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Attorney Melissa Cass, formerly known professionally as Melissa Kelly Schroeder, has practiced law since 1995. She established The Kelly Law Firm, L.L.C. with a commitment to providing clients with individualized attention and straightforward legal guidance. Drawing on decades of experience, Melissa helps individuals and families navigate family law matters with honest representation, practical advice, and a focus on achieving effective resolutions.
For the duration of her career, Melissa has proudly represented clients in a variety of family law matters. These include matters related to children such as addressing custody and support. In addition, she assists with divorce matters including marital settlement agreements, spousal support and property division. She is also a skilled family law litigator who can confidently handle contempt proceedings, post-judgment modification hearings and even criminal defense matters. Whether she is helping parents, politicians, military personnel, educators or professional athletes, she provides high-quality representation to all.
Melissa is a member of the State Bars of Kansas and Missouri as well as the Johnson County Bar Association. Melissa attended the highly acclaimed Washburn University School of Law and Kansas State University where she received degrees in Political Science and Sociology. She is the mother of three beautiful children and has always said, the day she became a mother is a day she became a much better lawyer.
With more than 30 years of legal experience, Melissa is a renowned mediator and negotiator, often saving her clients time and money in the process. She is skilled at handling the most complex family legal matters. From divorce cases involving significant assets to contentious child custody disputes, she is a staunch legal advocate during settlement negotiations and at trial, if necessary.
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State: Missouri
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Acquired: 1996
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family
Posted by AnaMaria | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Caring, prepared and exceptional!
Melissa is the best! She is a partner in the fight against the unjust, she is in the battle with you and for you. When we were up against a difficult case (to say the least), Melissa handled it with grace and confidence. She had our case at the forefront of her mind, always keeping the children’s bes...
Posted by Joey | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Honest, Aggressive Representation, and Caring
Melissa Schroeder is certainly a top notch Family Law Attorney in Johnson County. She is very passionate, professional, experienced and extremely skilled at what she does. Her counsel and expertise have proven to be so very valuable. Anyone who has found themselves facing divorce / custody battles k...
I am fortunate to have a job that I am passionate about. Thank you for allowing us to assist you.
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Polite, honest, and dedicated representation
Melissa Schroeder is unique of sorts - A small law firm that she owns, and two magnificent paralegals. Melissa did more for me in 3 Motion filings than the last 2 counsels I had on my family case and she delivered results. Anyone knows that a Small Business is typically 5 employees or less and given ...
Thank you so very much for trusting me with your matter.
Posted by Paul | November 07, 2014
Does everything expected of a great attorney and more
Melissa is a very passionate, hard-working attorney. What set her apart from other attorneys is she took a special interest in me and my family on a personal level. She was able to build a strong case and delivered compelling arguments in the courtroom. She also demonstrated a strong attention to ...
"I have had a number of interactions with Ms. Kelly over the years. I find her to be highly competent and interactive. I am happy to endorse her."
"I have known Melissa for many years and had the pleasure of woking with her on Family Law cases over the years. I find her to be kind as a person as well as skillful and effective as a lawyer. I would recommend her to anyone."
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2000 - Present
Attorney, The Kelly Law Firm L.L.C.
1995 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Missouri BarMember
1995 - Present
Johnson County Bar AssociationMember
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
English