Mary Melissa Smith

Mary Melissa Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills

331 East Romana Street, Pensacola, FL

About Mary

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 8 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2017

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 10 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2015

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

M. Melissa Smith, PA

331 East Romana Street, Pensacola, FL, 32502

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Mary Melissa Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Alexa | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Could not ask for more

Melissa helped me save my son's last name and resolve child support issues and past medical bill repayment. I could not be more thankful to her for her service. She was more than prepared for our meeting with the judge. She had all past case laws the judge referred to and asked to be presented with, ...whereas the respondent's attorney was lacking. I was proud to have her on my side. I have had two previous attorneys and she is the only one that was available for contact when I needed. She kept me informed of every step. I was never made to wonder or question what my case status was. I am thankful for her representation, I highly recommend her and I will look to her if ever I need representation in the future.

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Elizabeth Bean

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is attentive to her clients, and seriously addresses their concerns. She is knowledgeable in the area and an aggressive advocate."

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Elizabeth Bean

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, InWeekly

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner, M. Melissa Smith, P.A.

2017 - 2020

Associate, Spencer Law, PA

2014 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Sellers & Skievaski

Associations

2017 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2012

Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

J.D.

2006

University of West Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

2004

Pensacola State College

AA

Languages

English

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