Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd

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Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd

also known as Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Green, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

4030 Massillon Road, Suite B, Green, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Melissa

Biography

Guiding clients with straight talk and compassion through troubled times.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

43 years

30%
Family 30%

43 years

30%
Child Custody 15%

43 years

15%
Child Support 15%

43 years

15%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

43 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC

4030 Massillon Road, Suite B, Green, OH, 44685

grahamhurdlaw.com

Online Presence

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Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

106 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Shane | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Adoption

Melissa Gram-Hurd and her team were amazing. My wife and I hired them to adopt my son. They worked with us on building our case and filed all the required documents needed. They were very kind and assuring to my wife and I through the slow court process.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

Congratulations to you and your wife on the adoption of your son — what a truly special and joyful milestone for your family! We were so honored to be a part of this journey with you both. Adoption cases require careful preparation, thorough documentation, and a great deal of patience through what can often be a slow court process — and we know that waiting on something this important to your family is never easy. Knowing that our team was able to keep you both feeling reassured and supported every step of the way means everything to us. Thank you for trusting us with something so precious and life-changing. We wish you, your wife, and your son a lifetime of love and beautiful memories together. We are always here if you ever need us again!

Posted by Christine | November 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Marriage dissolution representation

While divorce is a painful and intimidating experience, Melissa Graham-Hurd and her team of associates made me feel empowered and secure from our first consultation. This legal team reviewed my situation thoroughly and provided carefully informed options for me to pursue, all while prioritizing the b...est interests of my young children. In fact, they never lost sight of this priority throughout all proceedings and helped my ex-spouse and I come to terms that best served the needs of our kids through this traumatic family change--which is particularly significant because one of our sons has special needs. It has been a year and a half since M. Graham-Hurd represented me in finalizing this marriage dissolution, separation and parenting agreements, and today, my kids and I are happy, secure, and moving on with our new lives, and my ex-spouse and I co-parent cooperatively and communicate effectively. This is the best possible outcome for what started out as a spiraling abyss of sadness, insecurity and uncertainty. I attribute this positive outcome to M. Graham Hurd's knowledge of family law, her organized approach, and focus on the well-being of my kids.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautifully written and deeply meaningful review. Reading where you and your family are today — happy, secure, co-parenting cooperatively, and moving forward with your new lives — is the most powerful reminder of why this work matters so much to our entire team. Every family that comes to us is unique, and every case calls for a thoughtful, individualized approach — especially when young children are involved, and most especially when a child has special needs. Keeping the well-being of your children at the absolute center of every decision, every negotiation, and every proceeding is not just our priority — it is our commitment. Knowing that what began as an overwhelming and painful experience ultimately led to a cooperative, communicative co-parenting relationship and a stable, happy home for your children is the best possible outcome we could ever hope to achieve for a family. That is everything. Thank you for your trust, your patience, and for honoring us with such a thoughtful and generous review a year and a half later. We wish you and your children — all of them — continued happiness, stability, and every good thing that lies ahead.

Posted by Rebecca | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Knowledgeable, Supportive and Understanding

Melissa, Erin, and Staff came highly recommended by a female colleague in a similar situation to mine. After years of abuse and controlling manipulation, I needed a strong team to represent me during my divorce. Melissa and Erin exceeded my expectations in every sense of the word. They maintained a c...alm, professional, no-nonsense approach at every turn during the divorce process, even when the opposing party did not always return the same. In addition to the stellar legal representation, the emotional support each offered to me during this very heavy process went above and beyond. The team provided me a sense of calm within the storm. Melissa, Erin, and the wonderful staff at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates saved my life and gave me the strength and courage I needed to get through the divorce process and move on to all the great things I am now accomplishing in my single life. I highly recommend this team and plan to continue calling on them for legal advice and representation for other matters in the future.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

Thank you so much for your incredible courage in sharing your story and for the trust you placed in our team during one of the most difficult and courageous journeys a person can take. Words like yours remind us every single day why this work is so much more than just legal representation. Leaving an abusive and controlling situation takes extraordinary strength, and you had that strength within you all along. We were simply honored to stand beside you, provide a calm and steady presence within the storm, and make sure your voice was heard and your future protected at every turn — no matter what was thrown our way. Knowing that you are now thriving, accomplishing great things, and moving forward in your single life with confidence and courage is the greatest outcome we could ever hope for. That is everything. Thank you for the referral that brought you to us, for your loyalty, and for such a deeply meaningful review. Our entire team — past and present — is so proud to have been part of your journey. We will always be here for you and look forward to continuing to support you in the chapters ahead. You deserve every good thing coming your way!

