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Melody Brooks Royall

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 41 years

Adoption Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family

13430 Northwest Fwy Ste 270, Houston, TX

About Melody

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Adoption 80%

40 years

80%
Family 20%

40 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 41 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1984

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Royalls A Professional Corporation

13430 Northwest Fwy Ste 270, Houston, TX, 77040-6019

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Melody Brooks Royall's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jennifer | February 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience

We had a wonderful experience with this office during our adoption finalization. The staff was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond. Ms. Royall was kind and knowledgeable. Our in-court experience went smoothly. We would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone.

Posted by James and Christina | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SO THANKFUL!

When we set out to find an adoption attorney to handle our families situation....we had no idea how grateful we would be to have selected Melody Royall. It was sort of an easy open close case at first with the mother voluntarily relinquishing rights....Melody was very patient, knowledgeable and cari...ng about the delicate situation since it was in the family. The adoption went through...all was good....until a few years later we hired Melody Royall again to help us with the biological mother wanting to get her rights back. Melody again represented us with all her knowledge, advice, patience, caring and professionalism we again made the right decision and our family was again thankful for her! Melody and her staff were always there to answer questions and guide us in our families best interest and we are forever thankful to have met her and have her for this journey! She truly cares about the children and her clients and we would definitely recommend her for your own journey of adoption!

Posted by Linda | March 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best!

We've worked with Melody off and on for years. She helped her father represent us many years ago and then again in the last few years with another legal matter. My husband and I agree that we never had to worry a great deal with Melody in our corner; we always knew that we had the best representatio...n that we could possible have. It was obvious the way she paid attention to detail and was comfortable in any county or venue that we were in. I would recommend her to anyone. No reservations.

Posted by Christine | November 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Knowledgeable, and Caring

There isn't enough time in the day to say how fortunate we were to have used Melody Royall to represent us in the adoption of little boy. She is knowledgeable, dependable, patient and caring. Our situation was a tough one, but Melody was honest and never misleading. The Royalls and their assistant, T...ina, made our experience as smooth and positive as possible. We would not hesitate to seek her professional advice and guidance again if needed. It was Melody's expertise in the field of adoption that helped to make our dream a reality.

Posted by TIFFANY | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adoption/Family Attorney

We have used Melody Royall for 2 adoptions ( 2008 & 2015) & my mother in law used her services for 1 adoption. Our adoptions went very smoothly.She cares about her clients & the children. She makes you feel very comfortable with the process & clearly explains the steps that will be taken through out ...the process. If a difficult circumstance arises during the adoption process she puts you at ease & helps you thru it. I would highly recommend her for an adoption attorney.

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Amy Slaughter

Adoption lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable and a joy to work with and professional as opposing counsel."

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Martha Bourne

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a model of professionalism in the way she practices family law. In particular, I have witnessed firsthand her handling of highly contested termination of parental rights cases."

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Georganna Simpson

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Melody is the consummate professional, hardworking, has an outstanding knowledge of the law, pays attention to detail, and works towards resolution, rather than stirring up controversies. She treats clients, as well as, the courts and opposing counsel with respect."

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Michael Craig

Adoption lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I officed with this lawyer for years, and she is an excellent attorney, professionally handling very complex cases in adoption and terminations with a high degree of proficiency, empathy and ethics."

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Lennea Cannon

Adoption lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked both with and against Melody and hold her in the highest regard as an expert in her field. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Gerald Bates

Adoption lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Melody is a highly competent, effective and experienced adoption lawyer. Whenever an adoption client needs representation in the Houston area, she is who I will recommend.."

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Janet Brumley

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melody Royall is a wonderful lawyer who is well-known throughout the state of Texas for her knowledge of family law and her compassionate care of her clients. She is highly ethical and I am honored to add my endorsement of her."

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Norma Trusch

Adoption lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is totally dedicated to getting the best results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Associations

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

1993 - 1993

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Member

Education

1984

University of Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Speaking Engagements

1999

PDN Adoption Law In Texas

Adoption Overview Interstate Adoptions

1997

NBI Adoption Law In Texas

Adoption Overview Interstate Adoptions

1995

South Texas Institute for General Practitioners and Legal Assistants

Adoption Issues

1995

Marriage Dissolution Institute

From the Mouth of Babes: Child Hearsay And Exceptions

1995

Advanced Family Law Course

Foreign Adoptions

1994

Advanced Family Law Course

Paternity, Adoption and Termination Litigation

1993

South Texas Institute for General Practitioners and Legal Assistants

Running Your Law Office Efficiently

1993

Marriage Dissolution Institute

Pretrial Disposal of Cases

1993

Advanced Family Law Course

Foreign Adoptions

1992

Advanced Family Law Course

The Basics of Termination and Adoption

1991

Advanced Family Law Course

Adoption/Termination

1990

South Texas Institute for General Practitioners & Legal Assistants

Termination and Adoptions

1990

Advanced Family Law Course

Private Adoptions

1989

Family Law for the Experienced Non-Specialist

Jurisdiction, Venue and Standing

1989

Advanced Family Law Course

Private and Interstate Adoptions

Languages

English

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