Associates a huge THANK YOU!! I was referred to Attorney Melanie Fenwick Thompson from an another attorney that couldn’t take my case because of the county I reside in. That attorney referred me to Attorney Melanie Fenwick Thompson. Melanie and her team provide...d me with a quick detailed consultation so that I could explain my case and she explained my options. Her and her team are very thorough and got my divorce moving fast. All our communication was done on there client portal for tracking purposes which really helped. This way if I couldn’t remember something I could always go back to my portal. It took about 8 months to get my divorce finalized and everything was done via email communication through the portal. I never had to appear in court or to Melanie’s office for anything. I would definitely recommend Fenwick Thompson & Associates to anyone who needs a good attorney on their side. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney to represent me. Thanks again! Nyisha Clements

Posted by Mirnouve | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

Attorney Fenwick-Thompson and her staff were amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce. She is very knowledge, experienced and professional. Her staff was diligent in processing all paperwork and responding to my inquires in a timely manner. I am so happy I had her ex...pertise to help me navigate the divorce process- she managed my expectation, clearly explained the process/details of my case and was always available. Ultimately with guidance of Attorney fenwick- thompson my divorce was finalized in a timely and very favorable manner. You will be in good hands with this firm.

Posted by Jayme | June 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great Results!

I first utilized Fenwick Thompson & Associates nearly 10 years ago for my divorce. I didn't really want the divorce, but it was the best decision for my children and I. Ms. Thompson was patient with me and very informative. Once I was ready to move forward, she was ALL OVER IT and the results were PH...ENOMENAL! Since then I've referred friends, family and my divorcing clients (www.JustJayme.com) to her for family and criminal law situations. She has provided STELLAR results for them as well. Being a small business owner, I know how important referral business is. Integrity, professionalism, and exceptional customer service are key components to any successful business. This firm provides each of those components to their clients, and because of that I will continue to refer Fenwick Thompson & Associates whenever possible.

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Pro Bono Star, Legal Aid

2018

Best of Gwinnett - Personal Injury Firms, Gwinnett Magazine

2018

Best of Gwinnett - Family Law Firms, Gwinnett Magazine

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

1999 - 2003

Associate, Law Offices of Monica E. Ewing

Associations

2000 - 2010

DeKalb Lawyers Association

Past President

Education

1999

University of Baltimore

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Bucknell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

37th Annual Family Law Institute

Marketing and Social Media

Languages

English

French

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