Christopher Charles Melcher

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

Overview

Avvo Rating

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

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($550/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 (19)

Christopher C. Melcher is Chair of The State Bar of California Family Law Section for the 2011-2012 term, which has over 3,800 members, making it the largest... more

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“Best Lawyer to have on your corner”

Posted by: Claudio, over 1 year 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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“A LAWYER'S LAWYER”

Posted by: Steve, 10 months ago.

Client Review: I've been a litigator for over 16 years, and I've chosen Chris to counsel and represesent me in a couple of family law matters over the past six... more
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Peer Endorsements

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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 year ago
Dmitry Gorin

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

Endorsement from lawyer: Dmitry Gorin , Los Angeles (CA), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1994 12/19/2012

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
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Guides: 8 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Make the Tax Code Your Friend–and Alimony More Palatable American Bar Association, The Family Advocate 2012
A Step toward Tax Equality for Registered Domestic Partners hg.org 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Family Law Fundamentals: Disclosures Webinar 2012
Divorce Tax - Simple Answers to Complex Questions Webinar 2012
See all 62 speaking engagements

Contact us now for help with your complex divorce.

818-591-3700

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