Melissa Veronica Caballero

Melissa Veronica Caballero

also known as Melissa Caballero Dunn

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

440 W Randolph St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.

440 W Randolph St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Melissa Veronica Caballero's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 41 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Theresa | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

A Legal Champion!!

Melissa's exceptional legal guidance and support have been a lifeline for me during a tumultuous post-divorce ordeal. Her expertise in family law coupled with her compassionate approach provided me with the strength and clarity I needed to navigate the darkest moments. Her strategic prowess and fearl...ess advocacy ensured that every legal avenue was explored. Melissa's dedication and professionalism make her the go-to attorney for anyone in need of a legal champion in their corner. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Melissa is a savior

Melissa is amazing at her job. She was someone who I desperately needed in my corner during an extremely hard time in my life. My divorce took every ounce of every I had to survive. I would not have survived without Melissa supporting me and fighting for me every step of the way. She and her te...am were always there, always communicating, always guiding me through this awful experience. This includes the times when she felt necessary to pull me back to reality and steady the ship when I was too emotional to make the smart move. I needed her to advocate for me when I was unable to see through the tough parts. If you find yourself in an unfortunate and desperate situation, you should call her and acquire her services. I can’t imagine going through this process which anyone else.

Posted by Jennifer | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best Advice for Prenuptial Agreement

Getting engaged is an exciting time and yet can be daunting when you have a lot of assets involved. So when my fiancé had asked me for a prenuptial agreement, I wanted someone who would be assertive and advocate for me and what would be the best for me. Melissa is that person! She took a look at o...ur assets, worse case scenarios and helped me understand how different scenarios would play out for me. Melissa was a strong advocate in navigating what I should ask for and what I have the right to ask for. She helped me understand the lingo as well as how everything works in regards to the Illinois law. I have already recommended her once and I would recommend her to everyone who is looking for a strong, smart attorney who will advocate on their behalf. She is wonderful!

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Very highly recommended!

Melissa is fantastic! I interviewed over nine attorneys to represent me, and she immediately stood out as the most qualified and helpful. She quickly understood what my situation was and did a great job both in the materials she produced as well as the oral arguments she gave. In all cases, her posi...tions were persuasive with solid research and supporting evidence behind them. I very highly recommend her work!

Posted by Pamela | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Amazing, Empathetic, and Fights for you

Melissa not only has helped guide me through what started as an amicable turned messy divorce and custody case. She was able to understand what I wanted, knew what I needed, and fought for me. She also was able to empathize when I was asking for things that were not achievable, but also able to provi...de recommendations. Above and beyond anything I could have expected or anticipated.

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Melissa Veronica Caballero's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gabriela Asrow

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa is always professional and courteous, while being an excellent advocate for her clients. She is knowledgable and capable at both litigation and settlement. I enjoy working on cases with Melissa and endorse her."

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David Weiss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa is a zealous advocate for her clients but is also a practical and fair negotiator. I endorse this attorney."

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Lyn Conniff

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been on the opposite side of cases with Melissa. Melissa is a hardworking and diligent attorney. She cares about her clients and advocates assertively for them while at the same time being respectful of opposing counsel. Melissa looks for creative solutions to challenging problems."

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James Keleher

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Melissa as a family law practitioner. She is tough and aggressive when the situation calls for it, but she has also been trained in mediation and collaborative law and puts those skills to use when necessary. Melissa’s background and training give her a unique ability to resolve things both through litigation and settlement."

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Clare McMahon

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is hardworking and knowledgeable. Her energy and passion make her a resourceful and zealous advocate. In addition, Melissa is a good listener, facilitating her ability to understand her client's wants and needs in order to advocate for them. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her and I endorse her."

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James Keleher

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Leading Lawyer in Family Law, Leading Lawyers Network

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Volunteer Child Representative, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2009 - Present

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Co-chair - YLS Family Law Committee

2013 - Present

Family Defense Center

Young Professionals Board Member

2012 - Present

Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni Association

Young Alumni Council Member

Education

2010

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Languages

English

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