Melissa grew up in a single-parent household with a strong working mother as a role model.  Seeing how hard her mother worked to make ends meet, Melissa knows that it takes dedication to succeed.  Melissa decided from a young age that she wanted to put that work ethic and drive to use for others.  Because she enjoyed law and how it could help people, she became an attorney.  

Born in Colorado, Melissa moved with her family to Tulsa in 2001 to attend the University of Tulsa College of Law where she graduated with her Juris Doctor with honor in 2004.  Since graduating, Melissa has focused her practice on all issues dealing with families including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, alimony, legal separation, prenuptial agreements and appeals.