In addition to my legal practice, I am a Christian, a wife of 20 years, and mother of 3 children and two grandsons. My hope is to help my clients not only handle thier immediate legal needs but to assist to create situations that prevent future need for legal intervention whatever those needs might be. If that is to help them into move past the hurt and work toward putting their children first, help them move past any addictions or issues that are holding them back from being the best parent they can be, or help them with setting up plans to assist future needs. I hope you will consider using me for your legal needs and thank you for taking time to look for the right attorney to fit your needs.
Practice areas
Wood County and surrounding areas.
Wood County and surrounding areas.
Wood County and surrounding areas.
I handle CPS cases in Wood County by court appointment. I also handle Wood and surrounding counties by being retained. In other words, you may hire me to help you get your children back or to take custody of grandchildren to prevent CPS removal.
All family law matters and probate.
Termination and adoption. Adoption by a stepparent.
I handle misdemeanor cases in Wood County, Texas.
Wood County and surrounding areas.
You do not have to go through the AG. You can get a private attorney. Benefit to obtaining private counsel is that the process is quicker and usually get better results. The State of Texas does not represent you.
Wills, POA, Medical POA, Ladybird Deed. Advise on how to plan for your future needs.
Wood County and surrounding areas.
Wood County and surrounding areas.
Wood County and surrounding areas.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2006 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Most Litigated Cases Handled | Lone Star Legal Aid | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Law Office of Melissa O'Neal | 2006 - Present |
Sr. Paralegal | Crain Caton & James | 2000 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Wood County Bar Association | Treasurer | 2015 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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South Texas College of Law Houston | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mediations going well | Settled for Temporary Order's. |
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Sarah Doke, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
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I have worked with Melissa for almost a decade now and am pleased to endorse her. I refer clients to her all the time. She goes the extra mile for her clients both in and out of the courtroom.
Robert Wilson, Family Attorney on Mar 16, 2018
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