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Custody

I will never be able to thank Melissa and Erin enough for their kindness, professionalism, and dedication to my case. It was a very long 2.5 year battle, but the outcome was more than I could have ever hoped for. They have always responded to emails very quickly. I was amazed at the fact that they re...membered every detail of my case, even things I had trouble recalling. If you ever feel you are in a position where custody of your child needs to change, I highly recommended you contact them! They will advocate for you and your child, while always being honest with you about what is in your best interest.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

Thank you so much for this beautifully heartfelt review and for your incredible patience and perseverance through what we know was a long and emotionally taxing 2.5 years. Cases like yours remind us every single day why we fight as hard as we do — and knowing that the outcome exceeded even your own hopes makes every moment of that dedication absolutely worth it. Knowing every detail of a client's case — even the ones they themselves may have difficulty recalling — is something our team considers not just a professional standard but a personal commitment. When a child's future is at stake, nothing is too small to matter. Being honest about what is truly in our clients' best interest, even when it is difficult to hear, while never wavering in our advocacy for them and their children — that is straight talk with compassion at its very core. Thank you for your trust over such a long journey and for the generous recommendation. We wish you and your child all the love, peace, and stability you both so deserve in this bright new chapter ahead. We are always here if you ever need us again.

Posted by Brandon | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney - Highly Recommended

Melissa Graham-Hurd is an exceptional lawyer. She represented me in a child custody case. She is very knowledgeable regarding law and the Summit county court system. I found her to be a compassionate, no nonsense advocate who is down to earth. She fights for what you want as well as advises to what i...s or is not in your best interest. She is punctual and represents herself and client(s) with professionalism. I have and will continue to recommend her.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

Thank you so much for this exceptional review and for your continued recommendations over the years — that kind of lasting confidence in our firm means the absolute world to us! Compassionate, no-nonsense, down to earth, and always fighting for what is truly in our clients' best interest — you just described everything we stand for in one beautifully concise review. That is straight talk with compassion in its purest form, and knowing it came through so clearly in your custody case is something our entire team is deeply proud of. Knowing the Summit County court system inside and out and showing up fully prepared and professional every single time are standards we never waver on — because our clients deserve nothing less. Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and for continuing to send people our way. We will always be here for you and for anyone you refer to us!

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Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Quillin

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Rosenberg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is an excellent attorney that is well-respected in the legal community."

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Michael Boske

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is a great lawyer that works hard for her clients!"

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Dorothy Bunce

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd works in an area of law that most attorneys despise because it is so demanding. I have seen how she patiently explains the law in a clear and practical manner to help persons involved in a emotional situation regain their balance. I am honored to endorse her."

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Mark Stone

Unknown lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa and I have served on several committes at the Ohio State Bar Association for many years. She is bright, articulate and cutting-edge knowledgeable in domestic relations matters."

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Dennis Bartek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I do not personally handle family law cases and have referred clients to Melissa based upon the reputation she has developed in the legal community. Melissa has a reputation for being knowledgeable, hardworking, sensitive, and reasonable. But she is tough when she needs to be. She fights hard for the best interests of her clients."

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Peter Cahoon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Melissa Graham-Hurd for many years and have had numerous cases with her as my courtroom adversary. Melissa is competent, honest and professional. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation."

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Todd Kotler

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denise Houston

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Family Law Inclusion, Super Lawyers

2023

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Inclusion in Family Law, Ohio Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Inclusion in Listings Family Law, Ohio Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC

1984 - Present

Attorney, Melissa Graham-Hurd, Esq.

Associations

2013 - Present

Akron Bar Foundation

Member

2009 - Present

Ohio Women's Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Stark County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Ohio State Bar Foundation

Member

1984 - Present

Akron Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2013

Ohio State Bar Association

Board of Governors

2002 - 2004

Ohio State Bar Association

Chair - Family Law Committee

1993 - 1994

Akron Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

Education

1983

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts

1980

University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Family Law

Shared Parenting Plans

2013

Family Law

Spousal Support modification

2013

Annual Rosen Seminar

National Trends in Spousal support

2012

Women in Law

Gender Fairness

2012

Seminar for Family Relations Specialists

Real Estate Separate and Marital Property

2009

Bernard Rosen Seminar

Caselaw Update

2006

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers

Ohio Spousal Support Law

2005

Family Law Section

Ohio Family Law Legislation

Publications

2019

Sowald Morganstern Domestic Relations Law, Baldwin’s Ohio Practice Series, West Group Chapter 29 - Government Retirement Benefits

2010

Domestic Relations Journal of Ohio Social Networking Websites

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