About Melissa E. Osborne

Melissa Osborne focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law, emphasizing cooperation and collaboration wherever possible. However, when disputes arise, she is a skilled litigator ready to litigate your case and adept at handling high-conflict situations. With extensive experience in crafting financial settlements and parenting plans tailored to families’ needs, Melissa offers clients both strategic guidance and a personal touch. Her boutique practice ensures responsiveness and understanding during the challenging process of divorce.

In addition to her legal work, Melissa serves as the State Representative for the 16th House District and where she is a member of the Judiciary Committee. She is active in the Hartford County, Simsbury Regional, and Connecticut Bar Associations and is part of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce. With 27 years of legal experience, Melissa holds a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from Hunter College and a magna cum laude J.D. from New York Law School.

Earlier in her career, Melissa worked at prominent international law firms, representing leading investment banks and private equity companies in complex financial transactions. This background provides her with a strong financial perspective, which she applies to high-asset and high-net-worth cases. She consistently delivers a professional, direct, and compassionate approach to her clients.

 

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Posted by anonymous
April 19, 2026
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Attorney Osborne represented me in divorce, child custody & TRO proceedings. She is highly knowledgeable & stayed informed about important changes in case law. My case was complicated, with several hearings and a full trial. One of the worst things about our system is that DV survivors can end up being cross-examined by their abuser. Attorney Osborne was a strong advocate for me in the court room and didn’t allow him to be inappropriate or bully me. She really understood my situation & worked hard to get us the best possible outcome. When I needed emergency orders & she was extremely responsive, consistently staying in contact with me throughout the process to get what was needed to keep me & my children safe. She’s not interested in clocking unnecessary hours, she paid attention to minimizing my expenses where possible & kept things moving forward. If I’d had a different attorney my case would’ve probably taken years longer. Highly recommend her to anyone needing a CT divorce lawyer

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2025
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I cannot recommend Atty Osborne more highly. I went through a very long, high conflict divorce with serious concerns around child custody and safety, and Melissa had a truly expert grasp on the legal, logistical, and emotional factors at play. She is both strategic and empathetic, and is able to handle aggressive opposing counsel with calm confidence. Melissa was able to understand the nuances of our domestic dynamics, trauma, and child protection, and always kept the best interests of my children at the forefront. Thanks to her, I was able to retain full custody and the marital home after years of opposition. If you are looking for a Connecticut divorce lawyer who is fiercely protective, excellent in high stakes custody cases, and genuinely invested in helping families rebuild safely, Atty Osborne is a fantastic choice. I am incredibly grateful for all she has done for me and my children.

 
Divorce
Posted by JANICE
November 12, 2025
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Melissa was easy to work with and kept me included in all communications regarding my case. She is professional, organized and caring. I have since recommended her to many friends, all with excellent results. I highly recommend Melissa Osborne!

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 12
    • High-Conflict Divorce
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • High-Net-Worth Divorce
    • Grey Divorce
    • Alimony
    • Asset and Property Division
    • Retirement Benefits
    • Vested and Unvested Stock Units
    • Custody Disputes
    • Parenting Plans
    • Relocation
    • Paying for College

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, New York
    2007, Connecticut
    Memberships
    Connecticut Bar Association
    Hartford County Bar Association
    Simsbury Regional Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York Law School
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    Hunter College of the City University of New York
    Class of 1991
    B.S.

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111 Simsbury RoadAvon, CT 06001U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Melissa E. Osborne was admitted in 1998 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Melissa E. Osborne is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Melissa E. Osborne attended New York Law School.