Melissa Kelly Schroeder

Melissa Kelly Schroeder is a family law attorney who represents individuals dealing with complex domestic matters such as divorce, custody disputes, and legal separation. Her work focuses on protecting parental rights, guiding clients through emotionally difficult conflicts, and helping families reach practical resolutions involving children, finances, and long-term stability planning.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, in 1993. She was named to the Dean’s List and completed majors in Political Science and Sociology. Melissa later received her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, in 1995 to begin practice.

Melissa was admitted to the Kansas Bar in 1996. She later gained admission to the Missouri Bar in 1999. Melissa is also admitted to the U.S. District Court District of Kansas and the U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri. She practices before the U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit.

Melissa focuses her legal work on family law matters, including divorce, same-sex divorce, legal separation, annulment, and child custody. She also assists clients with paternity, fathers’ rights, grandparents’ rights, high net worth divorce and division of assets and debts, and post-divorce modification matters and enforcement of judgments, restraining orders.

Melissa has earned professional recognition, including being rated by Super Lawyers. She has also been Rated By Super Lawyers Melissa Schroeder 5 Years and holds the Lead Counsel Rated distinction with Lead Counsel LC verified recognition. These acknowledgments highlight her legal work and commitment to clients.

Melissa maintains active involvement in the legal community through membership in the Kansas Bar Association, Johnson County Bar Association, and Missouri Bar Association. Through these organizations, she stays informed about legal developments and continues strengthening her advocacy skills while serving individuals facing sensitive family law disputes.

Melissa Kelly Schroeder provides thoughtful legal guidance to people facing challenging family transitions and complex court matters. She works to protect parental rights, address financial issues, and resolve disputes involving custody and support. Melissa focuses on practical solutions that help families move forward with clarity, stability, and confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, The Kelly Law Firm, L.L.C.
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Johnson County Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Missouri

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kansas State University
  BS in Major: Political Science & Sociology

Awards & Badges