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Melissa Ann Russo
also known as Russo Law, PLLC
About Melissa
Biography
State & Federal Admittance
- State Bar of Texas, 2016
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2019
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2019
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2019
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2019
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2019
Certifications and Specialty Training
- Real Estate Sales Agent, Texas Real Estate Commission, The State of Texas, License No. 580504, Austin Institute of Real Estate; Austin, Texas, 2007
- Mediation (40-Hour Training certification), St. Mary's School of Law; San Antonio, Texas, 2015
- Advanced Family Law Mediation (24-Hour Training certification), St. Mary's School of Law; San Antonio, Texas, 2015
- HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates Certification - Texas House Bill 300 Confidentiality of Medical Information Act ; Austin, Texas, 2018
- Sensitive Personal Information Training Certification, Office of the Attorney General of Texas; Austin, Texas, 2021
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention Program (FWAPP) Certification, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Austin, Texas, 2020
- Discrimination and Harassment Awareness Training Certification, Office of the Attorney General of Texas; Austin, Texas, 2020
- Human Trafficking: Be the One Training Certification, Office of the Attorney General of Texas; Austin, Texas, 2018
Legal Publications and Presentations
- Ellis, Luke Joseph and Melissa Russo, Recent Developments in Texas Condemnation Law Favoring Property Owner Rights, State Bar of Texas, 11TH Annual Agriculture Law CLE teaching paper; Lubbock, TEXAS, May 25-26, 2017
- Presenter, Stalking and Intimate Partner Family Violence, Tarrant County College; Fort Worth, Texas, March 6, 2018
- Presenter, Understanding Protective Orders in Texas, Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Austin, Texas, Spring 2018
- Presenter, Litigating Pro Bono or Meager Means Family Law Cases, State Bar of Texas CLE #174023487, Frank Phillips College; Perryton, Texas, August 9, 2018
- Presenter, Trauma Informed and Empowerment Based Advocacy, Panhandle Crisis Center; Perryton, Texas, August 9, 2018
Volunteer and Pro Bono Work
- State Bar of Texas Pro Bono Texas Campaign 2017-2018
- Volunteer Legal Service of Central Texas; Austin, Texas, 2017-2018
- Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Real Estate Division; San Antonio, Texas, 2015
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 10 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2016
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Location
Russo Law, PLLC
10109 Lake Creek Pkwy, 170202, Austin, TX, 78729
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Posted by Gerardo | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Recommendation for Ms. Russo
Ms. Russo represented me in my divorce 2 years ago. She is compassionate in meeting the needs of her clients. She is passionate about providing the utmost legal representation for her clients at all times. I found her to be detail oriented, extremely organized and prepared in court proceedings. M...
Melissa Ann Russo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Respected Expert Through Analytical Intellect Navigating Resolution, Unyielding Strategist Serving Others. Having gone to law school with Russo and maintained a professional relationship for over ten years, I can confidently vouch for her work ethic and intellect. As a long-time peer, I can attest to Melissa’s unyielding tenacity, which is always guided by a strong ethical compass and notable empathy. Her ability to dissect complex legal issues and offer unique, actionable insights is unmatched. Anyone looking for a dedicated, highly perceptive legal professional will find exactly that in Melissa Ann Russo—qualities that are absolutely vital in Family Law matters."
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Experience
Associations
2025 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationWYLA Board of Directors, Treasurer
2025 - Present
State Bar of Texas Appellate Law SectionMember
2025 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2023 - Present
Texas College BarMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of Texas Family Law SectionMember
Education
N/A
Mount Saint Mary's University
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Texas at Austin
BA with High Honors
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