Jerry W. Melton - a Dallas, Texas (TX) Family Law Lawyer

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Dallas Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law 75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Litigation: 50%

Attorney Information

Awards and Honors

Honors

Sumner Scholar

Education

Legal Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1969
  J.D.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: Sumner Scholar
Non Legal Education
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 1966
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Sole Practitioner
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Languages

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English
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Bar Admissions

Texas, 1969
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States of America

Specialties and Certifications

Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1976
Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1975

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Alpha Delta

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Contact

Dallas, TX

15150 Preston Road
Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75248

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Phone: 972-980-8000

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Website: http://www.jerrymelton.com/

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