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Melissa F. Cornell

4.6
9 reviews
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Broken Arrow, OK
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Child Custody ... +7 more

2801 E. Kenosha Street, Box 140185, Broken Arrow, OK

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About Melissa

Biography

Creating a bright and secure future for you and your family. Call us today at 918-574-6579!

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Adoption 18%

I practice step-parent adoptions, agency adoptions, adoptions from the state and adoptions involving the Indian Child Welfare Act [ICWA].

22 years

18%
Family 18%

I practice all legal issues related to the family including adoption, child custody, child support, divorce, legal separation, and prenuptials among other issues.

22 years

18%
Child Custody 14%

Child custody issues are a large part of my practice from parents who agree on custody to high-conflict custody cases.

22 years

14%
Divorce and Separation 14%

This is the main area of my practice- from the most simple divorce agreements to high-asset, complicated divorces.

22 years

14%
Alimony 8%

I have handled numerous cases with alimony issues both defending against a claim for alimony and pursuing a claim for alimony.

22 years

8%
Appeals 8%

I currently have two (2) published opinions with the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals: Wingert v. Johnson, which involves a child custody issue and Radford v. Radford, which involves an attempt to disqualify an attorney in a case.

22 years

8%
Child Support 8%

I practice child support issues not only in district court but administrative [DHS] court, as well.

22 years

8%
Domestic Violence 4%

Prior to law school, I was employed as an advocate of victims of assault and domestic violence. I have had hours of training in this issue and completely understand the dynamics.

4%
Marriage and Prenuptials 4%

I not only have drafted and reviewed many prenuptials in my years of practice but have also testified as an expert witness in this area of law in Telluride, Colorado.

4%
Uncontested Divorce 4%

As part of my practice, I offer a flat fee for parties who have already reached an agreement as to the issues in their divorce and simply need the paperwork to be drafted by an attorney with knowledge of what is needed.

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Gold Client Champion

Gold Client Champion

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Licenses

Licensed in Oklahoma for 21 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2004

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Cornell Law Firm

2801 E. Kenosha Street, Box 140185, Broken Arrow, OK, 74014

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Melissa F. Cornell's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Child Custody (5) Divorce & Separation (5) Family (3) Litigation (1)
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Posted by Jennifer | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Tenatious & Talented

I have worked with Melissa for over 8 years, at times what seemed to me exhausting and endless. She is practical, KNOWS THE LAWS, a powerful fighter for family and children. She is compassionate to sensitive matters, listens attentively, processes, answers questions with a quick turnaround time, an...d remains calm in highly emotional situations. She has a dynamic working relationship within her community; well-known and respected. Melissa and her team are professional, respectful and work collaboratively with each other and their clients. Their communication is constant, and things get done. There were times when giving up would have been easier, but she handled apprehension with grace and strength. Family issues require empathy, patience, and compassion while emotions are volatile. Melissa has demonstrated from the beginning & over the years her abilities, talents and tenacious drive to do what is best and right in difficult situations. She is trustworthy, ethical and committed to finding a resolution, agreement, or final disposition. She motivates and empowers those who feel all hope may be lost or the damage is irreversible. Melissa carves a path to explore options. She takes every step with you until we are able to find our through difficult times.

Melissa Cornell

Replied last January 17, 2019

Thank you for your incredibly kind words! It was a pleasure representing you and I thank you for letting me go on this part of your journey with you. Issues in family law can be difficult legally, emotionally and financially so it is important that you have an attorney you trust who will empower you and who will help you navigate the law where it takes not only an understanding of the written law but an understanding of the other factors that will impact your case.

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Melissa F. Cornell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Beck

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is a zealous advocate for her clients. I have worked with Melissa on a number of matters over the past few years and have found her to be conscientious and very effective. I would -- and frequently do -- recommend Melissa to handle family law matters."

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Moura Robertson

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa and I were law partners for many years, and I can attest to her legal skills and ethics. She fights hard for her clients."

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Deborah Perdue

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melissa is a zealous advocate, and works hard on each task she undertakes. I highly recommend her."

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Aaron Bundy

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa is a very knowledgeable divorce lawyer, and she is always prepared. I highly recommend her."

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Megan Beck

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Moura Robertson

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2025

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Cornell Law Firm

2007 - 2015

Owner/Partner, Robertson Cornell

2005 - 2007

Owner/Partner, Wagner & Cornell, LLP

2004 - 2005

Associate, Wagner & Grundy, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2004 - Present

Tulsa County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Oklahoma Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Tulsa County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Owens v. Owens, 2023 OK 12, 529 P.3d 905

Radford v. Radford, 2016 OK CIV APP 24 , 371 P.3d 1158

Affirmed

Johnson v. Wingert, 2011 OK CIV APP 128 , 268 P.3d 145

Reversed and Remanded

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Education

2004

University of Tulsa College of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2018

Advanced Family Law Concepts: Theory and Practice

“Closely Held Retail and Service Businesses”

2016

Last Chance CLE

"Disqualification of Attorneys: Weapon or Sword"

2016

Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law

"A View of Thorny Custody Issues"

2014

Monthly Business Meeting and CLE

"Oklahoma Statute Title 43 § 112"

2014

Issues Affecting Custody

"2014 Statutes Affecting Family Law"

2013

Family Law - Left Behind

“Family Law - What is Best for the Children”

2012

TCBA CLE

"The Law(lessness) of Alimony"

2011

Whose Best Interest is it Anyway?

"Whose Best Interest is it Anyway?"

2010

TCBA CLE

"Dissolution of Marriage - the Basics"

2008

TCBA CLE

"Dissolution of Marriage - the Basics"

2007

TCBA CLE

"Dissolution of Marriage - the Basics"

2006

TCBA CLE

"Dissolution of Marriage - the Basics"

2005

TCBA CLE

Dissolution of Marriage – the Basics

Publications

2007

Languages

English

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