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Ms. Smart is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Ms. Smart is a founding partner and family law attorney at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC located in Katy, Texas. Ms. Smart is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and the State of California. Ms. Smart's practice is exclusively dedicated to family law, including divorce matters, contested child custody matters, child and/or spousal support, complex property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic/family violence matters, parentage matters, and modification matters. Melissa N. Smart represents clients at all stages in family law matters including uncontested cases, litigated cases, and mediated cases.
Ms. Smart is a professional mediator.
Ms. Smart is an active member of the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of California.
Ms. Smart is a proud member of the Texas Bar College.
Ms. Smart served as the 2017 Chairperson of the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association. She was Co-Chair in 2016.
Ms. Smart was named a "Rising Star" in family law by Super Lawyers on the basis of peer recognition and professional achievement for years 2015 - 2022. She was named "Rising Star" in family law by Super Lawyers in Northern California for years 2015 - 2020. She was named "Rising Star" in family law by Super Lawyers in Texas for years 2021 - 2022.
In 2014, Ms. Smart was awarded an honor advocate award at the American Academy of Matrimonial Laywers’ Trial Practicum.
Ms. Smart received her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law where she graduated with Highest Honors and with a graduating rank of first in her class. Ms. Smart served as an associate editor and writer for the Golden Gate University Law Review and as a member of the Moot Court Board. In 2012, Ms. Smart received the Scribes American Society of Legal Writers Award for excellence in legal writing. Ms. Smart holds a Masters Degree in Philosophy.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2018
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State: California
Acquired: 2012
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21218 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX, 77450
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Gina | September 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Attorney Who Truly Delivers!
Melissa is an exceptional attorney—professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to her clients. She guided me through a difficult process with clarity and compassion, always keeping me informed and confident in the next steps. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking strong and reliable legal rep...
Posted by Brian | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional & Methodical - Highly Recommend
I have utilized Melissa’s services and expertise on several occasions and every time, have been more than pleased with her professionalism and knowledge, but also her ability to ensure that I felt as comfortable as I could during the (very difficult) process of divorce and court. She does so with an ...
Posted by Jon | February 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely satisfied
Melissa was referred to me from a work colleague. From the first consultation I found her to be professional, knowledgeable and definite about options of how to proceed. She was creative in ensuring we pursued an ‘alternate’ course of action, which ultimately prevailed. She was always willing to disc...
Posted by Graham | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney
Took on my case, quickly got it moving and resolved in mediation favorably. Would recomend.
Posted by Michael C. | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Confident, straight forward and professional - just what you need.
From my first consultation meeting, I was confident that Melissa would represent me professionally and fairly. She was assured, non-judgmental, thorough and easy to communicate with. Melissa and Diane guided me through all the steps, and clarified the overall process, including expected case timi...
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa was very professional and responded promptly to my correspondence and calls in the matter in which I served as opposing counsel. I would recommend Melissa in child custody matters."
"Melissa is intelligent, pragmatic and very well prepared. I loved having her as my opposing counsel because she was so on top of things and was so well prepared. She is very personable and represents her clients well."
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Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Honor Advocate Award (Trial Practicum), American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2012
J. Lani Bader Award for Academic Excellence, Golden Gate University School of Law
2025 - Present
Founding Partner / Attorney, Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC
2020 - 2025
Family Law Attorney, The Springer Law Firm
2016 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Madigan & Lewis, LLP
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Seeley Family Law Practice, APC
2012 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Seeley & Madigan, LLP
2011 - 2011
Judicial Extern, San Francisco County Superior Court, Unified Family Court
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, San Francisco County Superior Court, Family Law Facilitator's Office
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, San Mateo County Superior Court, Family Law Facilitator's Office
2022 - Present
Texas Bar CollegeMember
2020 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Family Bar of Fort BendMember
2018 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2017 - Present
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2016 - Present
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law SectionCo-Chair
2012 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of California
2012 - Present
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
San Mateo County BarristersMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
MA - Masters
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Highlights for 2017
2009
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