Melinda Queen Taylor

Melinda Queen Taylor, a distinguished family law attorney in Fort Mill, South Carolina, began her journey in the greater Columbia area and has since built a reputable career. She completed her Bachelor of Science in criminal justice at the University of South Carolina, followed by graduating cum laude from the Charlotte School of Law. During her time in law school, Melinda earned a merit scholarship and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Crown honor society.

After law school, Melinda dedicated over eight years to a public interest law firm, where she excelled as the head family law attorney. Her commitment and expertise earned her the title of Attorney of the Year in 2016. She has extensive experience in representing clients in family court, particularly those affected by domestic violence. Melinda has received specialized training from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) focused on domestic violence and custody cases.

Melinda is adept at handling a range of family law matters, from simple and uncontested cases to high-conflict situations. Her practice encompasses divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, birth certificate issues, and separation agreements. Additionally, Melinda has completed the South Carolina family law mediation course and has successfully mediated numerous custody and divorce cases, addressing both simple and complex issues.

As a member of the South Carolina Bar, Melinda is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina. She has also contributed to the legal community by serving as chairman of the Richland County Bar’s Public Interest Committee. Her peers have recognized her as a Legal Elite in family law in both 2020 and 2021.

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