Ms. Melody Swilling

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Ms. Melody Swilling: Attorney with Swilling Family Law Firm, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Melody has years of experience in family law assisting countless area families with skillful legal representation, but it's helping those with unique family needs that brings out her true passion. Her successes helping diverse families of all makeups is extensive, including those seeking complex adoptions, same-sex couples facing real obstacles under Georgia law, clients needing high asset divorce litigation and those going through the appeals process through the Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia. Melody's practical and empathetic guidance helps families navigate the complex divorce and custody process, and her extensive exposure in the North Metro Atlanta counties gives her clients an advantage in many different types of family law cases.

After practicing in bankruptcy for two years at a mid-sized law firm in Atlanta, Melody wanted to concentrate on helping families in litigation and expanded her practice to family law in 2010. Shortly thereafter, Melody joined a mid-sized law firm concentrating in family law litigation in 2013 and moved her practice - Swilling Family Law - to Alpharetta in 2019 to concentrate on more complex family law litigation.

As a mother of two young boys, Melody understands the strains of children and their special needs. When she is not training for her next marathon or cheering her sons on the baseball diamond, you can find Melody actively volunteering with iCanShine to give children with special needs, especially autism, the independence and skill set to ride a bike.

Published Works and Presentations

• Find Good Trouble this November: Reflections on John Lewis and the Voting Rights Act, The Atlanta Lawyer, Aug/Sept, 2020

• My Income Got COVID – How Child Support and Income are Affected in a Pandemic, DivorceTown

• CLE Presenter at OTPCLE September CLE on Equitable Caregiver Statute

Volunteer Activities

• iCan Shine - iCan Bike Program

Honors

• Georgia Trend's Legal Elite in Family Law, 2018

• Best of North Atlanta - Runner Up, Appen Media Group, 2020

Professional Associations

• Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Secretary

• Forsyth County Bar Association

• Gwinnett County Bar Association

• Atlanta Bar Association, Editorial Board

• Amicable Divorce Network, Membe
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Areas of Practice (18)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Mediation
  • Custody
  • Same-Sex
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Business Divorce
  • Adoption
  • Grandparents Rights
  • Appeals
  • Legitimation/Paternity
  • Modification (Alimony, Child Support, Custody)
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Amicable Divorce
  • Property Division
  • Post-Decree Modifications
  • Unmarried Parents Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, B.A., Spanish, 2005
Law School Attended:
Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2008
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Georgia; U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
ISLN:
921913625
Hobbies & interests:
When she is not practicing law or caring for her son, Melody spends time training for her next triathlon. She also enjoys watching football, including the UGA Bulldogs and Dallas Cowboys.

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/18/25 in Guardian Ad Litems

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/16/24 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/08/21 in Family Law

    I have immense respect for Melody and her practice of law. Not only is she a brilliant attorney, she is a compassionate one, and perhaps that is even more important in family law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/05/21 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/03/21 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/03/21 in Family Law

    I have really enjoyed getting to know Melody as both opposing counsel and as part of a group we both belong to. She is smart, ethical, and great to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/21/20 in Family Law

    Melody is an outstanding attorney. Very professional in all aspects.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/21/20 in Divorce

    Melody is an exceptional attorney. She exhibits professionalism., compassion, and overall excellence in her practice. I highly recommend her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/20/20 in Divorce

    Excellent lawyer!

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/04/21 in Family Law

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Avvo Client Review
4.4/5.0 (21 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
4.2/5.0 (5 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Melody & Raven were super nice to me from our first conversation about my family court matter. Melody eased every concern I had & literally made my days feel lighter. Family court is already a stressf...

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Contact Ms. Melody Swilling

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470-970-4557  Phone

swillingfamilylaw.com

www.swillingfamilylaw.com/attorney/swilling-melody

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