Melissa Ann Russo

Melissa Ann Russo

also known as Russo Law, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Employment & Labor, Appeals, Civil Rights

10109 Lake Creek Pkwy, 170202, Austin, TX

About Melissa

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 9 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2016

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Russo Law, PLLC

10109 Lake Creek Pkwy, 170202, Austin, TX, 78729

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Melissa Ann Russo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Gail | November 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

My advocate

I can highly recommend Melissa Russo to represent you in family law matters in Williamson county. Melissa is hard-working, deeply attentive to detail, clearly explaining each step of the legal process, and offering thoughtful, honest counsel so that I could make informed decisions. She was recommend...ed to me by a man whose wife had been represented by her! "She worked hard for my ex-wife... unlike my lawyers!" I felt well-represented, truly blessed to have Melissa at my side during the divorce process. She heard my desires and concerns and adapted to incorporate those.

Posted by Karen | October 20, 2025 | Family

You can count on compassion from Melissa Russo

I’m truly thankful to have had Melissa navigate me through a really tough transition. I felt so overwhelmed and exhausted. I needed compassion for my unique situation, not just information on the law. Melissa gave me both. She kindly explained my legal options and provided me with resources to help m...e make the best possible decisions for myself and my special needs son.

Posted by Wayne | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Phenomenally Devoted Attorney

Ms. Melissa Russo is a phenomenally devoted attorney who is an even better person. I have not found attorneys with anything approximating her concern and engagement for her clients. She has always been invaluable to me and my family and I would completely endorse her representing anyone for a family ...law issue. She is a blessing to know! She will give you everything she has on your behalf!

Posted by Carlos | July 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

I recommend Melissa A. Russo as a lawyer

I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa Russo as a family lawyer, especially for anyone navigating the challenges of divorce. Melissa combines deep legal expertise with a rare degree of empathy and professionalism. From the start, she brought clarity and calm to a difficult situation, guiding me through e...ach step with confidence, transparency, and compassion. Her strategic approach ensured my rights were protected, and she advocated fiercely while maintaining respect and integrity throughout the process. Melissa is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly listens — a rare combination that made me feel supported both legally and personally. She helped me achieve a fair and favorable outcome, and I’m grateful for her commitment, attention to detail, and dedication to my case. If you’re looking for a family lawyer who’s not only exceptionally skilled but deeply human, Melissa Russo is the one you want by your side.

Posted by Anthony | July 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, Compassionate, Persevering throughout your Case.

Ms. Russo is hands down the best Attorney in this field. In the beginning searching for a lawyer who generally cares for your case or situation was tough. I went through a good list of attorneys and felt the legal aspect of my case but not the personal touch or care to what I was going through. Until... I met Ms.Russo. She immediately set up a consultation with me and for the first time out of a list of attorneys I felt like I can let my side be heard. As almost if she was writing a novel to my life she wrote down every aspect and detail that could pertain to helping my case. My case pertained to Child Custody and establishing a parental relationship with my daughter. As she weeded through my situation I could already tell she was looking to the next step and best approach for my case. I seen and heard the actual care for me and my daughter. I didn’t leave her office and I knew she was my Attorney from that moment on. My case was complex with details you couldn’t miss but Ms.Russo knew how to track down everything to get to where we needed to be. In an exact 1 year time which is relatively “fast” for a case such as mine; I went from a Non-Custodial Parent with limited access to my daughter, to a Sole Managing Conservator all thanks to Ms.Russo. I can now embrace my daughter everyday and in other words I get to be a “Full Time Dad”. Her demeanor in every court hearing was nothing but determined for my side to be heard. She gave a Father a voice in the court room and explained my side with expert legal knowledge and compassion as if it was a family member speaking for me. What matters most is that she fought for the best outcome each time not only for me but most importantly for my daughter. Ms.Russo there is nothing more I can say but from a defeated man walking into your office you gave me a hope that I can be in my daughter life and you delivered. From my daughter and I - Thank You. Whoever reads this and is wondering about Ms.Russo and your tired, emotional drained thinking about what’s next in your case, and just feel overlooked; look no further for help because Ms.Russo is already looking for the best out come and plan for you and the family/daughter/son etc. A true blessing. Again Thank You.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

2025 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

WYLA Board of Directors, Treasurer

2025 - Present

State Bar of Texas Appellate Law Section

Member

2025 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2023 - Present

Texas College Bar

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Texas Family Law Section

Member

Education

N/A

University of Texas at Austin

BA with High Honors

N/A

St. Mary’s University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AUSTIN TEXAS

UNDERSTANDING PROTECTIVE ORDERS IN TEXAS

2018

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, FORT WORTH, TEXAS

STALKING AND INTIMATE PARTNER FAMILY VIOLENCE

2018

State Bar of Texas CLE #174023487, Frank Phillips College; Perryton, Texas

LITIGATING MEAGER MEANS FAMILY LAW CASES

2018

PANHANDLE CRISIS CENTER; PERRYTON, TEXAS

TRAUMA INFORMED AND EMPOWERMENT BASED ADVOCACY

Publications

2017

State Bar of Texas Recent Developments in Texas Condemnation Law Favoring Property Owner Rights
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