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5.0 /5.0
12 Client Reviews
$ 250-250 per hour
PRO
Melinda O'Dell
also known as Melinda S. O'Dell Esq.
Virtual Consultation Available
About Melinda
Biography
Trusted Family Law Advocacy in Hendricks, Johnson, and Morgan Counties—Guiding You Through Life’s Most Important Moments.
Kids Come First.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
28 years
Child Custody
25%
30 years
Guardianship
10%
30 years
Mediation
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 31 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Melinda online.
Melinda O'Dell's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Gerald | August 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Saved My Life
Melinda has literally saved my life. Let me make sure you understand that. Literally, when your health is failing, mentally, and possibly more so physically she can remove the stress that is causing this. She shielded me from that stress throughout the entire process of divorce. I had been extrem...
Posted by Dana | October 12, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer Around
Melinda O'Dell is a professional in every way. She believes in her clients and puts everything she can into giving them the best representation possible. My divorce case was settled quickly and as I had wished it would go. She definitely puts her client's best interests first.
Melinda O'Dell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Melinda is a Certified Family Law Specialist and concentrates her practice in all aspects of family law and mediation. She also works on behalf of children and families as a guardian ad litem and parenting coordinator. Melinda is active in the family law sections of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Hendricks County Bar Association."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Certified Family Law Specialist, Indiana Family Law Certification Board
Associations
1999 - Present
Morgan County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Hendricks County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - 2013
Connected by 25, Inc.Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: the Paternity of D.M.
Custody was modified from Mother to Father
In re: the Marriage of McCormick
GAL Report filed and evidence presented
In re: the Marriage of Collins
Obtained custody of daughter and more access to son
Indiana Department of Environmental Mgt. v. Lynn West, et al
Supreme Court found for IDEM - employees won at all other levels
Education
1994
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
J.D.
1990
Indiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Indiana Kids' Election
Indiana Kids' Election (IKE) Presentation
2009
Ethical Billing Practices - Ask Right and You Shall Receive
Billing
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal for one parent to deny a child visiting the other parent with no documents stating otherwise?
12 Jun 2022
Q&A
My ex wife still has many boxes of her things at my house, can I get rid of them?
28 May 2020
Q&A
Will my child get wrapped up in my ex and his gfs dcs case about her kids?
17 Feb 2019