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 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation

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 Linda | October 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Disappointing

I hired Melissa for a divorce case and was extremely disappointed with her lack of response. each time there was a different excuse as to why I didn’t get a response. finally had to find a new attorney and cut my losses. She won’t even give me my money back from the retainer which she definitively... didn’t put in any time to earn it. Take my advice and don’t hire her.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top notch

I was previosuly with another attourney that was giving me wrong advice and not doing much. I reached out to MRS. Barris and she was very honest and professional from the begenning. She is defintely there for her clients and shows that she cares and wants the best for them. She made me feel confident... going into hearings and made it less stressful. If there was a 10 star i would of put that, she has been a blessing to me and my family and always answers back in a timly manner with questions or concerns you may have. Defiently give her a chance to represent you she is well worth it and the result show.

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.

Posted by Stephanie | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Melissa Barris is a n honest, straight forward attorney that works hard for her clients. She has taken the majority of the stress out of my case, is always available to answer any questions or concerns I have. Honestly one of the BEST attorneys I have ever had. Would definitely recommend her....

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Melissa Yvonne Barris's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Family lawyer

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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