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Melissa Graham-Hurd

Green, OH

Licensed for 37 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Our practice centers on representing people in domestic relations matters, for issues such as termination of marriage by divorce or dissolution, child support, spousal support, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (custody) and parenting time (visitation), including matters for people who have never married but have children and property together. We serve grandparents and other relatives seeking legal custody or visitation. We also provide planning services for people who need antenuptial (premarital) or cohabitation agreements, powers of attorney for health care, partnership agreements, wills and other estate-planning documents.I did practice law as a solo attorney for 30 years, and started a lawfirm in 2014, all in Akron, Ohio. We serve clients in "real people" life situations, seeking to make bad situations a little better for them. Family law practice can be draining and demanding work (which sometimes makes me rethink that whole life plan thing, but sometimes a client will write something very uplifting and affirming as this one recently did: <<Thank you for all your help, but primarily for your willingness to listen, that meant so much to me.>> That will keep me going for a while now. Smile), but also can be rewarding in knowing that we helped someone through a bad situation, even by a little.Our clients have also contributed very rewarding reviews on Avvo.com, and we are grateful to have been given an opportunity to serve them.We moved our office to the City of Green mid-May 2018, and serve people in Summit and Stark County, Ohio courts.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC4030 Massillon Road, Suite BGreen, OH, 44685 Office (330) 996-4099 Fax (330) 643-0732 4030 Massillon Road, Suite BGreen, OH, 44685 Office (330) 996-4099(330) 996-4099 Fax (330) 643-0732(330) 643-0732

Office: (330) 400-2544

Website: N/A

Reviews

Josh
March 1, 2021

Melissa and her team were excellent! This was my first experience with needing legal representation and they did a wonderful job explaining things in a way that I could understand them during my initial consult. Once we were into the divorce process, she was able to handle all of my daily questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. I have heard horror stories about fathers being treated less than fair by the court system and Melissa made sure this was not the case for me. She was upfront and honest with me while giving me great advice and direction along the way. She knows her stuff and seemed to be one step ahead at all times. She is a prefect example of "you get what you pay for". I highly, highly recommend Melissa and her team.

anonymous
July 16, 2021

I had a fantastic experience with Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd , she prepared and filed my QDRO papers and did so with excellent care , Melissa went above and beyond for me . Highly recommended…

John
October 30, 2020

I worked mostly with Erin; she was able to help me (the father) get 50/50 custody of my two girls. They work very hard for father rights and are easy to get ahold of when questions arise.

Amber
July 15, 2021

Do not put a price tag on an attorney if you are looking for someone who actually cares Melissa Graham Hurd is here. I interviewed numerous attorneys and knew she was the one thank you for everything you did!!!

Melinda
June 17, 2021

Melissa is a great lawyer, prompt, to the point, and professional. She gave great advice in some trying times over the last few months and helped mine and my children's voices heard. If we ever need a lawyer again I will be calling her first!

Amy
April 2, 2021

Melissa Graham Hurd and Assoc. helped our family with a step daughter adoption. Melissa is very knowledgeable in this area and provided lots of information on how the process works. The staff and Melissa were very quick to respond to emails and answer any questions we had. Our adoption was completed in a very timely manner and we are so happy! Highly recommend Melissa and her staff!

Courtnee Robinson
January 14, 2021

I would definitely recommend her she is excellent and respectful she help me through everything step-by-step and never kept me in the dark about anything.

Rebecca
December 2, 2020

Melissa, Erin, and Staff came highly recommended by a female colleague in a similar situation to mine. After years of abuse and controlling manipulation, I needed a strong team to represent me during my divorce. Melissa and Erin exceeded my expectations in every sense of the word. They maintained a calm, professional, no-nonsense approach at every turn during the divorce process, even when the opposing party did not always return the same. In addition to the stellar legal representation, the emotional support each offered to me during this very heavy process went above and beyond. The team provided me a sense of calm within the storm. Melissa, Erin, and the wonderful staff at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates saved my life and gave me the strength and courage I needed to get through the divorce process and move on to all the great things I am now accomplishing in my single life. I highly recommend this team and plan to continue calling on them for legal advice and representation for other matters in the future.

