About Kristen L. Robinson

Kristen L. Robinson

Senior Partner

Kristen L. Robinson received her bachelor’s degree from Hope College, located in Holland, Michigan. She attended Detroit College of Law (which is now Michigan State University School of Law). She has the distinction of being a member of the last class to graduate in Detroit where she earned her law degree, with honors, cum laude. Kristen concentrates her practice in domestic relations litigation. She also has the capability to assist clients who desire to settle their cases on the terms that work for their respective families, rather than allowing the court process to dictate the important decisions in their lives. In addition to representing clients as an advocate, Kristen is a trained neutral mediator, chosen by other lawyers and appointed by the court to assist other parties in settling their family law matters. Kristen represents clients who have cases in Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and surrounding areas. She is elected by her peers to the 21-member State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council Executive Committee as Treasurer. The Council works to influence, analyze and advocate for family law related interests including legislation and court rules. In 2009, Kristen received a prestigious award from the Family Law Assistance Project in recognition for her legal assistance to the indigent clients of Oakland County. Kristen is a member of the following organizations: State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section; Oakland County Bar Association, Family Court Committee (past Chair); Oakland County Bar Foundation; Rochester Bar Association; and Michigan Inter-Professional Association.

  • Divorce
  • Complex Divorce Involving Closely-held Businesses; Professional Practices; High Asset
  • Custody and Custody Litigation
  • Parenting Time
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Support
  • Post Judgment Enforcement and/or Modification
  • 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
  • 20% Of Practice Devoted To Family Law Mediation As Court Appointed Mediator
  • Michigan, 1999
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2002
  • Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan | J.D. Cum Laude - 1999
  • Hope College | B.A. - 1993
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  • Who's Zooming Who? Ten tips for Participating in Video Conference Mediation. Family Law Journal, September 2020
  • Parenting Time Chapter, Lexisnexis Practice Guide: Michigan Family Law, Lexisnexis 2016-2022 (Co-Author With Irika N. Mellin)
  • Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide: Solicitation Letters In Family Law Cases, Laches 2007
  • Tax Tips For Practitioners, Family Law Institute, 15th Annual 2016
  • Initial Consultations, OCBA Intro to Practice Series Family Law, 2014
  • Trial v. Arbitration in Divorce, OCBA Intro to Practice Series Family Law, 2013
  • Did you know? Little known facts to better represent your family law clients, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Mid Winter Seminar, 2013
  • Judgments in Family Law Cases, OCBA Intro to Practice Series Family Law, 2012
  • Family Law for Senior Citizens, OCBA Senior Law Day, 2011
  • Spousal Support, OCBA Intro to Practice Series Family Law, 2011
  • Attorney Solicitation, State Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly, 2009
  • Child Support and Spousal Support, OCBA Intro to Practice Series Family Law, 2009
  • Creative Outlets for Lawyers, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Annual Meeting, 2006
  • Initial Pleadings, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Drafting Divorce Practice Documents, 2002
  • The Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, Member
  • The Family Law Council, Elected Member
  • The Family Law Council, Past Elected Member Serving For 10 Years
  • Chairperson Of The Family Law Section Winter Conference
  • Michigan Inter-Professional Association, Member
  • The Oakland County Bar Association, Sustaining Member; OCBA Family Court Committee, Member
  • Rochester Bar Association, Member And Past President
  • Martindale-Hubbell Av-Preeminent Rated
  • Michigan Super Lawyer 2013-2018
  • Selected As A Michigan Leading Lawyer 2018-2019
  • Super Lawyer Top Michigan Women Lawyers 2018
  • Oakland County Bar Association Charitable Service Award To Mellin Robinson, Pc, Family Law Assistance Project, 2009
  • Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Fellow Of The Oakland County Bar Foundation
  • Certificate Of Appreciation, Women's Survival Center

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We Are Committed To Providing Quality Support To Our Clients

Schedule A Meeting With Mellin Robinson, P.C.

We can review the facts of your case and answer your questions during a complimentary consultation. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced family law attorneys.