Melissa J. Chawla

Top rated Family Law attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC
Melissa J. Chawla
DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC

Practice Areas: Family Law

Licensed in Minnesota since: 2002

Education: William Mitchell College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2024 Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013

DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC

330 Second Avenue South
Suite 760
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-361-6180 Email: Melissa J. Chawla Visit website

Melissa J. Chawla is an attorney at DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC and helps clients address Family Law legal issues.

Super Lawyers is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. She was awarded this distinction for 2014 - 2024.

Melissa Chawla graduated in 2002 from William Mitchell College of Law.

Melissa Chawla was admitted to practice law in 2002. She represents clients in the Minneapolis area.

First Admitted: 2002, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: https://www.dcsfamilylaw.com/melissa-chawla

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • President Elect, AFCC-Minnesota Chapter
  • Member, Board of Directors, AFCC-Minnesota Chapter 
  • Member and Past Chair, Public Relations Committee, AFCC-Minnesota Chapter
  • Member, Family Law Institute Planning Committee
  • Co-Chair, Values Committee, AFCC-Minnesota
  • Former Adjunct Professor at William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, teaching Family Law, 2012-2013
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Active volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Network, 2008 to present, 2021
Honors/Awards:
  • Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2013
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2021
  • Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2020
  • Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2019
  • Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2018
  • Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2017
  • Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2016
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2015
  • Noth Star Attorney, 2014, Minnesota State Bar Association for performing a minimum of 50 hours of pro bono services.
  • North Star Attorney, 2013, recognition by the Minnesota State Bar Association for performing a minimum of 50 hours of pro bono services.
  • Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2012
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2014
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Presentation to Minnesota paralegals for continuing education regarding preparing clients for custody evaluations., Presenter, How to Prepare Clients for Custody Evaluations: 10 Tips Your Clients Need to Know, Minnesota Paralegal Association, Family Law Sectional, 2021
  • Prepared form Stipulated Judgment and Decree for publication., Author, Stipulated Judgment and Decree with eFORMbook, Minnesota CLE, 2017
  • Authored chapter on Defaults and co-authored chapter on Early Case Management and Differences Among Counties/District for updated edition., Contributor, Minnesota Divorce Practice Deskbook, Minnesota CLE, 2021
  • Presentation at the Annual Family Law Institute regarding preparing clients for custody evaluations as continuing education for family law professionals ., Co-Presenter, How to Prepare Clients for Custody Evaluations: 10 Tips Your Clients Need to Know, Minnesota CLE, 2020

Office location for Melissa J. Chawla

330 Second Avenue South
Suite 760
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Selections

11 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2024
  • Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013

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Top 100: Minnesota Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2024
Top 50: Women Minnesota Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2024

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