team-member

Melinda Young

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Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

The best way to get to know me is to know why I am a lawyer. I did not grow up knowing I wanted to be a lawyer. There were no lawyers in my family, and I did not even know any lawyers. But, as my mother would tell you, two things have always driven me: standing up for anyone that has been hurt or treated unfairly, and the desire to correct an injustice in order to pave the way for a better future.Once I discovered that as a lawyer, I could stand up for people that have been hurt and treated unfairly, I knew I had found my calling. I am proud to be a lawyer because I believe lawyers can level the playing field and ensure that everyone has a voice, not just those with power.I was born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas. After high school, I left Hutchinson and moved around a bit, searching for my passion in life. After several years, I realized that Kansas was my home and Kansans were who I wanted to help the most. I worked full-time for Bretz Law Office as a paralegal while attending college at night. I received my undergraduate degree from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas.I received my law degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. During law school, I became an Editor for the Washburn Law Journal and a published author. I received the John F. Keuther Award for Outstanding Comment for my publication, Discrimination for the Sake of the Children.After law school, I returned to Hutchinson and Bretz Law Office. In 2013, Matt and I became partners and we changed the firm name to Bretz & Young, LLC.When I am not working for my clients, I love spending time with my husband and daughter. You can usually find any one of us performing or participating in local theatre. My husband and daughter enjoy acting and singing. I, however, have the most fun performing improv, although I am not holding my breath waiting for Whose Line Is It Anyway? is call.I am licensed in Kansas and by the United States District Courts in Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Missouri. I am a member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association and Kansas Women Attorneys Association. I am currently handling injury cases including car, truck and motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, falls and other injuries on another’s property, inadequate security, nursing home, and wrongful termination.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Melinda Young Law, LLC1 East 30th AvenuePO Box 1405Hutchinson, KS, 67502

Office: (620) 860-1207

Website: N/A

Reviews

Murray
July 12, 2020

Melinda has been a wonderful and compassionate attorney. She is extremely hard working and has helped my family and me through one of the most difficult times in our lives.

Bethnay
November 11, 2018

I am still a client, but highly recommend there services. I have received the best care since my injuries and honestly don’t know what I would do with out here help.

Gabriel
February 15, 2016

I was injured while I was still a minor, so Bretz & Young helped me for a long time! When the annuity didn't pay out like it was supposed to, I called, and then I had my check in a week. I would recommend Bretz & Young!

June
January 21, 2016

I was hit by a car as a pedestrian. Bretz & Young got all of my medical bills covered and made sure I was compensated. Every time I called the paralegals and attorneys were so helpful. They even explained things to my daughter! I would recommend Melinda Young to anyone who is injured.

anonymous
March 15, 2012

Melinda represented me in 2011. She did an outstanding job and we obtained a great result. I highly recommend her.

Murray
July 12, 2020

Melinda has been a wonderful and compassionate attorney. She is extremely hard working and has helped my family and me through one of the most difficult times in our lives.

Bethnay
November 11, 2018

I am still a client, but highly recommend there services. I have received the best care since my injuries and honestly don’t know what I would do with out here help.

Gabriel
February 15, 2016

I was injured while I was still a minor, so Bretz & Young helped me for a long time! When the annuity didn't pay out like it was supposed to, I called, and then I had my check in a week. I would recommend Bretz & Young!

June
January 21, 2016

I was hit by a car as a pedestrian. Bretz & Young got all of my medical bills covered and made sure I was compensated. Every time I called the paralegals and attorneys were so helpful. They even explained things to my daughter! I would recommend Melinda Young to anyone who is injured.

anonymous
March 15, 2012

Melinda represented me in 2011. She did an outstanding job and we obtained a great result. I highly recommend her.

Murray
July 12, 2020

Melinda has been a wonderful and compassionate attorney. She is extremely hard working and has helped my family and me through one of the most difficult times in our lives.

Bethnay
November 11, 2018

I am still a client, but highly recommend there services. I have received the best care since my injuries and honestly don’t know what I would do with out here help.

Gabriel
February 15, 2016

I was injured while I was still a minor, so Bretz & Young helped me for a long time! When the annuity didn't pay out like it was supposed to, I called, and then I had my check in a week. I would recommend Bretz & Young!

June
January 21, 2016

I was hit by a car as a pedestrian. Bretz & Young got all of my medical bills covered and made sure I was compensated. Every time I called the paralegals and attorneys were so helpful. They even explained things to my daughter! I would recommend Melinda Young to anyone who is injured.

anonymous
March 15, 2012

Melinda represented me in 2011. She did an outstanding job and we obtained a great result. I highly recommend her.