Melinda G. Young

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’s been hurt and 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 standup 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 living and working and living in other states, I realized that Kansas was my home and Kansans were who I wanted to help the most. I worked full-time for a Hutchinson law firm 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 to the law firm where I had worked as a paralegal. In 2013, I was named a partner in that firm. In 2021, I left to form my own firm, where I could grow and strengthen my practice in support of my community.

When I’m 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 and musical productions. My husband is obsessed with Superman. You may have even seen him dressed as Smallville’s own Superman! My husband and daughter enjoy acting and singing. I, however, have the most fun performing improv, although I’m not holding my breath waiting for Whose Line Is It Anyway is call.