Melissa J. Waldinger - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Law Offices of Melissa Waldinger
Family Law Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
500 E. Broward Blvd. Ste. 900 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Fort Lauderdale Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 100%
- Child Custody (Time Sharing)
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Alimony
- Supplemental Petitions for Modification (Post-Divorce Filings)
- Post-Modification Support Orders
- Domestic Violence
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
Melissa Waldinger is the founder of the Law Offices of Melissa Waldinger, P.A. She has practiced extensively in Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Real Estate since 2001. Her practice now focuses primarily on all areas of Family Law, including Child Custody (Time Sharing), Child Support, Paternity, Alimony, Supplemental Petitions for Modification (Post-Divorce Filings), Post-Modification Support Orders, and Domestic Violence.
Melissa earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. Melissa was admitted to practice law in 2001 and has been admitted to practice in the Federal Courts of Florida, including both the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and has been in her own Private Practice since 2003. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar as well as the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar, the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar.
Melissa always aims to help her clients resolve their legal disputes as quickly as possible. She is also committed to fighting for your rights as her client to provide the best possible legal outcome that you want and deserve. Melissa will make sure to give you, the client, control of your case, which, in turn, will assure you of peace of mind as you tackle the toughest issues while fighting for your legal rights. Melissa is always happy to work towards a settlement if that is what is in your best interest. If Court is what is in your best interest, and that of your family and children, Melissa is as comfortable in the courtroom as she is in her office. Melissa will always strive to provide you with the best possible outcome. Melissa prides herself on providing a calm attitude to and for all her clients, being fair and reasonable with fees, and will treat your case with utmost confidentiality, competence, and strength.
Education
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Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, May, 1999
Juris Doctor
Honors: NA
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, May, 1999
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Non Legal Education
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Towson University,
Towson,
Maryland, May, 1995
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: NA
Major: Sociology
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Towson University,
Towson,
Maryland, May, 1995
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2001
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Other Affiliations
- Family Law Section of the Florida Bar (Member)
- Solo and Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar (Member)
- Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar (Member)
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Contact
500 E. Broward Blvd.
Ste. 900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Phone: 561-421-0767
Email: Send a message
Website: https://mjwlawfirm.com/
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