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Ross Carlton Meltzer

Ross Carlton Meltzer
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Criminal Defense
    10 years, 100 cases
  • 30% Family
    8 years, 30 cases
  • 20% Child Abuse
  • 15% Juvenile
    8 years, 200 cases
  • 5% Contracts / Agreements
    5 years, 10 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$225/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information

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The most important aspect of being a lawyer to me is effective communication between myself and my clients. I believe it is my responsibility to ensure my... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


4 star rating

“A smart and resourceful lawyer!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Ross Meltzer is a smart and honest man, who believes in justice. When I first met him (in jail), he seemed rather small, young, and not at all like a... more
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5 star rating

“Honest and professional lawyer.”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I am glad that I chose Mr. Meltzer as my lawyer. At first, his partner was handling my case, so I was a little worried when Mr. Meltzer told me he... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Amina Renee Merritt

Ross is an exception to the rule that lawyers are not nice people. He is a genuine and caring individual who has a quiet style of interaction with... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Amina Merritt , Sacramento (CA), 15 days ago
Tiffany Lynn Andrews

I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Ross Meltzer for over two years and he is a great attorney. He takes his role as a lawyer very serious and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Tiffany Andrews , Fairfield (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Ross Carlton Meltzer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2003 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Partner at Law Office of DeDecker & Meltzer 2011–present
Attorney at Law Office of Dale Wilson 2006–2011

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Univ of California Riverside undergraduate
Santa Clara Univ SOL law

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
San Mateo County Bar Association

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Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 423 Legal Answers
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171 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
41 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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