Melinda (Mindy) P. Jewell - Memphis, TN
Attorney at Jewell, Childress, Breakstone, Smith & Olswing, PLLC
Family law Lawyers in Memphis, TN
6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 200 Memphis, TN 38138
- Free Consultation
Memphis Family law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family law
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Plans
- Child Support
- Juvenile Court
- Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
Mindy has focused her law practice primarily in the area of family law and alternative dispute resolution. She has handled complex adoption and termination of parental rights cases. Furthermore, she has experience in International Child Abduction and UCCJEA matters. She has represented clients before the Tennessee Appellate Courts. As a result of her years of experience in practicing law, Mindy has worked with child psychologists, toxicologists, educators, physicians, adult psychologists, psychiatrists, tax advisors, financial planners, accountants, computer analyst, and other professionals that participate in resolving child custody, divorce, and other family law related matter.
Mindy frequently mediates child custody and divorce cases for other attorneys. She is a General Civil Mediator and was a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Certified Family Law.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Memphis School of Law,
Memphis,
Tennessee, 1987
J.D.
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University of Memphis School of Law,
Memphis,
Tennessee, 1987
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Non Legal Education
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Northeast Louisiana University,
Monroe, 1983
B.A.
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Northeast Louisiana University,
Monroe, 1983
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Served as a Girl Scout leader for 7 years
- Member of TWIGS of LeBonheur
- Served as Enchanted Forest Gala Chairman and a President of the Board of Directors
- Active in various fundraisers for her church and children’s schools
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1987
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Memphis Bar Association
- Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Contact
6750 Poplar Avenue
Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38138
Phone: 901-810-3850
Fax: (901) 755-2630
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30 - 5:00, Monday thru Thursday. 8:30 - 4:00, Friday
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