https://carillon-tunny-n588.squarespace.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2026-09-04 https://carillon-tunny-n588.squarespace.com/our-team daily 0.75 2026-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145152-6PWOWOMUVKA8NP0VAUNX/RBM.jpg Our Team - MEet rEBECCA Rebecca is an accomplished family law attorney known for combining sophisticated legal strategy with practical, client-focused advocacy. Rebecca has devoted her career to family and matrimonial law, representing clients in complex divorces, high-conflict parenting disputes, business and asset valuation matters, support issues, trials, appeals, negotiations, mediation, and other challenging family law matters. She understands that no two families—and no two divorces or estate plans—are alike. Her approach begins with understanding what matters most to the client and developing a strategy designed around that client's family, finances, and future. Rebecca is an experienced trial attorney, but she does not believe that every case belongs in a courtroom. She is also trained in mediation and collaborative law and believes that excellent family law attorneys must know both when to fight and when to find a better path forward. Rebecca's involvement in family law extends well beyond her own practice. She serves on the Board of Governors of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the ISBA Family Law Section Council and Women and the Law Committee. She has also been appointed to the Circuit Court of Cook County Committee on Domestic Violence Court and is actively involved in organizations dedicated to advancing women in the legal profession and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Her connection to the Cook County Domestic Relations Division began before she became an attorney, when she served as a law clerk to the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division. That experience gave Rebecca an early and invaluable perspective on how family law cases are evaluated and decided. She has since built a practice representing clients in courts throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, and surrounding counties. Rebecca is a frequent speaker and writer on family law, domestic violence, women's issues, legal ethics, technology, and emerging issues affecting families. She has taught family law at DePaul University College of Law and regularly presents to attorneys and other professionals. Her work has been recognized by her peers throughout her career. Rebecca has been included in The Best Lawyers in America® in Family Law since 2014 and has been selected to Illinois Super Lawyers since 2022 and before then, Illinois Rising Stars, each year since practicing. Rebecca founded Berlin Melzer Law around a simple principle: clients deserve exceptional legal work without losing the human connection that matters so much in family law. She has built a team that shares that philosophy—prepared, strategic, ethical, responsive, and deeply invested in the people they represent. Rebecca earned her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband and three children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145159-EGR4ZEXDHUUPQLQ9WTRW/Jessica+use.jpg Our Team - MEET Jessica Jessica is a Partner at Berlin Melzer Law and has devoted her legal career to family law since becoming an attorney in 2015. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, parenting matters, child support, maintenance, and complex financial and property issues. Jessica is known for her practical, straightforward approach to family law. She understands that litigation is sometimes necessary, but also recognizes that the best result for a client may be achieved outside of the courtroom. She works closely with clients to understand their priorities, develop a strategy, and find solutions that make sense for both their case and their future. When litigation is necessary, Jessica is a tenacious advocate who is comfortable in the courtroom and prepared to protect her clients' interests. Her ability to balance strong advocacy with a practical approach makes her an important part of the Berlin Melzer Law leadership team. Jessica earned her J.D. in 2015 and has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in family law. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and South Suburban Bar Association and serves as an Ambassador for the Andrew Weishar Foundation. Jessica lives in the Chicagoland area with her spouse, two sons, and dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145165-DTGQM2S7S7AMXQREGVJ3/1654551536106.jpg Our Team - MEET MOLLY Molly Carmody is a Senior Associate at Berlin Melzer Law and an experienced family law attorney who has worked alongside Rebecca Melzer since 2019. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, bringing a thoughtful, practical, and compassionate approach to matters involving divorce, parenting issues, financial disputes, and other complex family transitions. Before joining the firm Molly gained experience at two other prominent Chicago family law firms. She also served as an attorney with the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian. Her work with the Public Guardian provided her with significant experience involving DCFS and child-related issues and continues to inform her approach to cases involving children and families. Molly earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Rising Star multiple times. She is also active in the legal and broader community, including service with the Illinois State Bar Association and involvement with Between Friends, an organization dedicated to preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors. Molly lives in the Chicagoland area with her fiancé and dog and enjoys traveling, hiking, and exploring new