Melanie Joy Sacks

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Melanie Joy Sacks

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

1646 Emerson St Ste B, Jacksonville, FL

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About Melanie

Biography

Call Now to Speak with a Honest, Compassionate, and Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney - Free Consult.

Call Now to Speak with a Honest, Compassionate, and Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney - Free Consult.

Call Now to Speak with a Honest, Compassionate, and Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney - Free Consult.

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Debt Settlement, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, stop garnishment, stop foreclosure, reorganization, stop creditor harrassment. CALL NOW FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION - 904-396-5557.

29 years | 5,000 cases

50%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

Debt Settlement, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, stop garnishment, stop foreclosure, reorganization, stop creditor harrassment. CALL NOW FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION - 904-396-5557.

29 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Debt Settlement, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, stop garnishment, stop foreclosure, reorganization, stop creditor harrassment. CALL NOW FOR A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION - 904-396-5557.

29 years | 5,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

THE LAW OFFICE OF SACKS AND SACKS PA

1646 Emerson St Ste B, Jacksonville, FL, 322076153

sacksandsackslaw.com/about-melanie-sacks/

Online Presence

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Melanie Joy Sacks's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allen | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Recommendation for Sacks & Sacks

Someone I worked with recommended Sacks & Sacks. One of the best decisions of my life. Liz & Sherry went above & beyond in helping me with the Bankruptcy. I will be forever grateful. I would highly recommend Sacks & Sacks to anyone.

Posted by Roxanne | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Fantastic!

If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would give them the HIGHEST rating! They not only helped me through a tough time when I needed to file bankruptcy, but a few years later, they helped me file my divorce. They got me everything I wanted from the divorce and MORE. They helped me recove...r lost support, got me extra support and so much more! I would HIGHLY recommend them for any and all needs!!!

Posted by Darlene | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Chapter 7

Bankruptcy was a difficult decision. I tried debt Consolidation, but continued to fall behind. Melanie Sacks , Liz, Sheri, Michelle, Raul and the entire team supported and guided me through the process. I highly recommend them.

Posted by Barbara | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Thank You Melanie Sacks And To Your Team

I just, want say thank you, thank you, and thank you to Ms. Melanie Sacks and her team. Melanie Sacks walk me through the process of bankruptcy. Melanie and her team was available every step of the way. All my questions were answered throughout the process. I felt so much comfort with her and her tea...m. I also learned how to manage my finances better. Thanks again to Melanie and her team.

Posted by Bethanie | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Incredible expertise in complicated bankruptcy.

Melanie and Debbie are AMAZING! I had a very complicated case due to owning a business that was also closing, and these ladies handled it with expertise and grace! I was so pleased with my case that I have since sent several friends and coworkers to Melanie. I trust her judgement implicitly and will ...continue to use Sacks & Sacks for all of my legal matters from here on out! Thank you Melanie and Debbie! You made a horrible situation turn out better than could ever be expected. I am so grateful for finding you!

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Melanie Joy Sacks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Asaph Abrams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Papa

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Melanie Sacks as one of the best Consumer Bankruptcy attorneys that I know! Melanie is superbly skilled and knowledgeable in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 practice. I know Melanie is up to date in all new and relevant case law because she regularly copies me on important cases as they are published that impact our practice. I have first hand knowledge of Melanie's development over the years from a new, novice bankruptcy practitioner into the experienced, respected, passionate, consumer advocate that she is today. It used to be that Melanie would ask me questions about Consumer Bankruptcy policy and procedure. . . now I ask her!"

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Connie Byrd

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Melanie on a client matter and found her to be direct and straightforward in the information and analysis she provided. I also used her as a consulting resource for information to assist me with matters with bankruptcy implications and appreciate her willingness to help."

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Michael Sullivan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sacks is a caring, compassionate and diligent attorney. I can certainly recommend her without reservation."

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Terry Byrd

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know and worked with Melanie over the past 15 yrs....she is highly skilled in her areas of practice and very professional when dealing the members of the Bar..I always recommend my clients see her for their questions regarding bankruptcy...."

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Adam Sacks

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Geller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent knowledge great communicator, kind to clients"

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Michael McGrath

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie has an outstanding reputation in the Jacksonville Legal community."

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Ashley Wren

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Melanie for 2 years. She was always there to help me and to this day I call her for advice and guidance. She is a fantastic, caring lawyer and an asset to the profession."

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Jennifer Armstrong

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have been opposing counsel on many cases over the past several years. She is a strong opponent. Always well versed and very prepared."

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Martin Leibowitz

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have handled cases in the Florida Workers’ Compensation arena with Ms. Sacks as opposing counsel for many years. With my knowledge of her proficiency in this area of law, and her skilled handling of Bankruptcy cases, I endorse her work."

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Robert Geller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Terry Byrd

Personal injury lawyer

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Bruce Feifer

Workers compensation lawyer

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Gerald Wilkerson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael McGrath

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

America’s Most Honored Professionals, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2020

Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida, Three Best Rated

2019

America’s Most Honored Professionals top 5%, National Registry

2019

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2018

20th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Very High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

America's Most Honored Professionals, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

15th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

Book Award - Alternative Dispute Resolutions, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1997

Book award Lawyering Before Trial, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1996

Book award - Criminal Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner/Operator, Sacks & Sacks, P.A.

2006 - 2006

Attorney, Glary & Sacks, P.A.

2001 - 2004

Attorney, Glary & Israel, P.A.

2001 - 2006

Attorney, Harrell & Harrell, P.A.

1998 - 2001

Attorney, McCullough & Glary, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

The National Advocates for Bankruptcy

Executive Committee

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

MEMBER

2008 - Present

JACKSONVILLE BANKRUPTCY BAR ASSOCIATION

MEMBER

2008 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

MEMBER

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

MEMBER

1998 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

MEMBER

National Advocates - Top 100 Lawyers

Member - Executive committee

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Davis

Settled

Szostak

Discharge

In re: Wilson

Discharged and closed

In Re: Miller

No Presumption

In Re: Miller

No Presumption

In re: Thomas and Marilyn Smith

Discharge of debts and closed

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Education

1998

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Florida Coastal School of Law Panel

Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Publications

2011

JACKSONVILLE BANKRUPTCY LAW BLOG CONGRESSMAN FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY

Languages

English

Activity

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