Melanie Ann Haynes

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Melanie Ann Haynes

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Prairie Village, KS
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

5301 W. 75th Street, Suite 100, Prairie Village, KS

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About Melanie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, Annulment, Legal Separation, Establishing Original Child Custody Orders

24 years | 500 cases

40%
Child Custody 20%

Custody trials, Modification to Existing Orders

24 years | 150 cases

20%
Child Support 20%

Establishing Child Support, Modify Child Support

24 years | 150 cases

20%
Family 20%

Paternity

24 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 21 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Melanie A. Haynes

5301 W. 75th Street, Suite 100, Prairie Village, KS, 66208

hayneslawfirmllc.com

Melanie Ann Haynes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Amanda | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review

She was very easy to work with, listened to my concerns and helped in any way possible. She was also on top of her game when it came to getting things filed and getting the ball rolling. She was quick to communicate with my ex's lawyer, and persistent when that was not reciprocated at times. Definit...ely happy with how things turned out and her efficiency.

Melanie Haynes

Replied last May 16, 2023

Thank you so much for great review! Sometimes working with other attorneys can be difficult when they aren't responsive, but I'm very glad it went in your favor in the end! I wish you the best!

Posted by Daniel | January 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Melanie Haynes Review

I retained Melanie to represent me through my divorce, which involved a somewhat complex Property Settlement Agreement. Melanie was extremely accommodating and considerate of my concerns, and continuously worked to ensure that all of the property was correctly settled. Melanie was also very thorough ...in providing communication to all parties involved, and keeping me in the loop throughout. I would have no reservation recommending Melanie to anyone going through a similar situation, and would turn to her for any further legal representation needs.

Melanie Haynes

Replied last February 27, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review! I'm thrilled with how things turned out for you!

Posted by Gin | May 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and personable

Melanie stayed on top of everything from the beginning to the end of the divorce. She is a wealth of knowledge and able to walk you through the process and give you advice and help you think through your options. She is on your side and there to answer your questions. She brought up things for me to ...consider that I never would have thought of. She is able to explain the legal verbiage to someone that is pretty clueless on these matters.

Melanie Haynes

Replied last June 01, 2022

Thank you so much for the five-star review! It means so much to me that you'd take time to do this.

Posted by Erica Linderer | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

I have worked on and off with Melanie for years now. She helped me navigate my way through a divorce in 2012 with professionalism. She is very knowledgeable about family and custody laws. She always kept me informed and made me aware of everything I needed to know to get to the process successfully. ...She did all this in a timely manner. Recently, she helped me gain the rights to my children. I would recommend Melanie to anyone who is going through a divorce or has a custody matter. She has helped me through both and I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to stand up for me. I will absolutely use her again if needed. She’s knowledgeable, professional and also makes sure she is aware of exactly what you need and want and will do all she can to make it happen for you. Best lawyer, hands down! Very pleased.

Melanie Haynes

Replied last December 03, 2021

Thank you so much for the great review! I've been really impressed with you and I'm very happy with the results we received.

Posted by Jarard | August 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child custody case

Really great attorney, I really appreciated how Melanie helped me through my child custody case. Having a few different lawyers and, going through multiple cases. Im glad I was referenced to Melanie from a very good friend. I knew from the start our feel out meeting that she was the right attorney fo...r me. She definitely made me feel comfortable through my whole case, their was never a point in my case where I wasn't in the know with what was going in my case, I never felt out of the loop, I never felt like she was playing both sides. She was very organized, comprising with her answers and knowledgeable whenever I felt the need to ask questions. She was also very guided and open to talking about things which personally I felt a level comfort. Some attorneys are one out to just get your money, some really don't care about the task at hand or get the big picture overall looking further down the road. Truthfully speaking Melanie did a great job in my case really helping me understand the big picture for further down the line and, really breaking it down in our personal conversations. I really appreciated the fact that she was very responsive with sending back and forth emails, and if I needed to call or schedule a call with her she would always do her best to set a time to make it work. Overall really fantastic lawyer for me personally, I would definitely recommend Melanie to anyone going through a child custody case especially being a single father. She takes her job very seriously and looks out for your personal best interest, and once again does very great job of helping you see long term plans that could help you down the road also. Hiring a quality attorney is definitely worth it especially when they help you see it from both sides of things. Once again the level of communication was also expressed with caring feelings of making the right decisions for me, and my kids. I cant say enough good things about the way I was represented. Thank you for everything!

Melanie Haynes

Replied last August 30, 2021

Thank you so much for the awesome review; it really means a lot to me!

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Eric Morrison

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melanie is a very diligent and thoughtful family lawyer. She has the ability to navigate complex matters with skill and tact. She knows when to be firm and when to take a more relaxed approach, so as to not inflame an already emotional situation."

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Laura Smith

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie is an excellent attorney. Her attention to detail and proven litigation skills provide her clients with superior results. She is savvy. She enjoys a great reputation with both judges and fellow attorneys. I recommend Melanie without reservation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

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Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Haynes Law Firm LLC

2005 - 2015

Partner, Gilby & Haynes Law Firm, LLP

Associations

2004 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

Paralegal Studies

Family Law

Languages

English

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