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I am passionate about helping people with their family law problems. I help my clients with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and family abuse protection orders. As a parent myself, I understand how important these issues are to my clients. I view my job as a compassionate guide through a complex legal system that can be difficult for non-lawyers to navigate on their own. I try to resolve these issues as amicably as possible, although I have taken many cases to trial when it is necessary and appropriate to do so. I draw on my over 20 years of experience as an attorney to find the best solution to life's challenges.
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Chat withState: Michigan
Acquired: 2018
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 2000
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99 Monroe Ave NW Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by Selene | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The lawyer to have
I hired Melissa Kelleigh as my representative for my divorce and then again for parent modification. Melissa is very attentive, sensitive, resourceful and organize. Melissa is the lawyer to have in a difficult moments, always looking for the best interest of her client. I strongly recommend her.
Posted by Natalie | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
A great person and lawyer
Melissa helped me through a real tough case that involved intense safety concerns for my kiddo. It was a terribly unideal set of facts where many state agencies were involved. Melissa was not my first attorney but she was my best attorney due to her skill, grace and compassion. She didn't make me fee...
Posted by Casey | January 17, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above & Beyond
Ms. Kelleigh went above and beyond to assist me in finding the right avenue to pursue justice for my very unusual situation. She was very easy to speak with; she was kind, thoughtful, and a good listener. Before she would even discuss fees, she did research on the situation I was in, and provided me ...
"Melissa Budden Kelleigh is a great family law attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa works as a team, if possible, toward solutions that also meet her client's goals. Melissa can also be a strong advocate without the sacrifice of dignity or professionalism."
"I had the good fortune to work with Melissa Kelleigh and saw her professionalism and intellect on a first-hand basis daily. She is a thorough and conscientious attorney and is committed to her clients and her practice areas. I heartily endorse her."
2016
Pro Bono Honor Roll member, Oregon State Bar
2000
Cornelius Honor Socity Member, Lewis & Clark School of Law
2012 - Present
solo practice attorney, Kelleigh Family Law, LLC
2010 - 2012
Associate, Yates Matthews & Eaton
2009 - 2010
solo practice attorney, Melissa Kelleigh
2003 - 2007
Associate, Kennedy Watts Arellano & Ricks, LLP
2000 - 2002
Judicial Clerk, Oregon Court of Appeals
2018 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2017 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of MichiganMember
2000 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2016 - 2017
Child Welfare CounselLGBTQ Workgroup Member
2014 - 2016
Queen's BenchBoard Member
2003 - 2017
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2017
Oregon Women LawyersMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor cum laude
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts with honors
2017
Frequent speaker at workshop for women going through divorce
2016
2015
Frequent speaker at workshop for women going through divorce
2014
Frequent speaker at workshop for women going through divorce
2018
2000
English
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