Reviews

I wasn't sure where to start in the process but I'm glad I reached out to Melody. I recommend her services for anyone going through the divorce process. I received consistent communication from the team and we were able to navigate the settlement effectively and with an efficient timeline.

I highly recommend Swilling Family Law Firm. I was working with an other attorney before hiring them but I was not pleased with the way the previous attorney was handling my case. She recommended Melody to me and as soon as I had my first zoom interview I knew that she was going to help me to finalize my case. It was a real pleasure working with Melody and her team. Her assistants are very dedicated and always came back pretty quickly to me. Melody is kind and compassionate but very smart, knowledgable and determined at the same time. Going through divorce is a painful process and finding a good team who can help you to navigate through it is Priceless.

Melody is very knowledgeable and professional. I wouldn't have known where to start with my case without her! She takes her time and interacts with your experience followed by sound advice. I would not hesitate to send any of my family and friends to her services. She is a gem in the community.

After experiencing an attorney that did very little for my case I retained Melody in hopes that she would be more communicative with me and more aggressive on my behalf. Melody exceeded my expectations. She spent a good amount of time and effort wrangling t information needed from the opposition before guiding me through a 7 hour mediation. Melody was honest and caring. She was comfortable with financials, and pushed back opposing counsel when appropriate. In the end I was very happy with the outcome and will recommend her as a caring and competent divorce attorney.

Melody was my attorney for a very difficult, long and winding road towards resolution. She was incredibly creative with finding the next step when other attorneys would have called it done. Because of her, I have my son back in my life. I am forever grateful for her dedication.

When I needed a divorce attorney I did not know who to contact. I searched for someone in my area of town and Melody Swilling’s firm appeared. I was immediately contacted after making an online inquiry which impressed me. Within a couple days I had a consultation with Melody and during that conversation I knew I would hire her for my divorce. She and her staff were very thorough and answered all my many questions. I was able to obtain my divorce within a few months. I would recommend this firm.

Melody was always prepared and ready to answer my many questions. My divorce didn’t start off contentious, however from the very beginning she prepared me mentally that it probably would go in that direction, she was right, unfortunately it did. No matter how trying or unbearable things got, Melody and her team walked me through the very difficult divorce process and assured me that every concern I had she would address and offer advice based on my best interest. The entire process was emotionally taxing and mentally draining but she helped me navigate through it all. I’m grateful for her professionalism, expertise, care, and compassion she has shown me during this chapter in my life.

My lawyer failed to work on my case correctly. All she did was charge me a bunch of money. I ended up having to fire her from my case and then still had the nerve to tell me I still owed her money! She refused to give me both my binders back (of the evidence that she asked for and did NOT use at all). I do not recommend her as your lawyer!!

There aren't enough words to express how thankful I am for Melody Swilling and her fantastic representation on my case! I was panicking when I contacted Melody because my whole life was being turned upside down by a false accusation. Melody heard my story and immediately said the words I needed to hear to me at ease (to paraphrase, it went something like "I got this."). I know she gets paid to passionately defend her clients, but it appeared that Melody had personally taken on my fight. Melody made me feel as if she saw the injustice and was determined to right the wrong. I never felt like I was just a client/number. I could always reach her or her paralegal, Loddie. Someone always answered my phone calls or returned my emails (and there were many in my panicked state). I give Melody (and her team) a 10. In the courtroom, Melody was a pit bull! Don't be fooled by her calm and pleasant personality, or you might underestimate her fire in the courtroom! She was confident and highly skilled. I had no doubt that my case would be won after seeing her "go to work" in the courtroom. Melody not only won my case, but she also won several concessions that acknowledged the frivolous nature of my case. I am so thankful for Melody Swilling. She gave me my life back!

Melody is not only a superior attorney, She and the members of her firm have a unique ability to “connect the dots” between the client, the disputes and the family legal quagmire. My divorce, while unique and emotional, was navigated by Melody and her staff with vigor, expertise and they provided a necessary calming effect. Melody’s ability to maintain relationships with all parties involved, while keeping the best interests of her client is exemplar. My divorce required an attorney that could wade through the muddy waters of emotion and see the nuanced realities and their relationship to the legal process. She brought all of it back down to earth. My divorce included unique filings, Child and a long difficult legal road ahead with lots of lies and allegations from spouse. Wish and pray nobody falls in my shoes but if you did and can afford and ready to bring the truth, this is the right firm.

Melody and her entire staff made a very emotional divorce easier. She was professional while also being a caring advocate for me. She listened and understood what things were very important and fought to get them for me. At all times I knew that she'd be available for me via phone or quick email and that every issue would be resolved. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

I highly recommend Attorney Melody Swilling and the firm of Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. My divorce was an uneventful and quick process, but I knew she would be my strongest advocate if the situation changed. Melody and her staff are professional and responsive. I love that we were able to handle almost everything online, from random questions to approvals and billing. Melody and team eliminated the drama expected in a divorce agreement and helped make this process a very positive one for me.