places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145171-RE9Y5STBMVHQJ9GP837E/NC.jpg Our Team - MEET Noelle Noelle is an Associate Attorney at the firm who has devoted her legal career to helping individuals, children, and families navigate some of life's most difficult transitions. Noelle concentrates her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, pre-decree and post-decree matters, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, child support, maintenance, parentage, domestic violence, and complex disputes involving children. She approaches each case with compassion and practicality while remaining a strong and determined advocate for her clients. In addition to representing individual clients, Noelle is appointed by courts to serve as both a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Child's Representative in family law matters. In these important roles, Noelle works directly with children and families and assists the court in cases involving parenting disputes and other sensitive child-related issues. Her experience as a child advocate provides her with a unique perspective when representing parents as well—particularly in cases involving complicated family dynamics, parenting concerns, and the best interests of children. Noelle's commitment to children and families began well before she entered private practice. She also clerked in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, providing her with valuable insight into family law matters from the court's perspective. During law school, Noelle also volunteered with Family Rescue at the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse, where she assisted survivors of domestic violence seeking Orders of Protection. These experiences helped shape her commitment to practicing family law and advocating for individuals and children during particularly vulnerable times in their lives. Noelle graduated cum laude from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2014. Since becoming licensed in Illinois in 2014, Noelle has focused her career on family law and has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2020–2022 and 2025–2026. Noelle lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband, son, daughter, and lots of chickens! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145178-30NHOZCXX5DFZJ3XM98B/Tahira+Kazmi.jpg Our Team - MEET TAHIRA Tahira is an Associate Attorney at Berlin Melzer Law who brings compassion, determination, and a deeply personal understanding of the challenges families can face during periods of transition. As a Pakistani immigrant, Tahira understands that family law issues do not occur in a vacuum. A family's culture, traditions, immigration experience, financial circumstances, and expectations can all shape the decisions that matter most. Her own background gives Tahira a unique perspective when working with clients from diverse families and communities and reinforces her belief that every client deserves to feel heard, understood, and respected. Tahira gained practical experience working in the Chicago legal community and developed a particular interest in family law and the very real impact lawyers can have on individuals and families during difficult moments. She is Fluent in Urdu. She worked at two well-respected firms each for over 3 years, prior to starting at Berlin Melzer Law. At Berlin Melzer Law, Tahira shares the firm's philosophy that exceptional family-law representation requires more than knowing the law. It requires understanding the person and family behind the case and developing a strategy tailored to their particular goals, circumstances, and future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145185-TU30H1VQJK2HHSNX6IJW/DK.jpg Our Team - MEET DIANA Diana is the Office Manager and Head Paralegal at Berlin Melzer Law and has been an integral part of the firm since 2020. Diana has been in the family law field for over twenty (20) years, bringing her expertise and efficiencies in the practice to your case. She works closely with Rebecca and the entire legal team and plays a vital role in both the day-to-day operation of the firm and the management of client matters. As a Paralegal, Diana brings exceptional organization, attention to detail, and dedication to every case. She understands that family law clients are often navigating an incredibly stressful and emotional time, and she takes pride in helping clients feel supported, informed, and cared for throughout the process. As Office Manager, Diana is also the person who helps keep Berlin Melzer Law running behind the scenes. From coordinating with attorneys and staff to managing the countless details that go into a busy family law practice, Diana is known within the firm for being dependable, hardworking, resourceful, and always willing to step in wherever she is needed. She has become an invaluable member of the Berlin Melzer Law team. Outside of the office, Diana is a proud mom of two—an adult child and a son who is a freshman in high school and plays football. Much of her free time is spent cheering from the sidelines and enjoying life with her family and fiancé. She is also an enthusiastic animal lover with a household that includes both dogs and cats. If necessary, outside staff will handles over-flow, one of whom has worked with Rebecca since 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a9b27b87649d837d1d58491/1788553145192-QXOE1Z33SJFEMM9TQDI3/emily.jpg Our Team - MEET EMILY Emily has been practicing law since 2006. Emily focuses on estate planning for individuals and families, helping them making critical and strategic decisions regarding the economical distribution of assets. No family is the same and no estate plan is the same - she applies a hands on and personalized approach to your needs. 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