Melissa Yvonne Barris

Melissa Yvonne Barris

4.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Lehigh Acres, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

4513 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL

About Melissa

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 16 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Barris Law

4513 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33971

Barris Law

5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd, Suite 432, Fort Myers, FL, 33907

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Melissa Yvonne Barris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Matthew | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Don’t use this attonery

I would not use this Attoney. It’s been over 5 years in a custody case and many dropped balls causing many years in court, lots of money , paperwork not turned in on time , had to pay the other parties attorney and now that only need to modify the child support after getting the custody done now she ...wants to withdraw. Does not care about the client

Posted by Shaina Newkirk | August 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Would recommend to anyone needing a Family Lawyer

My fiancé and I have been going through an EXTREMELY difficult custody battle with his ex-wife. It has been pretty much a nightmare and, unfortunately, the possibility of reaching a compromise has been impossible. Melissa and her paralegal, Norelle, have been a god send throughout this entire process.... I can’t thank them both enough for their hard work on our behalf. They have been so understanding when things get tense and have helped alleviate so much anxiety and worry. They are truly amazing!

Posted by Lindsey | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Attorney

Melissa was phenomenal handling my child support/paternity/time-sharing case. She answered phone calls after-hours & weekends when it was urgent and was very responsive throughout the duration of my case as well. I highly recommend Melissa, she knows what she is doing and shoots it to you straight ab...out possible outcomes, good & bad. I am grateful to have had her during a very stressful time in my life!

Posted by Cinthia Rodriguez | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody

Melissa is a excellent attorney. Going through such a difficult time as with a child custody battle for my son,the last thing I wanted was an attorney that I couldn’t trust or is not putting me on there priority list.I have been working with Melissa a little more then 4 years .She is hard working and... very knowledgeable.I don’t know if I would have been able to make it through my case without her help.I highly recommend Melissa to anyone going through any type of child custody battle.She has worked above and beyond my expectations to get my adoption finalized thank you again Melissa.

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Michele Belmont

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Barris is very knowledgeable and passionate about representing her clients. She is a strong litigator and an excellent attorney, I highly recommend her."

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Kenneth Turner

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Barris takes a practical and well thought out approach to resolving cases in her client's best interests."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Finer Womanhood Celebration, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc

2014

Woment Accomplishes Much, Allen Chapel

Work Experience

2021 - 2023

Owner, Barris Law

2013 - 2021

Family Law, Law Office of Michael M. Raheb

2010 - 2013

Associate, Renejuste Law

Associations

2019 - Present

Lee County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2018 - 2020

Calusa American Inn of Court

Associate Member

2015 - 2019

Issac Anderson Bar Association

President

Education

2007

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2003

Florida Gulf Coast University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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