Melissa F. Cornell graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2001 where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2004 where she received her Juris Doctor with honor. While in law school, Melissa was an Editor of the Tulsa Law Review; Vice-President of the Board of Advocates; member of Phi Delta Phi; and received the distinguished Order of the Barristers award.

Sine being licensed to practice law, Ms. Cornell has been a member of the Family Law Sections of the Tulsa County Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association and the American Bar Association, In addition, she has volunteered her time to serve on the Tulsa County Bar Association Children in the Law Committee, mentor committee, Young Family Lawyers committee, and has volunteered to represent children with The Tulsa Lawyers for Children.

Ms. Cornell is also a frequent speaker on divorce and family law topics at continuing legal education seminars, and has been published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal.

Areas of Practice

Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
Legal Separation
Child Custody, Visitation & Support
Spousal Maintenance/Support Alimony
Settlement of Marital Estates
Ante nuptial (Prenuptial, Separation) Agreements
Modification of Custody & Support
Enforcement of Custody & Visitation
Guardianship of Minor Children
Adoption
Appeals
Mediation

Bar Admissions

State of Oklahoma, 2004

Education

University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2004
Juris Doctor, with Honor
Member: Board of Advocates
Member: Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity
Honor: Order of the Barristers
Law Journal: Editorial Staff Member, Tulsa Law Review
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO, 2001
Bachelor of Science
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: History

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Oklahoma Bar Association, Family Law Section
Tulsa County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Tulsa County Bar Association, Children in the Law Committee
Tulsa County Bar Association, Young Family Lawyers Committee