Although the Sanford Law Firm, P.C. is based in Fayetteville, Georgia, the law firm has an extensive service area. Melissa Sanford assists clients who live in Fayette, Coweta, Spalding, Pike, Clayton, Henry, and Upson Counties. She is known throughout this vast region for her proactive courtroom approach, as well as her attention to detail.

Melissa Sanford primarily serves as a family law attorney. Her work in family law encompasses a wide array of legal matters, including custody, spousal support, child support, adoption, name changes, modification, paternity, and prenuptial agreements. She also works in Juvenile Court and has served many times as a Guardian Ad Litem. Many of her clients seek mediation or collaborative divorce as an alternative to litigation, in which Ms. Sanford excels. In some cases, however, litigation cannot be avoided. If a courtroom resolution is deemed necessary, Melissa Sanford fights aggressively for the best interests of her clients, while also expediting what can otherwise be a long and frustrating legal affair.