Passion. Experience. Diligence.
History
,Melissa opened her solo practice in 2017, and since then, her practice has been located in downtown Fuquay-Varina (the “Fuquay side” of downtown if you’re local). Her practice has continued to grow, and after a few years as a true solo practice, Melissa finally hired a paralegal. Because of the practice’s growth, Melissa knew it was time to hire an Associate Attorney. For her, finding the perfect Associate Attorney came easily. Jonathon Mendoza spent time with Fuquay-Varina Family Law as a Legal Assistant during the summer of 2021, prior to attending George Mason University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Jonathon returned to Fuquay-Varina Family Law to work as Paralegal while he studied for the bar exam. Jonathon joined the practice as an associate attorney in April 2025. The rest of it is history! Melissa and Jonathon are eager to assist those in need of a family law attorney in Wake County, North Carolina.
Melissa Flanagan
Managing Attorney/Owner
Education
North Carolina State University
B.S. Applied Sociology with a Criminal Justice Concentration, 1995
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2015
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina State Bar
- Tenth Judicial District Bar
Bio
Melissa has lived in North Carolina since she was seven years old, raised in the small town of Four Oaks. She graduated from South Johnston High School and then attended North Carolina State University where she completed her undergraduate education with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology with a Criminal Justice Concentration.
After graduating from North Carolina State University, Melissa opted to remain in the Raleigh area. She worked in various levels of State and Local government as a Case Manager with both the State of North Carolina and Wake County Child Support Enforcement. After having worked in Child Support Enforcement for nearly nine years, she chose to leave her full-time job to attend North Carolina Central University School of Law. For two summers during law school, Melissa was an intern at the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office, where she worked in both the Special Litigation and Public Assistance Divisions.
Melissa is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, and is an active member of The North Carolina State Bar, The North Carolina Bar Association, The Tenth Judicial District Bar, The Wake County Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, The National LGBTQ+ Bar, and The Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Melissa is a member of the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce and a member (“friend”) of the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association. In addition, Melissa is a former member of the Development Committee of the LGBT Center of Raleigh and a former member of the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Melissa practices primarily in Wake County, but occasionally handles matters in Harnett County. Melissa’s passion is family law, and her aim is to provide quality legal services tailored to YOUR unique family.
Melissa and her husband John have lived in Fuquay-Varina for fifteen years. They enjoy trying new local restaurants and breweries and love to spend time with friends, family, and their rescued German Shepherds, Karen and Kyle.
Activities & Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- Wake County Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member
- The National LGBTQ+ Bar, Member
- The Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association, Member
- Leadership Fuquay-Varina, Class of 2019
- Fuquay-Varina Citizen’s Police Academy, Class of 2020
- Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association, Member/Friend of Downtown
- Development Committee of the LGBT Center of Raleigh, Former Member
- Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Former Member
JONATHON MENDOZA
Associate Attorney
Education
George Mason University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2024
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.A. Political Science with a Minor in Pre-Law, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
North Carolina State Bar
Tenth Judicial District Bar
Bio
Jonathon was born in Cary, North Carolina, and grew up primarily in Apex, North Carolina. He graduated from Middle Creek High School and then attended the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Pre-Law magna cum laude.
Jonathon spent time with Fuquay-Varina Family Law as a Legal Assistant during the summer of 2021 prior to attending George Mason University School of Law. After graduating from law school, he returned to Fuquay-Varina Family Law as a Paralegal.
In his free time, Jonathon enjoys cooking, especially Mexican and Salvadoran dishes from his childhood. He also enjoys going to local venues for live music. Jonathon is the second youngest of five siblings and enjoys spending time with them (and the rest of his family) whenever he has the chance.
Jonathon’s favorite part of his job is interacting with clients and potential clients, whether on the phone, through email, or in-person. He shares Melissa’s goal of providing an affirming and welcoming space for clients. He is happy to be back at Fuquay-Varina Family Law and looks forward to continuing to service our client’s needs.
Activities and Affiliations
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