Melba has been practicing law for 22 years. She received a B.A. from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 1995 and graduated from Kent College of Law in 1998.

Melba specializes in family law and she strives to maintain balance, focusing on the achievement of the client’s goals, against the reality of their legal position. Keeping the clients grounded allows Melba to successfully resolve their legal matters.

The firm is known for prioritizing client services by “being good stewards” of their money while providing committed and impassioned representation. Success to Melba is achieving the client’s goal in an as expeditious and economic manner as possible. Her honesty and forthrightness are what her client’s like best about her. They feel that she gives great value to them by explaining the realities of the law and their options, which in-the-end, results in quicker and more affordable resolutions.