team-member

Melissa Cornell

Tulsa, OK

Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Melissa grew up in a single-parent household with a strong working mother as a role model.  Seeing how hard her mother worked to make ends meet, Melissa knows that it takes dedication to succeed.  Melissa decided from a young age that she wanted to put that work ethic and drive to use for others.  Because she enjoyed law and how it could help people, she became an attorney.  Born in Colorado, Melissa moved with her family to Tulsa in 2001 to attend the University of Tulsa College of Law where she graduated with her Juris Doctor with honor in 2004.  Since graduating, Melissa has focused her practice on all issues dealing with families including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, alimony, legal separation, prenuptial agreements and appeals.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Cornell Law Firm2504 East 21st StreetSuite ATulsa, OK, 74114 Office (918) 574-8901 2504 East 21st StreetSuite ASuite ATulsa, OK, 74114 Office (918) 574-8901(918) 574-8901

Office: (918) 574-6579

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jennifer
January 16, 2019

I have worked with Melissa for over 8 years, at times what seemed to me exhausting and endless. She is practical, KNOWS THE LAWS, a powerful fighter for family and children. She is compassionate to sensitive matters, listens attentively, processes, answers questions with a quick turnaround time, and remains calm in highly emotional situations. She has a dynamic working relationship within her community; well-known and respected. Melissa and her team are professional, respectful and work collaboratively with each other and their clients. Their communication is constant, and things get done. There were times when giving up would have been easier, but she handled apprehension with grace and strength. Family issues require empathy, patience, and compassion while emotions are volatile. Melissa has demonstrated from the beginning & over the years her abilities, talents and tenacious drive to do what is best and right in difficult situations. She is trustworthy, ethical and committed to finding a resolution, agreement, or final disposition. She motivates and empowers those who feel all hope may be lost or the damage is irreversible. Melissa carves a path to explore options. She takes every step with you until we are able to find our through difficult times.

Steve
August 10, 2015

I hired Melissa to represent me in a divorce action of which she took the lead and brought resolution to a difficult case. Melissa is straight forward and has a cool head. Melissa works very hard for the best outcome of her client. I would not hesitate to recommend Melissa at all. Everything may not be what you want to hear bit at least you get the truth and she will stand up for you in the most professional way.

Rebecca
August 13, 2020

Melissa and her team were amazing. I felt comfortable from the first consultation. My super messy divorce needed so much attention and she was the best advocate I could have asked for. Quick response time and helped me take the high road in every situation!

anonymous
January 22, 2019

Melissa represented me in a very bitter divorce case. My ex was impossible to deal with and Melissa handled her with grace and dignity throughout the entire divorce. I was extremely impressed by Melissa’s knowledge of the law and her ability to think “outside of the box” when trying to resolve the difficult issues in my case. Melissa and her staff are always personable, respectful, caring and very professional. Melissa truly cares about her clients personally and professionally. If you are seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced attorney to represent you in a divorce or child custody case, I would highly recommend Melissa F. Cornell and Cornell Law Firm.

joel
September 26, 2017

Professional, including staff. Allowed my hands on tendency and respected my input. Always clear with thorough communication. I never had to leave a voice mail. We used email when possible. Fast responses or action on suitable input or what few concerns I would have. Kept me stress free.

anonymous
September 13, 2017

Melissa Cornell was my attorney for 4 years. I’m very familiar with her attorney skills and business practices. Everything the anonymous reviewer wrote (March 2017), was true in my case as well. Melissa botched everything from the beginning. She turned simple issues into complicated long-term problems. Weeks, sometimes months would go by, before she would respond to my calls and emails. Monthly bills were outrageously high. Questionably large amounts of time billed for “reviewing” and “drafting”. My case went to trial and Melissa was an epic failure in the courtroom. I was unaware that she failed to file vital documents to protect me, and my child. I lost custody of my child to her abusive father. Melissa had no explanation, no compassion, nothing. She demanded more money and I refused, so she withdrew. Melissa left me, my child, my entire family in a devastating situation. She made over 6 figures from me, and she’s still after more money. 4 months after she withdrew, she billed me $700 for administrative fees? I’ve found countless billing ”mistakes” such as charging me double for her presence at trial, and charging me thousands for her daughter to sit in the courtroom and take notes? I will never use Melissa Cornell again, for anything.

Jennifer
January 16, 2019

I have worked with Melissa for over 8 years, at times what seemed to me exhausting and endless. She is practical, KNOWS THE LAWS, a powerful fighter for family and children. She is compassionate to sensitive matters, listens attentively, processes, answers questions with a quick turnaround time, and remains calm in highly emotional situations. She has a dynamic working relationship within her community; well-known and respected. Melissa and her team are professional, respectful and work collaboratively with each other and their clients. Their communication is constant, and things get done. There were times when giving up would have been easier, but she handled apprehension with grace and strength. Family issues require empathy, patience, and compassion while emotions are volatile. Melissa has demonstrated from the beginning & over the years her abilities, talents and tenacious drive to do what is best and right in difficult situations. She is trustworthy, ethical and committed to finding a resolution, agreement, or final disposition. She motivates and empowers those who feel all hope may be lost or the damage is irreversible. Melissa carves a path to explore options. She takes every step with you until we are able to find our through difficult times.

Steve
August 10, 2015

I hired Melissa to represent me in a divorce action of which she took the lead and brought resolution to a difficult case. Melissa is straight forward and has a cool head. Melissa works very hard for the best outcome of her client. I would not hesitate to recommend Melissa at all. Everything may not be what you want to hear bit at least you get the truth and she will stand up for you in the most professional way.

