Melissa Swan
Double Board Certified Attorney - Downtown Fort Worth
Melissa Swan
Melissa is an accomplished attorney with a dedication to family law. She earned her degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law and has since become a prominent figure in the legal field, specializing in various law focuses including divorce, child custody, adoption, property division, appeals, parental rights, as well as crafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Melissa holds bar admissions with the State Bar of Texas, the United States Supreme Court, the Texas Eastern District Court, the Texas Northern District Court, and the Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court. She is an esteemed member of the Tarrant County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, and the Texas Bar College.
Melissa’s exceptional legal acumen has been consistently recognized, earning her nominations as a Texas Super Lawyer in 2023 and previously achieving recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2022. With a passion for advocating for families and individuals navigating the complexities of family law, Melissa stands as a dedicated legal professional committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Areas of Practice
Family Law (General)
Divorce Attorney
Contested Divorce
Uncontested Divorce
Alimony
Military Divorce
Legal Separation
Child Custody
Parental Rights
Grandparent Rights
Child Support
Modifying Child Support
Modifying Child Custody
Protective Order
Protective Order Defense
Court Order Enforcement
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas
United States Supreme Court
Texas Eastern District Court
Texas Northern District Court
Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (Now Texas A&M University School of Law)
Accolades
Tarrant County Top Attorneys, 2014 - present
Fort Worth Magazine
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014 - 2022
Texas Super Lawyer 2023
Texas Monthly Magazine
Associations
Tarrant County Bar Association
Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
State Bar of Texas Family Law Section
State Bar of Texas Appellate Section
State Bar of Texas Child Welfare Section
Texas Bar College
Junior Leauge of Fort Worth