Melissa Renee Winkler-York

Melissa Renee Winkler-York

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

4259 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN

About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

22 years

25%
Child Custody 20%

22 years

20%
Child Support 20%

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 21 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC

4259 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN, 46227

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Melissa Renee Winkler-York's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Shawn | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best Lawyer

I have had 2 cases which Melissa represented me. Both cases I felt Melissa showed that she brings the intelligence needed to win, or at least get the best results for what is presented to her. I truly believe that without her help and knowledge I wouldn't of got custody of my 2 boys. The firm is not ...expensive and will work with you with payments if needed. I highly recommend this firm and Melissa in a whole. All staff from the time I entered the doors were helpful and courteous.

Posted by Brianna | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Excellent Lawyer

Melissa, helped me with mediation against my ex husband. She was VERY on it. She was great to work with and her staff is great also. They helped everytime I called and she knew what to expect that day. I would recommend her to everyone. She is great at what she does! Thank you, Melissa

Posted by Brandon | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer

Melissa is a very hard working attorney. She has helped with 2 separate cases regarding my children and divorce. I would recommend her services to anyone.

Posted by Brandon | March 19, 2013 | Child Custody

A Father's Best Hope For His Children!

Over the past several years, I have had to utilize Melissa's representation quite a few times in the matter of legal custody, supervised visitations, and child support issues for my two children. As a Father, It is extremely difficult to get custody in this state, but I cant say enough about Melissa ...and her ability to get the job done! I have legal custody of my two children and Melissa was instrumental in making sure that the best interest of the children were always at hand. I have highly recommened Melissa to two other people with custody issues as well. She and Memorie make the tribulations of legal issues easy to deal with and are always professional, courteous, and polite. Thank you, both, for all of your continued help!

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Melissa Renee Winkler-York's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Swenson

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Winkler-York was a pleasure to work with in our contested case."

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Aaron Myers

Family lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Melissa for many years now; she is an outstanding attorney that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking counsel for family law matters."

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Jason Wischmeyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa is a very good attorney and works hard for her clients without dragging out matters unnecessarily. Good to work with and would recommend her for clients to get good results for their family law matter"

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Julie Pinkus

Mediation lawyer

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Brooke Bernhardt

Family lawyer

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Jason Wischmeyer

General practice lawyer

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Aaron Myers

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Law Firm 500 Honoree, Law Firm 500

2017

Lead Cousel Verified, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2009 - Present

, The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York

2010 - 2010

Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Kids Voice of Indiana

2008 - 2016

Judge, Pro Tempore, Marion County Superior Courts

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Poynter & Bucheri, LLC

2002 - 2004

Law Clerk, Poynter & Bucheri, LLC

2000 - 2001

Legal Intern/ Clerk, Tippecanoe Couny Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2004 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

2004 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

2004 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section

Education

2004

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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