Tom
November 11, 2020

Out of nowhere my wife handed me dissolution papers. She had been dealing with a lawyer and was wanting me to sign the papers. I needed a lawyer fast, so I contacted Melissa’s firm. They did an over the phone consultation (covid restrictions were in effect at the time). They listened to my story and said they could help. Throughout the process they explained things to me and helped me to not get taken advantage of. They were very good at responding to emails and phone calls, and were always very helpful. After the dissolution was finalized and the case “closed” they have been available to me to answer some other questions that I have had. I am very happy with their service would definitely use them again should the need arise. I highly recommend them.

A.B
September 29, 2020

Melissa was excellent. She was able to take my case on a short notice and guide me through every step. She was very responsive and easily reachable, she answered all my questions throughout the process thoroughly. Melissa is very knowledgeable thanks to her extensive experience in family law. She was also able to see ahead of any potential problem areas and prepare for it. She is very courteous and professional in her guidance which focused on content, structure and process. I would definitely recommend her and her team to anyone!

Josh
March 1, 2021

Melissa and her team were excellent! This was my first experience with needing legal representation and they did a wonderful job explaining things in a way that I could understand them during my initial consult. Once we were into the divorce process, she was able to handle all of my daily questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. I have heard horror stories about fathers being treated less than fair by the court system and Melissa made sure this was not the case for me. She was upfront and honest with me while giving me great advice and direction along the way. She knows her stuff and seemed to be one step ahead at all times. She is a prefect example of "you get what you pay for". I highly, highly recommend Melissa and her team.

anonymous
July 16, 2021

I had a fantastic experience with Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd , she prepared and filed my QDRO papers and did so with excellent care , Melissa went above and beyond for me . Highly recommended…

John
October 30, 2020

I worked mostly with Erin; she was able to help me (the father) get 50/50 custody of my two girls. They work very hard for father rights and are easy to get ahold of when questions arise.

Amber
July 15, 2021

Do not put a price tag on an attorney if you are looking for someone who actually cares Melissa Graham Hurd is here. I interviewed numerous attorneys and knew she was the one thank you for everything you did!!!

Melinda
June 17, 2021

Melissa is a great lawyer, prompt, to the point, and professional. She gave great advice in some trying times over the last few months and helped mine and my children's voices heard. If we ever need a lawyer again I will be calling her first!

Amy
April 2, 2021

Melissa Graham Hurd and Assoc. helped our family with a step daughter adoption. Melissa is very knowledgeable in this area and provided lots of information on how the process works. The staff and Melissa were very quick to respond to emails and answer any questions we had. Our adoption was completed in a very timely manner and we are so happy! Highly recommend Melissa and her staff!

Courtnee Robinson
January 14, 2021

I would definitely recommend her she is excellent and respectful she help me through everything step-by-step and never kept me in the dark about anything.

Rebecca
December 2, 2020

Melissa, Erin, and Staff came highly recommended by a female colleague in a similar situation to mine. After years of abuse and controlling manipulation, I needed a strong team to represent me during my divorce. Melissa and Erin exceeded my expectations in every sense of the word. They maintained a calm, professional, no-nonsense approach at every turn during the divorce process, even when the opposing party did not always return the same. In addition to the stellar legal representation, the emotional support each offered to me during this very heavy process went above and beyond. The team provided me a sense of calm within the storm. Melissa, Erin, and the wonderful staff at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates saved my life and gave me the strength and courage I needed to get through the divorce process and move on to all the great things I am now accomplishing in my single life. I highly recommend this team and plan to continue calling on them for legal advice and representation for other matters in the future.

Tom
November 11, 2020

Out of nowhere my wife handed me dissolution papers. She had been dealing with a lawyer and was wanting me to sign the papers. I needed a lawyer fast, so I contacted Melissa’s firm. They did an over the phone consultation (covid restrictions were in effect at the time). They listened to my story and said they could help. Throughout the process they explained things to me and helped me to not get taken advantage of. They were very good at responding to emails and phone calls, and were always very helpful. After the dissolution was finalized and the case “closed” they have been available to me to answer some other questions that I have had. I am very happy with their service would definitely use them again should the need arise. I highly recommend them.

