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Melinda O'Dell

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Melinda O'Dell

also known as Melinda S. O'Dell Esq.

5.0
12 reviews
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Plainfield, IN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation ... +2 more

2680 East Main Street, Suite 203, Plainfield, IN

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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

50%
Child Custody 25%

30 years

25%
Guardianship 10%

30 years

10%
Mediation 10%

30 years

10%
Adoption 5%

30 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 31 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1994

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

O'Dell Family Law

2680 East Main Street, Suite 203, Plainfield, IN, 46168

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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...ely emotionally abused for years. Decades. I needed her to think on my behalf, and I asked her to do that and she did. As for the details of her service, she is spot on and super on top of everything. She will move you through this process as fast a possible, and as fast as you help her help you. Make no mistake, you have hired her and she is better than anyone else, but I truly believe as much as you hire her, you also need to work for her to further the best outcome for your situation. I responded to information requests immediately and kept my calendar open. Keeping her supplied with what she needs will substantially help you. She is so incredibly on top of things that I would get emails from her at 2am about what to do next – a clear example she is working non-stop for her clients. As strange as it may seem, COVID made a huge positive difference in this process. Melinda’s office went 100% virtual, which saved me from ever going to court in person. No show of opposing attorney antics or soon to be ex-spouse’s parade of “friends” or family there to intimidate you. I would have never made it through this process without being virtual, as I was too emotionally shell shocked to handle it. With regards to opposing attorneys, many try to stall. The opposing attorney we dealt with was completely non-responsive. Melinda had to do his job and hers. She had to draft every legal document and force the other side to respond. She pushed as hard as possible in the face of what seemed like the Berlin Wall, and succeeded to get me free and save my life. And if you think because she is female that she might be slanted toward female clients, that is not the case. I am a middle aged 300lb 6’9” tall man. She represented me and protected me like no other ever could. She has the utmost integrity. You cannot do better.

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Jay Haggerty

Family lawyer | Oct 03

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Ann Knotek

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Certified Family Law Specialist, Indiana Family Law Certification Board

Associations

1999 - Present

Morgan County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Hendricks County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

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

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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

25

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
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