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Merrisa Leigh Coleman-Bishop

Merrisa Leigh Coleman-Bishop

6.5

Good
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5 Reviews 5.0 star rating
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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 30% Child Support
    17 years, 100 cases
  • 30% Child Custody
    17 years, 300 cases
  • 25% Divorce / Separation
    17 years, 250 cases
  • 15% Domestic Violence
    17 years, 30 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Law Offices of Merrisa Coleman-Bishop
    2242 Camden Ave
    Suite 105
    San Jose, CA 95124
    Office: 408-377-1368
    Fax: 408-377-1439
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Languages Spoken
  • English

References

Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 5 reviews
5 star rating

“An Excellent Choice - Look No Further”

Posted by: Timothy, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Back in July, circumstances necessitated my need for a custody lawyer. Having no references, I checked Craigslist and was extremely fortunate to get... more
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5 star rating

“Indepent Counsel for Supoened Witness”

Posted by: Courtney, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have known Merrisa as a family attorney for years. I have witnessed her skill in and out of the courtroom. Not only a fearless defender of her... more
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Résumé

 

License

20 years since Merrisa Leigh Coleman-Bishop was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1992 02/09/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
California Probation with conditions 2002 02/09/2012
Merrisa's comment: This was a status change of the incident below. It has been served.
California Interim suspension after conviction 2000 02/09/2012
Merrisa's comment:
This was the result of a domestic dispute between my former fiance and myself. I called the cops, he got to them first and lied to them about who did what. The police ordered me out of my car and I... more

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Western State University, Fullerton Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Golden West College A.A.L.A. 1981

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of California 1992-present

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