Melissa Cass

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.