Christopher Charles Melcher

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Christopher Charles Melcher
Certified Family Law Specialist. Los Angeles Divorce and Ventura Divorce. Premarital Agreements
5.0 star rating
Best Lawyer to have on your corner
- Claudio, a Divorce client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 20% Child Custody
    2 years
  • 20% Child Support
    2 years
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    2 years
  • 20% Marriage / Prenuptials
    2 years
  • 20% Family
    2 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($450/hour)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Walzer & Melcher LLP
    21700 Oxnard St., Ste. 2080
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    Office: 818-591-3700
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (4)

Christopher C. Melcher is a partner in the family law firm of Walzer Melcher LLP in Woodland Hills. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the California... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Best Lawyer to have on your corner”

Posted by: Claudio, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Melcher helped me through a very long and contested divorce. In many different situations he always had the ability to determine what the real... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Mary J Quin

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Melcher is a hard working and honest attorney. A strong advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse this attorney and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mary Quin , Camarillo (CA), About 1 month ago
Dmitry Gorin

I endorse this lawyer's work. Hard-working, ethical, and tenacious.

Endorsement from lawyer: Dmitry Gorin , Los Angeles (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Christopher Charles Melcher was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1994 02/09/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Walzer & Melcher LLP 2003–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Pepperdine University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
California State University, Northridge Psychology BS - Bachelor of Arts 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation President’s Volunteer Service Award 2010
Martindale Hubbell Rated "AV-Preeminent" 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (California Chapter) 2005-present
Member Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 3 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 8 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
A Step toward Tax Equality for Registered Domestic Partners hg.org 2010
Determining Spousal Support Amount California Child and Spousal Support: Establishing, Modifying, and Enforcing 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
What Is "Income" for Purposes of Support? Webinar 2011
Discovery: Creating your Plan; Propounding & Responding to Discovery; Handling Objections CEB/UCLA Extension 2011
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Contact us now for help with your complex divorce.

818-591-3700