Rebecca
August 13, 2020

Melissa and her team were amazing. I felt comfortable from the first consultation. My super messy divorce needed so much attention and she was the best advocate I could have asked for. Quick response time and helped me take the high road in every situation!

anonymous
January 22, 2019

Melissa represented me in a very bitter divorce case. My ex was impossible to deal with and Melissa handled her with grace and dignity throughout the entire divorce. I was extremely impressed by Melissa’s knowledge of the law and her ability to think “outside of the box” when trying to resolve the difficult issues in my case. Melissa and her staff are always personable, respectful, caring and very professional. Melissa truly cares about her clients personally and professionally. If you are seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced attorney to represent you in a divorce or child custody case, I would highly recommend Melissa F. Cornell and Cornell Law Firm.

joel
September 26, 2017

Professional, including staff. Allowed my hands on tendency and respected my input. Always clear with thorough communication. I never had to leave a voice mail. We used email when possible. Fast responses or action on suitable input or what few concerns I would have. Kept me stress free.

anonymous
September 13, 2017

Melissa Cornell was my attorney for 4 years. I’m very familiar with her attorney skills and business practices. Everything the anonymous reviewer wrote (March 2017), was true in my case as well. Melissa botched everything from the beginning. She turned simple issues into complicated long-term problems. Weeks, sometimes months would go by, before she would respond to my calls and emails. Monthly bills were outrageously high. Questionably large amounts of time billed for “reviewing” and “drafting”. My case went to trial and Melissa was an epic failure in the courtroom. I was unaware that she failed to file vital documents to protect me, and my child. I lost custody of my child to her abusive father. Melissa had no explanation, no compassion, nothing. She demanded more money and I refused, so she withdrew. Melissa left me, my child, my entire family in a devastating situation. She made over 6 figures from me, and she’s still after more money. 4 months after she withdrew, she billed me $700 for administrative fees? I’ve found countless billing ”mistakes” such as charging me double for her presence at trial, and charging me thousands for her daughter to sit in the courtroom and take notes? I will never use Melissa Cornell again, for anything.

Jennifer
January 16, 2019

I have worked with Melissa for over 8 years, at times what seemed to me exhausting and endless. She is practical, KNOWS THE LAWS, a powerful fighter for family and children. She is compassionate to sensitive matters, listens attentively, processes, answers questions with a quick turnaround time, and remains calm in highly emotional situations. She has a dynamic working relationship within her community; well-known and respected. Melissa and her team are professional, respectful and work collaboratively with each other and their clients. Their communication is constant, and things get done. There were times when giving up would have been easier, but she handled apprehension with grace and strength. Family issues require empathy, patience, and compassion while emotions are volatile. Melissa has demonstrated from the beginning & over the years her abilities, talents and tenacious drive to do what is best and right in difficult situations. She is trustworthy, ethical and committed to finding a resolution, agreement, or final disposition. She motivates and empowers those who feel all hope may be lost or the damage is irreversible. Melissa carves a path to explore options. She takes every step with you until we are able to find our through difficult times.

Steve
August 10, 2015

I hired Melissa to represent me in a divorce action of which she took the lead and brought resolution to a difficult case. Melissa is straight forward and has a cool head. Melissa works very hard for the best outcome of her client. I would not hesitate to recommend Melissa at all. Everything may not be what you want to hear bit at least you get the truth and she will stand up for you in the most professional way.

Rebecca
August 13, 2020

Melissa and her team were amazing. I felt comfortable from the first consultation. My super messy divorce needed so much attention and she was the best advocate I could have asked for. Quick response time and helped me take the high road in every situation!

anonymous
January 22, 2019

Melissa represented me in a very bitter divorce case. My ex was impossible to deal with and Melissa handled her with grace and dignity throughout the entire divorce. I was extremely impressed by Melissa’s knowledge of the law and her ability to think “outside of the box” when trying to resolve the difficult issues in my case. Melissa and her staff are always personable, respectful, caring and very professional. Melissa truly cares about her clients personally and professionally. If you are seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced attorney to represent you in a divorce or child custody case, I would highly recommend Melissa F. Cornell and Cornell Law Firm.

joel
September 26, 2017

Professional, including staff. Allowed my hands on tendency and respected my input. Always clear with thorough communication. I never had to leave a voice mail. We used email when possible. Fast responses or action on suitable input or what few concerns I would have. Kept me stress free.

anonymous
September 13, 2017

Melissa Cornell was my attorney for 4 years. I’m very familiar with her attorney skills and business practices. Everything the anonymous reviewer wrote (March 2017), was true in my case as well. Melissa botched everything from the beginning. She turned simple issues into complicated long-term problems. Weeks, sometimes months would go by, before she would respond to my calls and emails. Monthly bills were outrageously high. Questionably large amounts of time billed for “reviewing” and “drafting”. My case went to trial and Melissa was an epic failure in the courtroom. I was unaware that she failed to file vital documents to protect me, and my child. I lost custody of my child to her abusive father. Melissa had no explanation, no compassion, nothing. She demanded more money and I refused, so she withdrew. Melissa left me, my child, my entire family in a devastating situation. She made over 6 figures from me, and she’s still after more money. 4 months after she withdrew, she billed me $700 for administrative fees? I’ve found countless billing ”mistakes” such as charging me double for her presence at trial, and charging me thousands for her daughter to sit in the courtroom and take notes? I will never use Melissa Cornell again, for anything.