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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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult experiences in life. Melissa and Josie were an incredible team that held my hand, were a shoulder to cry on and a source of strength through all 2.5 years of a divorce involving a young child and domestic violence. They worked to appoint a GAL, ...a custody evaluator and managed through a retired judge and a spouse who fired the first set of attorneys. Through all the bumps in the road and all the contention, they had a clear plan, were consistently prepared, thoughtful, present, responsive, technical and very much in my corner while helping me through all the phases of my proceeding. I’d highly recommend Melissa and her team to anyone looking for a trustworthy, fair, strategic and compassionate family attroney.

Posted by Jose | January 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thankful for Melissa and team!

Going through the kind of thing that requires family law is never easy. The team at JM handled the issue very well. They communicated clearly and worked with me to ensure that I got what I needed to be able to move forward with my life. I recommend them.

Posted by Sean | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Someone I could trust

Going through the divorce process was daunting to say the least. The first time I spoke with Melissa to discuss my concerns and my goals she listened and responded with understanding as well as a high level path. Her ability to put my mind at ease right from the start added to why I choose to work wi...th her. Her and her team’s timely responses and turnaround on the work was impressive. I felt like I was going through my divorce with her at my side. We were able to get to the finish line faster than I expected with a result that both sides felt good with. She is a reliable and great lawyer and an equally good person, so I can’t recommend her enough. My advice is to choose someone who wants what is best for you, I am glad I did.

Posted by Mara | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, knowledgeable, hard-working, and understanding

Melissa expertly represented me in a complex, post-divorce decree case. She was knowledgeable in all subject areas and researched further when needed. Melissa was consistent and caring from beginning to end--listening to my concerns and keeping me informed--and maintained a trustworthy and profession...al demeanor as she fought for my best interests. Ultimately, we prevailed. I highly recommend Melissa for family law representation.

Posted by Stephanie | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Highly Recommend Melissa!

Prior to getting married, I hired Melissa to help me through my prenuptial agreement. I did not know much about the process and Melissa was patient and thorough and made sure I understood each part of the agreement. We only had a few weeks to finalize our agreement before the wedding and Melissa was ...extremely efficient, professional, and made sure I was comfortable with every part of the agreement. She was in constant communication with me, even on the weekends, which I greatly appreciated. If you’re looking for a family law attorney who you can trust has your best interest at heart, I highly recommend that you hire Melissa!

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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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