Melinda Delpech is a Sarasota family law attorney with over 30 years of experience in marital and family law. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Melinda offers clients a compassionate, balanced approach to resolving complex legal matters while minimizing conflict and emotional stress. She is dedicated to helping families navigate divorce, child custody, support, paternity, and other family law matters with clarity and confidence.
Born and raised in Westchester County, New York, Melinda earned her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She moved to Sarasota shortly after law school and has been a trusted advocate for families in the region ever since.
Melinda’s practice includes divorce, child custody and support, parental relocation, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, paternity actions, enforcement of support orders, and domestic violence injunctions. Her dual perspective as both a seasoned litigator and a certified family mediator allows her to tailor solutions to the unique needs of each client—whether through peaceful resolution or aggressive representation in court.
She is a proud member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and lives in Sarasota with her husband.
You can reach Melinda at (941) 345-1662
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Sarasota County Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
- Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association