Melinda went above and beyond my exceptions in assisting me with my legal needs. I had an emergent, sensitive legal issue and Melinda was attentive, responsive, and informative. I was impressed with her professionalism and knowledge. Not only did she resolve my legal issues, but she gave me confidenince moving forward. I highly recommend Melinda.
I recently changed lawyers due to his pure laziness, and insensitivity. I have been working with Melinda for several months. She is amazing! She is very quick with responding to my questions, and concerns. She fights for what you want and puts forth her best efforts. Thank you Melinda for all you help and service!
Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody, prenuptial and postnupital agreements. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, our firm can help you fight for your rights!
Building great relationships with clients is the cornerstone to Melinda Previtera’s successful practice as a divorce attorney. Her passion and experience allow her to tackle the most complicated cases with the confidence and knowledge needed to obtain the best outcomes for her clients. A partner of Petrelli Previtera, Melinda acts as a mentor for the firm’s associates.
In addition to divorce, Melinda represents clients in all areas of family law, including child support, custody, legal separation, and domestic violence law.
To Melinda, offering top-notch experience, education and above-and-beyond legal work is just the beginning. “We know the right people; we know the key players, the judges, adversaries, opposing counsel,” she explains in this video. “We know how to speak the language and get you the best results.”
While earning her law degree from Rutgers School of Law, Melinda received a certification in mediation. She also conducted research in child advocacy rights and completed a domestic violence clinic. She earned dual bachelor’s degrees, cum laude, from Dickinson College.
Melinda is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Prior to moving to private practice, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable James P. Savio in the family division. After working at Petrelli Law as an associate, Melinda joined the firm as a partner in 2017.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Above and Beyond my Exceptations
Melinda went above and beyond my exceptions in assisting me with my legal needs. I had an emergent, sensitive legal issue and Melinda was attentive, responsive, and informative. I was impressed with her professionalism and knowledge. Not only did she resolve my legal issues, but she gave me confidenince moving forward. I highly recommend Melinda.
Read less
Posted by Lorna | May 4, 2015
Amazing Service!
I recently changed lawyers due to his pure laziness, and insensitivity. I have been working with Melinda for several months. She is amazing! She is very quick with responding to my questions, and concerns. She fights for what you want and puts forth her best efforts. Thank you Melinda for all you help and service!
Posted by Melissa | April 1, 2015
Great Attorney!
Melinda represented me a few years ago in a custody matter. I was extremely upset and emotional and needed direction. From my initial consultation, I knew she was the right attorney for me. Not only did she know the law and court procedure, which eased my worry, but she was also sensitive and supportive. Melinda successfully negotiated a custody schedule, which was exactly what I requested. Even when we had to go in front of the Judge on a contempt issue, Melinda would not back down. I felt so confident with her as my attorney. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Read less
Posted by Haley | September 16, 2014
Complete and fluid knowledge of family law
I was extremely happy with Melinda's representation. She always made me feel confident and optimistic, while at the same time staying grounded in realistic expectations. Melinda kept me updated on every move and correspondence that she made, and I always knew I was in very capable hands. I trusted her strategic choices implicitly, and this was reflected in the favorable outcome of my divorce.
Read less
Posted by Miller | August 5, 2014
Highly Recommended
I had the pleasure of having Melinda in my corner during a very difficult life changing event. Not only was she sympathetic and understanding, but she was a force to be reckoned with inside the courtroom. She is extremely confident in her overall demeanor in which she presents herself, and most importantly, she is ethical. Melinda, is an exceptional attorney and I feel blessed to have had her on my side.
Read less
Cost
Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card
Resume
AVVO RATING
10.0
(Superb)
Avvo Rating
Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.
What determines Avvo Rating?
Experience & background
Years licensed, work experience, education
Legal community recognition
Peer endorsements, associations, awards
Legal thought leadership
Publications, speaking engagements
Discipline
Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Divorce and separation Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Co-worker
"I highly endorse Melinda for your family law matters. She is a knowledgeable, capable and strong advocate for any family law case. She will exceed your expectations and deliver quality results."
Family Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mindy is an excellent attorney. Her family law practice is benefited by her dedication, passion, and intelligence. Mindy possesses a unique mixture of aggressiveness and charm which make for a formidable opponent.
I am 100% confident in recommending Mindy and have done so in the past."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Melinda is a highly-skilled attorney with extensive experience in family law matters. Her thorough knowledge of the law and refined oral advocacy abilities set her apart from other attorneys in her specialty. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melinda is very knowledgeable in family law and cares about her clients. She's also a great colleague and a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled, communicative attorney. Keep up the good work!"
Family Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Melinda is a hard-working smart family law attorney who works diligently for her clients. I have worked with her as opposing counsel where I knew her to be fair and reasonable. If I needed to recommend counsel, I would certainly recommend Melinda."