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

105 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 33 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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...tters.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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!...!

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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...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 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…

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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!

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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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Todd Kotler

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Family Law Inclusion, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2021

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Inclusion in Family Law, Ohio 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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Inclusion in Listings Family Law, Ohio Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Melissa Graham-Hurd, Ohio Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, 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

Annual Rosen Seminar

National Trends in Spousal support

2013

Family Law

Spousal Support modification

2012

Seminar for Family Relations Specialists

Real Estate Separate and Marital Property

2012

Women in Law

Gender Fairness

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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