Melissa L. Schefkind

Melissa L. Schefkind is a partner at Feldman Jackson. She concentrates her practice on complex family law matters throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Melissa is deeply committed to the outcome of every case, combining sharp legal strategy with a focus on her clients’ long-term success. Known for her advocacy skills, Melissa has built her reputation on navigating high-stakes matters with precision and poise. Melissa views family law as the intersection of legal strategy and human dynamics. She reads both the legal landscape and the people in the room to shape her strategy toward the optimal outcome. She is also a skilled negotiator, steering emotionally charged disputes toward favorable resolutions without litigation whenever possible.

Melissa’s family law insights have been featured in Washingtonian Magazine, and she is consistently honored by leading peer-review publications, including Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Best Lawyers.

A native Washingtonian, Melissa lives in Maryland with her husband and two children.

Practice Areas

• Divorce
• Custody and Visitation
• High Net Worth Divorce
• Complex Property Division & Equitable Distribution
• Spousal Support / Alimony
• Child Support
• Family Law Litigation and Mediation

Professional Memberships & Activities

• Barrister, Montgomery County, Maryland Inns of Court (2020–2026)
• Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Virginia Mentoring Program
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
• Member, Fairfax County Bar Association
• Former President, Maryland Public Interest Law Project, Inc.
• Fellow, Rose Zetzer Program for Women, Leadership & Equality
• Former judicial law clerk at the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Maryland
• National Family Law Trial Institute Graduate

Honors & Awards

• Recognized by Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Family Law (Annually since 2017)
• Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
• Avvo "Superb" Rating (10/10)
• Recipient, Benjamin L. Cardin Public Service Award