$ 200-300 per hour
PRO
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
$ 200-300 per hour
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1984
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4030 Massillon Road, Suite B, Green, OH, 44685
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Posted by Jonathon | February 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyers
They were great at helping me with my dissolution. They were always looking out for my best interest and made sure I wasn’t taken advantage of by the opposing attorney.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us to be in your corner during your dissolution! Protecting our clients' best interests — and making sure they are never taken advantage of, whether by circumstances or opposing counsel — is something our team takes incredibly seriously on every single case. You deserved strong, vigilant advocacy every step of the way, and we are so glad we were able to provide exactly that. Knowing you walked away feeling protected and fairly represented is the outcome we always strive for. Thank you for your trust and for sharing your experience. We wish you all the very best in this next chapter and are always here whenever you need us!
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Very Helpful.
The office was extremely well prepared in advance to help with whichever way my case of visitation was headed. They listened to what I wanted and knew exactly the steps to take to make it happen. They were efficient and affordable under the circumstances. Would def recommend for any of your family ma...
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us with your visitation case! Being prepared for every possible direction a case can take is something we invest significant time and effort into — because when it matters most, our clients deserve a team that is always one step ahead. Knowing that you felt truly listened to and that our team knew exactly how to turn what you wanted into a clear, actionable path forward is exactly the experience we strive to deliver for every client we serve. Thank you for the recommendation and for sharing your experience. We wish you all the very best and are always here whenever you need us!
Posted by Ashley S | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer Around
I hired Melissa’s firm while I was going through my divorce. She was very personable and genuine. In fact, her entire staff was caring, compassionate and down to earth. She walked me through the entire process and made it go as smoothly as possible. I could not recommend her enough. Highly recommend!...
Thank you so much for the high praise — "Best Lawyer Around" is a title we will gladly accept and work hard every day to live up to! We are so glad your experience with our firm reflected everything we strive to be for every client who walks through our doors. Personable, genuine, caring, compassionate, and down to earth — you just described our team perfectly, and we could not be more proud of that. Divorce is never easy, and having a team beside you that treats you like a real person — not just a case number — can make all the difference in how the process feels from start to finish. Thank you for the incredibly kind words and for the enthusiastic recommendation. We wish you all the very best in this next chapter and are always here whenever you need us!
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...
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 anonymous | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent service
I had a fantastic experience with Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd , she prepared and filed my QDRO papers and did so with excellent care , Melissa went above and beyond for me . Highly recommended…
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us with your QDRO! A Qualified Domestic Relations Order requires a great deal of precision and attention to detail — the stakes are high and the paperwork must be exactly right — and we are so glad that care came through clearly for you. Going above and beyond for our clients is never the exception here — it is simply the standard we hold ourselves to on every matter, large or small. Thank you for the fantastic recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you all the very best ahead and are always here whenever you need us!
"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
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