Melissa Needle

Melissa Needle is a third-generation attorney who practically has Connecticut law in her DNA. Born in New Haven and raised in Fairfield, she’s spent her entire life in the state she now serves. Since she was admitted to the bar in 1990, Melissa has focused exclusively on divorce and family law, eventually founding Needle | Cuda in 2010. She’s built a reputation as a forceful and fair litigator who isn’t afraid to take a case to court if it’s the best way to get her client a fair shake. Whether she’s untangling a high-net-worth property division or fighting for a parent’s right to relocate, Melissa is known for her integrity and her "never-back-down" attitude. She understands that a divorce isn’t just about ending a marriage, it’s about setting the stage for the rest of a client’s life. Her commitment to her clients has clearly paid off, with her firm being named one of Connecticut’s best for client satisfaction multiple years in a row. Melissa lives in Westport with her family and brings a lifetime of local knowledge and legal grit to every case she handles.