$ 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
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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 Ellauna | February 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney
All in one service. LIFE SAVER!!!
From the initial conversation with the Graham firm I was able to breathe. I felt heard immediately and understood. The process restored my FAITH in attorneys. The entire staff was so compassionate and honest throughout the entire process. Their approach is straightforward and offers assistance of w...
Posted by Rebecca | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great to work with
Melissa and her associates were great to work with throughout my divorce process. They were there whenever I needed them, and helped keep me stay focused and on track, through a very difficult time. Melissa is also adamant about not wasting her clients time and money, which I appreciated. They are av...
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review and for highlighting something we truly take pride in! Being available and supportive when our clients need us most, while also being mindful of their time and finances, is a balance we work hard to maintain on every single case. Divorce can make it difficult to stay focused and see the path forward clearly, and knowing that our team was able to help keep you grounded and moving in the right direction through such a difficult time means everything to us. We believe every client deserves efficient, purposeful representation that respects what they have worked hard for, and that is a standard we never compromise on. Thank you for recognizing that and for your kind recommendation. We wish you all the very best ahead and are always here if you ever need us again!
Posted by Sharon | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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All the staff was extremely helpful and supportive to through this difficult time. also, their services are so reasonable priced having a limited income at this time.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us during such a difficult time! We are so glad our entire team was able to provide the support and care you needed when it mattered most. We also appreciate you mentioning value — we are committed to making sure every dollar our clients invest in their representation is used purposefully and efficiently. Delivering exceptional service that is worth every penny is a standard we take seriously for each and every client we serve. Thank you for your trust and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you all the very best in the days ahead and are always here if you ever need us again!
Posted by LISA | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
SO thankful for this group of great women!
Melissa and her team will fight hard for you and your children. They listen, take their time, and make sure you feel comfortable in an already stressful situation. My divorce was fast, affordable, and I was very pleased with the outcome!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — and we are so proud of our incredible team who show up every day to fight hard for the clients and families who trust us! While we are largely a team of women, we are also fortunate to have an outstanding male associate who brings just as much dedication and heart to every case we handle. Knowing that you felt comfortable, heard, and supported through what is never an easy process means everything to us. And we are so pleased that your divorce was resolved efficiently and with an outcome you are happy with — that is always our goal. Thank you for your kind words and enthusiasm, and for trusting us with something so important. We wish you and your children all the very best in this bright new chapter ahead!
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!
"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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National Trends in Spousal support
2013
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