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also known as Melissa Caballero Dunn
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Acquired: 2010
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440 W Randolph St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606
62 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing Attorney
Going through a divorce is so hard and Melissa did everything in her power to help me feel educated and taken care of. She is professional, knowledgeable and compassionate, which was exactly what I needed. She listened to all my concerns and took them seriously. It was evident that she was complet...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly recommend
I'm extremely happy I hired Melissa during a messy custody battle. She did the impossible for my case. She is very knowledgeable, kind and passionate. She kept me informed and always reponsed quickly. She always went above and beyond. I'm very happy with the results.
Posted by Pamela | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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, ...
Posted by Crystal Merklin | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Always helpful and always there!
Almost 10 years ago, Melissa assisted me every step of the way with my divorce. She spoke for me during an uncomfortable settlement of full custody of my daughter and finalization of child support. A few months ago, I called Melissa to assist with a response to a motion of modification that my ex-...
"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."
"Melissa is a zealous advocate for her clients but is also a practical and fair negotiator. I endorse this attorney."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Leading Lawyer in Family Law, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014 - Present
Volunteer Child Representative, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2009 - Present
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-chair - YLS Family Law Committee
2013 - Present
Family Defense CenterYoung Professionals Board Member
2012 - Present
Chicago-Kent College of Law Alumni AssociationYoung Alumni Council Member
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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