Melanie Ann Haynes

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.

I hired Melanie based on a recommendation from one of her colleagues. I could not have had a better attorney! My divorce became a very long, drawn out and frankly a very ugly affair ending in a trial. Melanie was the perfect mixture of professional, confidant, and counselor throughout the entire... situation. She was able to help me see the big picture and not get bogged down in the emotions. She did everything she could to keep us out of a trial but when it got to that point, I was glad I had her on my side. Melanie shines in a courtroom! I was confident in the way she prepared me, the trial outline and her performance always made sure my best interests were represented. She never missed a deadline and was very responsive. I never felt rushed and truly felt like I was her only client, even though that was far from the truth. I hope that none of my friends need her services, but if they find themselves in the position of needing a divorce attorney, there is no one else I would recommend.

I have known Melanie Haynes for nearly 20 years. It has been fun to watch her career unfold from a former law enforcement officer to practicing law. She is one of the brightest attorney’s I have had the privilege to know and I have worked with many of them. She is the total package. Possessing a ...combination of high intelligence, strong analytical and advocacy skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, she is a powerful force throughout the divorce process. It was these reasons I had reached out to her a few years back when it came to my own divorce. I’m a male and I was married to an abusive woman. For anyone leaving an abusive relationship it is difficult to break the bond of control. I was confident Melanie could handle the complexities of such a case. Looking back, I remember one instance where I could have legally filed a PFA during my divorce due to the harassment and threat of further abuse. Melanie was patient and consulted with me about the pros and cons of such a decision. In the end, we agreed to hold off on the PFA but have it ready. I learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes even if you have the power of law on your side it is wise to slowly think through all legal decisions. A PFA would have made the divorce more complex than it needed to be and I am thankful for Melanie’s guidance. Finally, Melanie is extremely respected among all other divorce attorney’s. She is able to communicate with the other attorney involved in the case which assists in litigation. In the end, I was able to keep the assets that mattered most to me yet reach a fair deal with all parties. I often refer others who are strongly considering divorce to meet with Melanie. A consultation is the first step towards reclaiming your life!! I highly recommend Melanie Haynes as a divorce attorney and am forever thankful for her services!!