$ 200-300 per hour
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also known as Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates
Virtual Consultation Available
Our practice centers on representing people in domestic relations matters, for issues such as termination of marriage by divorce or dissolution, child support, spousal support, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (custody) and parenting time (visitation), including matters for people who have never married but have children and property together. We serve grandparents and other relatives seeking legal custody or visitation. We also provide planning services for people who need antenuptial (premarital) or cohabitation agreements, powers of attorney for health care, partnership agreements, wills and other estate-planning documents.
I did practice law as a solo attorney for 30 years, and started a lawfirm in 2014, all in Akron, Ohio. We serve clients in "real people" life situations, seeking to make bad situations a little better for them. Family law practice can be draining and demanding work (which sometimes makes me rethink that whole life plan thing, but sometimes a client will write something very uplifting and affirming as this one recently did: <<Thank you for all your help, but primarily for your willingness to listen, that meant so much to me.>> That will keep me going for a while now. Smile), but also can be rewarding in knowing that we helped someone through a bad situation, even by a little.
Our clients have also contributed very rewarding reviews on , and we are grateful to have been given an opportunity to serve them.
We moved our office to the City of Green mid-May 2018, and serve people in Summit and Stark County, Ohio courts.
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43 years
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43 years
$ 200-300 per hour
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1984
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4030 Massillon Road, Suite B, Green, OH, 44685
grahamhurdlaw.com
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Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2022
Excellent Service!
I came to this Attorney, as I was trying to see if I could obtain an annulment from a marriage many years ago. Melissa Graham-Hurd reviewed all of the requirements that would be needed for an annulment. When none of those succeeded in my case, she went above and beyond and continued to ask me quest...
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and generous review — especially given that the outcome was not the one you were hoping for. That speaks volumes about your character and we are deeply grateful. This review truly captures what straight talk with compassion looks like in practice. Our commitment to every client is to exhaust every possible avenue on their behalf — and when the answer is ultimately not the one they were hoping for, to deliver that news honestly, respectfully, and only after we are absolutely certain every option has been explored. No one should ever leave our office wondering "what if." Knowing that you felt confident every stone had been turned over, and that you were treated with care and diligence throughout the process, is something we are very proud of. Thank you for your trust, your understanding, and for such a gracious recommendation. We wish you all the very best and are always here should you ever need us again!
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Adoption Case
We hired Attorney Melissa Graham-Hurd to handle our step-parent adoption case. It started out that we thought it would be pretty straight forward however the biological father objected to the filing and we had to go the route of a Non-consentual adoption. This case was pretty complicated as Bio fat...
Adoption Case We hired Attorney Melissa Graham-Hurd to handle our step-parent adoption case. It started out that we thought it would be pretty straight forward however the biological father objected to the filing and we had to go the route of a Non-consentual adoption. This case was pretty complicated as Bio father lived out of state and had made fillings in wrong jurisdictions, Melissa was able to fight all of these erroneous filings and get us in the courts we needed to be in. Once we finally got our turn in court on the issue of consent Melissa did a great job of cross examining the Bio father and got him to admit all of the items we needed to prove that his consent was not needed. Melissa also did an amazing job in writing all of the filings that were needed along the way. When you would read her filings as compared to the other attorney it was like she was in the Major leagues and the other attorney was only in AA ball. We ended up winning our case and ultimately the adoption was approved and it was all do to Melissa's hard work and knowledge of the law. If I ever have any issues again I would retain Melissa again in a heartbeat. Thank you Melissa for everything we appreciate it more that we can ever express in words.
Posted by Michael | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend MGH
Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates consistently provided sound legal counsel, friendly experience-based advice, and good wisdom. The retainer cost estimates were accurate and itemized bills were honest. They were reachable over the phone during an unanticipated emergency when I was threatened and fol...
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and detailed review and for your trust in our firm over multiple years and cases. Clients like you, who allow us to be their consistent legal partner through life's most challenging moments, are the heart of what we do and why we do it. We are especially grateful that you highlighted our availability during those unexpected and frightening moments — being reachable when it truly matters most is something we take very seriously. No client should ever feel alone in a crisis, and knowing our team was there for you in those critical situations means everything to us. Honest billing, accurate estimates, and transparent communication are standards we hold ourselves to without exception — because our clients deserve to know exactly where they stand at every step of the process. That is straight talk with compassion from the first consultation all the way through to the final outcome. Thank you for your loyalty, your confidence in our team, and for such a genuine and comprehensive recommendation. We wish you and your family all the very best and are always here should you ever need us again!
Posted by Josh | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Melissa and her team were excellent! This was my first experience with needing legal representation and they did a wonderful job explaining things in a way that I could understand them during my initial consult. Once we were into the divorce process, she was able to handle all of my daily questions a...
Thank you so much for this incredible review and for placing your trust in us for your very first legal experience — we never take that responsibility lightly and are so glad we were able to make the process clear, manageable, and fair for you from start to finish. Every father deserves strong, knowledgeable advocacy in the courtroom, and making sure your rights and your relationship with your children were fully protected was our priority every step of the way. Being upfront, honest, and always one step ahead is not just how we approach a case — it is who we are. That is straight talk with compassion at its very best. We also love that you mentioned "you get what you pay for" — because that is exactly how we view the work we do. Quality legal representation is an investment in your future and your family, and we are committed to delivering results that reflect that every single time. Thank you for the very high recommendation and for sharing your experience so thoughtfully. We wish you and your family all the very best ahead and are always here whenever you need us!
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...
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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Managing Partner, Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC
1984 - Present
Attorney, Melissa Graham-Hurd, Esq.
2013 - Present
Akron Bar FoundationMember
2009 - Present
Ohio Women's Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Stark County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Ohio State Bar FoundationMember
1984 - Present
Akron Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
Ohio State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2002 - 2004
Ohio State Bar AssociationChair - Family Law Committee
1993 - 1994
Akron Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Bachelor of Arts
1980
Bachelor of Arts
2017
Shared Parenting Plans
2013
National Trends in Spousal support
2013
Spousal Support modification
2012
Real Estate Separate and Marital Property
2012
Gender Fairness
2009
Caselaw Update
2006
Ohio Spousal Support Law
2005
Ohio Family Law Legislation
2019
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