Melody Bray joined J. Hardy Family Law as a Legal Assistant in January 2026. Before beginning her career in Birmingham's client services industry, Melody worked as a Diamond Expert with Diamonds Direct, earning her Graduate Diamonds Degree from the Gemological Institute of America in 2019. She later spent three years as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty before making the move to family law. She is enrolled at University of Alabama-Birmingham and will graduate in 2027. When she is not working, Melody enjoys exercise, spending time with her family time and friends.

Melody has built her career around client care and earning people's trust during major life decisions. Melody is warm, attentive, and dedicated to making every client feel heard. When you contact J. Hardy Family Law, Melody is often one of the first voices you will hear to help you and she is one of the first faces you will see when you walk through our lobby door. Melody is a critical part of our family law firm team, and she brings that same level of intentional care to every client and every case.