About Melissa
Practice areas
- Child custody: 17%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
- Divorce and separation: 13%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
- Probate: 13%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
- Child abuse: 10%
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.
- Mediation: 10%
All family law matters and probate.
- Adoption: 8%
Termination and adoption. Adoption by a stepparent.
- Criminal defense: 6%
I handle misdemeanor cases in Wood County, Texas.
- Guardianship: 6%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
- Child support: 5%
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.
- Estate planning: 5%
Wills, POA, Medical POA, Ladybird Deed. Advise on how to plan for your future needs.
- Real estate: 3%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
- Elder law: 2%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
- Power of attorney: 2%
Wood County and surrounding areas.
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Law Offices of Melissa O'Neal, A Profess
211 N Newsom St
Mineola, TX, 75773-2133
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2006 | 05/28/2022 |
| Legal answers | 9 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
Outstanding Attorney
5.0 stars
Posted by Norma
December 9, 2020
Great attorney!
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2017
Client
4.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
March 16, 2018
Attorney endorsements
(2)
Sarah Doke, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $150-$225/hour
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