Melissa Nicholson
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Licensed for 6 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Ms. Nicholson is currently practicing family law exclusively. She is a member of both the Virginia and the Florida Bar.Ms. Nicholson is a Florida native who has lived in NC, VA, SC, OH and CA. Her undergraduate degree is from Clemson University where she majored in History with a minor in English. After graduating she enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve where she worked in Communications and eventually became a Sergeant. She taught middle school language arts and history and was a foster parent prior to attending law school.Ms. Nicholson attended Charlotte School of Law and practiced criminal and traffic law in the mountains of SouthWest Virginia prior to moving Beachside in the summer of 2019. There she was in court representing clients facing felonies and misdemeanors four to five days a week.Ms. Nicholson is a zealous, aggressive advocate. She is a skilled negotiator and is excellent at getting her clients the most favorable outcome possible given the circumstances. She is proactive with clients so that they know what to expect and excellent at explaining the process and likely outcomes to them. Ms. Nicholson can assist clients with cases involving Paternity, Divorce, Contempt for Non-payment of Child support or Alimony, Modification of Child Support or Alimony, Domestic Violence and Disestablishment of Paternity.In addition to her legal experience, Ms. Nicholson brings significant life experience to the practice of family law. She is a mother of 4, has been divorced, been a single parent, adopted 2 children and is currently "covid" homeschooling a middle schooler. She understands the challenges that life can bring but also knows that with the right guidance and perseverance the future can be good.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Melissa Nicholson and her staff were very professional, organized and extremely helpful in getting my paternity case and parenting plan done. Very affordable, easy to talk to, and kept our communication open and constant. They made sure I understood everything and addressed every question/concern that I had. Very pleased and I would definitely recommend. Thank you Ms. Melissa P. Nicholson and staff for your excellent services.
Ms. Nicholson represented me when I was charged with reckless driving. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for my case. I couldn't be happier. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, I will definitely seek her assistance.
I'm extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. I live out of state and I couldn't ask for a better attorney to represent me. Thank you!
Ms. Nicholson is what you would want in an traffic attorney. Honest, direct, no nonsense, and skilled. She knows the courts and the judges as to how best to present a case. She does not give false hopes or tell you what you think you want to hear just to take your case. She is who you want within the Roanoke area and especially Botetourt County. These jurisdictions do not mess around, take your ticket or case seriously and get legal counsel. I would have made a big mistake if I had not. Highly recommend and would use again if needed.
I contacted the Law Office of James Steele after being charged with Reckless driving, doing 85 in a 65 speed zone. The staff was great and helped with the whole process. I was assigned to attorney Melissa Nicholson to handle my case. She worked real hard and did a super job of getting the reckless driving misdemeanor charge dropped to a defective equipment infraction, which is a non-moving violation with no points. I highly recommend her, who was always ready to answer any questions and concerns. She fought a good fight and the end result says it all. Thank you!!!
Melissa Nicholson and her staff were very professional, organized and extremely helpful in getting my paternity case and parenting plan done. Very affordable, easy to talk to, and kept our communication open and constant. They made sure I understood everything and addressed every question/concern that I had. Very pleased and I would definitely recommend. Thank you Ms. Melissa P. Nicholson and staff for your excellent services.
Ms. Nicholson represented me when I was charged with reckless driving. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for my case. I couldn't be happier. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, I will definitely seek her assistance.
I'm extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. I live out of state and I couldn't ask for a better attorney to represent me. Thank you!
Ms. Nicholson is what you would want in an traffic attorney. Honest, direct, no nonsense, and skilled. She knows the courts and the judges as to how best to present a case. She does not give false hopes or tell you what you think you want to hear just to take your case. She is who you want within the Roanoke area and especially Botetourt County. These jurisdictions do not mess around, take your ticket or case seriously and get legal counsel. I would have made a big mistake if I had not. Highly recommend and would use again if needed.
I contacted the Law Office of James Steele after being charged with Reckless driving, doing 85 in a 65 speed zone. The staff was great and helped with the whole process. I was assigned to attorney Melissa Nicholson to handle my case. She worked real hard and did a super job of getting the reckless driving misdemeanor charge dropped to a defective equipment infraction, which is a non-moving violation with no points. I highly recommend her, who was always ready to answer any questions and concerns. She fought a good fight and the end result says it all. Thank you!!!
Melissa Nicholson and her staff were very professional, organized and extremely helpful in getting my paternity case and parenting plan done. Very affordable, easy to talk to, and kept our communication open and constant. They made sure I understood everything and addressed every question/concern that I had. Very pleased and I would definitely recommend. Thank you Ms. Melissa P. Nicholson and staff for your excellent services.
Ms. Nicholson represented me when I was charged with reckless driving. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for my case. I couldn't be happier. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, I will definitely seek her assistance.
I'm extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. I live out of state and I couldn't ask for a better attorney to represent me. Thank you!
Ms. Nicholson is what you would want in an traffic attorney. Honest, direct, no nonsense, and skilled. She knows the courts and the judges as to how best to present a case. She does not give false hopes or tell you what you think you want to hear just to take your case. She is who you want within the Roanoke area and especially Botetourt County. These jurisdictions do not mess around, take your ticket or case seriously and get legal counsel. I would have made a big mistake if I had not. Highly recommend and would use again if needed.
I contacted the Law Office of James Steele after being charged with Reckless driving, doing 85 in a 65 speed zone. The staff was great and helped with the whole process. I was assigned to attorney Melissa Nicholson to handle my case. She worked real hard and did a super job of getting the reckless driving misdemeanor charge dropped to a defective equipment infraction, which is a non-moving violation with no points. I highly recommend her, who was always ready to answer any questions and concerns. She fought a good fight and the end result says it all. Thank you!!!
Melissa Nicholson and her staff were very professional, organized and extremely helpful in getting my paternity case and parenting plan done. Very affordable, easy to talk to, and kept our communication open and constant. They made sure I understood everything and addressed every question/concern that I had. Very pleased and I would definitely recommend. Thank you Ms. Melissa P. Nicholson and staff for your excellent services.
Ms. Nicholson represented me when I was charged with reckless driving. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for my case. I couldn't be happier. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, I will definitely seek her assistance.
I'm extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. I live out of state and I couldn't ask for a better attorney to represent me. Thank you!
Ms. Nicholson is what you would want in an traffic attorney. Honest, direct, no nonsense, and skilled. She knows the courts and the judges as to how best to present a case. She does not give false hopes or tell you what you think you want to hear just to take your case. She is who you want within the Roanoke area and especially Botetourt County. These jurisdictions do not mess around, take your ticket or case seriously and get legal counsel. I would have made a big mistake if I had not. Highly recommend and would use again if needed.
I contacted the Law Office of James Steele after being charged with Reckless driving, doing 85 in a 65 speed zone. The staff was great and helped with the whole process. I was assigned to attorney Melissa Nicholson to handle my case. She worked real hard and did a super job of getting the reckless driving misdemeanor charge dropped to a defective equipment infraction, which is a non-moving violation with no points. I highly recommend her, who was always ready to answer any questions and concerns. She fought a good fight and the end result says it all. Thank you!!!