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Biography
Melissa Caballero Dunn is the Managing Partner at Merel Family Law and an attorney who clients describe as ""the best"" and ""rare."" She practices exclusively in family law and has done so since 2008, representing clients in divorce and custody disputes, child support matters, alimony, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence cases, adoption proceedings, and other family disputes.
Melissa is a certified mediator and trained in collaborative divorce. She is also appointed by judges to represent the interests of minor children in custody disputes. Her breadth and depth of knowledge in divorce and family law are impressive, but what clients appreciate most is her ability to understand what they're going through and help them see a clear path forward.
Peers respect her, judges appoint her, and clients pick her. Dozens of five-star reviews confirm her work representing clients in family law matters. What sets Melissa apart is her emotional intelligence—she is empathetic and strong enough to provide clients relief from the stress of arguing for their rights while also mounting a savvy defense against aggressive opponents.
As Managing Partner, Melissa has an opportunity to see the legal space from every angle. One of her core beliefs is equity for all, and she does not accept the inequity that sometimes happens within the nuances of the law.
Melissa earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Illinois.