Melissa Sanford

I will start by saying this whole case has been exhausting for my sister (the client) & I. I was the financial stakeholder for my sisters contested divorce case. It was complicated due to being tied to another legal issue. We came from a previous family law firm that milked us for every penny (over $...14,500 in just 6 months without mediation or court). When my sister found Attorney M. Sanford we were already mentally exhausted and simply on edge. Since our previous attorneys did not provide the work they charged us for, it was like starting all over again. However, despite Attorney Sanford’s hourly rate being the same as the previous attorney, her charges actually made sense, the work performed showed results. Within 3 months she got my sister’s case to mediation and ended the divorce. I personally believe it was a good outcome for my sister. Sanford even used left over funds in the retainer to help cover mediation fees. She is compassionate but realistic & firm. Someone my sister really needed. My gratitude to Attorney Sanford can't be conveyed in words alone. Thank you so much & I highly recommend her.

I retained Melissa on the advice of several other knowledgeable and local attorneys. We then embarked together on a year long divorce process that ended with a week-long court hearing. I honestly can not imagine how I could have made it through without the support of her and her staff. I had no i...dea that a divorce could get so crazy and we had to go up against one of the most reputable divorce lawyers in the area. Melissa's knowledge of law; her knowledge of the local court system; her knowledge of the other law practice; her experience and her determination all came together to lead my case to a solid victory. I am so thankful for Melissa. She truly took the basket of lemons that life handed me and helped me make the best tasting lemonade we could. Merle

Ms. Sanford did an excellent job for me during my divorce proceedings. She was honest about what was realistic and what I could expect when going to mediation. She kept costs in mind and would not allow the sessions or meetings with the other attorney to deal out running up my bill. She has assist...ed me with residual issues after the finalization of my divorce and has been very supportive. Her goal was clearly to help me and my kids through a very difficult life situation. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a divorce attorney.

I have again turned to Melissa Sanford to assist me. She is definitely a top notch lawyer and a much needed asset to the community; she fights fair and just, she fights for what is right. Her responsiveness, knowledge and authenticity during my divorce case kept me stable and successful. I always fel...t that my needs were met and that she was invested in me and my case. Thank you for your professionalism, your quick responses, and for your wiliness to help. Melissa Sanford is a terrific attorney and a consummate professional who genuinely cared about my case and the way she provided her services. She has my heartiest recommendation! A++, it doesn’t get any better.

Melissa knows law. She is smart and savvy. She was aggressive in helping me with my divorce to the point of pushing the envelope towards conflict with my ex that wasn't really that important to me. She likes to talk on the phone more than text or email because it "eliminates unnecessary paper trails..." which wasn't easy for me given my job. It takes a very long time to get email and phone call responses from her - even for quick/small matters. Her style is calculated, aggressive and loud. A showman -- or showlady -- in court. In the end, she got the job done, but it could have been smother. Good luck.