Melinda Queen Taylor
Google Rating
4.0(8 reviews)
- 1332 Main Street Suite 201 Columbia, SC 29201
- +1-704-289-3250
- No email available
About:
Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship. After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at that law firm. Melinda has extensive experience advocating for clients in the family courts who were victims of domestic violence. Melinda has received specialized training from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) on domestic violence and custody cases. She has handled simple and uncontested matters as well as high conflict cases. She has helped clients with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, birth certificate issues and separation agreements. Melinda has completed the South Carolina family law mediation course and has mediated many custody and divorce cases with simple and complex issues. She has also represented clients at the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Melinda is a member of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina. She has served as the chairman of the Richland County Bar’s Public Interest Committee. She was elected as a Legal Elite in family law in 2020 and 2021. Note: Any results the endorsed lawyer or law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.
Jurisdiction:South Carolina, United States District Court for South Carolina
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
Awards
Legal Elite in Family Law
Legal Elite in Family Law
Attorney of the Year
Associations
member
Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jul 18, 2025via Google
Stefan Sharpe
"I have worked with Stephanie Smith multiple times in the past and she has been amazing. As a father, it is nice to have someone who is willing to take on the tough cases for a win. Stephanie Smith has gone above and behind to get me more time with my son. If the need for an attorney comes again, I will be contacting this law firm to have Stephanie Smith represent me again."
RATED 5.0
Jun 18, 2025via Google
Matthew McDaniel
"Stephanie Smith represented me a few years ago when she was with Cordell & Cordell. I had been fighting for primary custody of my son off and on for about 13 years. I retained Stephanie to represent me in May or June, and I had sole custody(not primary - SOLE) by the end of October of the same year. Since then I have referred multiple friends and family to her, and they've all been thrilled with her results. Once a situation is resolved, you always hope you never have a reason to see your divorce/custody attorney again, but... I recently found myself in need of Stephanie's counsel, and was relieved to find that she hasn't changed a bit. She's still sharp, responsive, passionate(but realistic), and not the least bit afraid to ruffle feathers to get the job done. I don't know much about the firm she's with now, but I don't really need to. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone without hesitation."
RATED 5.0
Jun 18, 2025via Google
elizabeth pineda
"Very good service, Attorney Belinda is very good."
RATED 5.0
Jun 18, 2025via Google
Cedric Capps
"My experience with Collins Family & Elder Law Group was indeed a phenomenal one. From start to finish, the process was SMOOTH AS SILK. I was assigned to Melinda Taylor and she epitomized the importance of being the consummate professional during my divorce proceedings. She explained everything in great detail and reassured me that everything was going to be fine. She definitely delivered and I’m definitely a very satisfied client. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her and this law firm."
RATED 5.0
Jun 18, 2025via Google
Ashley Dean
"Stephanie walked me through one of the toughest experiences of my life. She not only gave me confidence, but also made me feel comfortable and kept me calm. She heard what I needed and went above and beyond to ensure I got exactly that, and more. It is clear that she is living out her purpose and her passion through her work. I’m so very thankful to have had her by my side through it all."
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