A.B
September 29, 2020

Melissa was excellent. She was able to take my case on a short notice and guide me through every step. She was very responsive and easily reachable, she answered all my questions throughout the process thoroughly. Melissa is very knowledgeable thanks to her extensive experience in family law. She was also able to see ahead of any potential problem areas and prepare for it. She is very courteous and professional in her guidance which focused on content, structure and process. I would definitely recommend her and her team to anyone!

Josh
March 1, 2021

Melissa and her team were excellent! This was my first experience with needing legal representation and they did a wonderful job explaining things in a way that I could understand them during my initial consult. Once we were into the divorce process, she was able to handle all of my daily questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. I have heard horror stories about fathers being treated less than fair by the court system and Melissa made sure this was not the case for me. She was upfront and honest with me while giving me great advice and direction along the way. She knows her stuff and seemed to be one step ahead at all times. She is a prefect example of "you get what you pay for". I highly, highly recommend Melissa and her team.

anonymous
July 16, 2021

I had a fantastic experience with Melissa Ann Graham-Hurd , she prepared and filed my QDRO papers and did so with excellent care , Melissa went above and beyond for me . Highly recommended…

John
October 30, 2020

I worked mostly with Erin; she was able to help me (the father) get 50/50 custody of my two girls. They work very hard for father rights and are easy to get ahold of when questions arise.

Amber
July 15, 2021

Do not put a price tag on an attorney if you are looking for someone who actually cares Melissa Graham Hurd is here. I interviewed numerous attorneys and knew she was the one thank you for everything you did!!!

Melinda
June 17, 2021

Melissa is a great lawyer, prompt, to the point, and professional. She gave great advice in some trying times over the last few months and helped mine and my children's voices heard. If we ever need a lawyer again I will be calling her first!

Amy
April 2, 2021

Melissa Graham Hurd and Assoc. helped our family with a step daughter adoption. Melissa is very knowledgeable in this area and provided lots of information on how the process works. The staff and Melissa were very quick to respond to emails and answer any questions we had. Our adoption was completed in a very timely manner and we are so happy! Highly recommend Melissa and her staff!

Courtnee Robinson
January 14, 2021

I would definitely recommend her she is excellent and respectful she help me through everything step-by-step and never kept me in the dark about anything.

Rebecca
December 2, 2020

Melissa, Erin, and Staff came highly recommended by a female colleague in a similar situation to mine. After years of abuse and controlling manipulation, I needed a strong team to represent me during my divorce. Melissa and Erin exceeded my expectations in every sense of the word. They maintained a calm, professional, no-nonsense approach at every turn during the divorce process, even when the opposing party did not always return the same. In addition to the stellar legal representation, the emotional support each offered to me during this very heavy process went above and beyond. The team provided me a sense of calm within the storm. Melissa, Erin, and the wonderful staff at Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates saved my life and gave me the strength and courage I needed to get through the divorce process and move on to all the great things I am now accomplishing in my single life. I highly recommend this team and plan to continue calling on them for legal advice and representation for other matters in the future.

Tom
November 11, 2020

Out of nowhere my wife handed me dissolution papers. She had been dealing with a lawyer and was wanting me to sign the papers. I needed a lawyer fast, so I contacted Melissa’s firm. They did an over the phone consultation (covid restrictions were in effect at the time). They listened to my story and said they could help. Throughout the process they explained things to me and helped me to not get taken advantage of. They were very good at responding to emails and phone calls, and were always very helpful. After the dissolution was finalized and the case “closed” they have been available to me to answer some other questions that I have had. I am very happy with their service would definitely use them again should the need arise. I highly recommend them.

A.B
September 29, 2020

Melissa was excellent. She was able to take my case on a short notice and guide me through every step. She was very responsive and easily reachable, she answered all my questions throughout the process thoroughly. Melissa is very knowledgeable thanks to her extensive experience in family law. She was also able to see ahead of any potential problem areas and prepare for it. She is very courteous and professional in her guidance which focused on content, structure and process. I would definitely recommend her and her team to anyone!