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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Cost of Services

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...hat to expect and how to prepare for the process. This information was helpful, especially when anxious and doubtful of a process. Furthermore, they were as concise and frugal as I prefer business conducted. Never was their a time I felt my time or finances were being wasted. If ever needed again they are definitely my go to attorney especially cases involving children. They were always kept the priority.

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...ailable as often and much as you need them, but will also work efficiently to get things done.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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

Ms

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.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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!

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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...lowed at a pick-up, and they were available via phone when my sick child’s right to see me was violated in the hospital. Melissa Graham-Hurd’s team is reliable and was prepared for meetings. I remain satisfied with multiple case outcomes in which MGH represented me from 2020 through 2022. For matters of family law, I highly recommend Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates.

Melissa Graham-Hurd

Replied last September 22, 2026

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!

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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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