Christopher Luis Melendez

Christopher Luis Melendez

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony

231 E Virginia St, Tallahassee, FL

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Personalized legal solutions to help you move forward as your family transitions to new legally defined roles and responsibilities.

50%
Child Custody 20%

Compassionate and aggressive representation, asserting and defending your rights as a parent or guardian. Creating time-sharing schedules, defining safe co-parent boundaries and responsibilities, drafting parenting plans, calculating child support.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Supportive and knowledgeable guidance through all aspects of the dissolution of marriage process. Temporary and emergency issues, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, dividing retirement, spousal and child support, and modifications.

20%
Alimony 10%

Skillful and detailed analysis of the financial needs of the parties and the ability to pay. This is a complex area of Florida law requiring a several factor examination of the parties unique and individual economic circumstances and contributions.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

231 E Virginia St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

415 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 500, Panama City, FL, 32407

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

1800 Pembrook Dr. Suite 160, Orlando, FL, 32810

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

455 Harrison Ave Suite E, Panama City, FL, 32401

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

134 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

109 E. Garden St Suite B., Pensacola, FL, 32502

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Christopher Luis Melendez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephen | June 5, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very Helpful and Professional

I contacted Mr. Melendez regarding a family custody issue, and he was very helpful and knowledgeable regarding the many potential avenues and solutions for my custody issue. I will not hesitate to hire Mr. Melendez should the need arise. I definitely recommend him.

Posted by Tony | May 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

I hired Christopher Melendez to represent me . And I’m glad I did. Christopher Melendez really knows his stuff. He is very knowledgeable and will take the time to answer any questions and explain them. He is on time and will return phone calls quickly. I would recommend Christopher Melendez any day. ...Great lawyer. He really helped me through a very difficult time . I would hire him anytime. Thank you for all you did. You are a blessing.

Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Family and Marriage advice

I spoke with Mr. Melendez custody in the event of a divorce. He was very insightful, patient, and sincere. He was very honest about the effect divorce has on children and how the court wants what is best for the child and the family. He also recommended marriage counseling as divorce should only be p...ursued if reconciliation is not possible. It was helpful to receive legal expertise from someone who genuinely cared about you and your marriage.

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Christopher Luis Melendez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Gold

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse Chris Melendez as an excellent family law attorney . I have known Chris for many years and briefly supervised him with family law cases in my Tallahassee office. Chris has tenacity. He is a great advocate and gives the extra attention to his cases so that the client is always first. Chris has gone in with his current firm to excel in family law litigation and mediation to the extent that he manages a local office autonomously. Tallahassee always has room for another good family lawyer and Chris will make his mark here."

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Jessica Thompson

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an extremely competent and hard-working attorney. We’ve consulted each other on matters of various practice areas in the years we’ve known each other. He explains everything to make sure that we’re on the same page during any discussions we have. You’re in good hands if you hire Chris to represent you."

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Adam Dunn

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris does excellent work. He’s a conscientious worker that cares for his clients. I fully endorse him."

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Joseph Baker

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Christopher Melendez and I worked together at the Orlando office of the Virga Law Firm. He is a thorough and knowledgeable attorney that works hard for his clients. Attorney Melendez often stays after hours and works late to ensure preparedness for court appearances. He is friendly and easy to work with but aggressive when he needs to be. Additionally, he has worked in multiple offices throughout the state of Florida, which makes him a great asset to the firm and his clients. I highly endorse Attorney Melendez!"

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JerriLynn Hadley

Unknown lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Melendez is an outstanding attorney. He is hard working and extremely knowledgeable."

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Michael Goodson

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Melendez is a knowledgeable attorney and is one of my first stops when I need to discuss a complex legal matter. Mr. Melendez works hard for his clients and is often the last attorney to leave the office. He truly cares about his clients and their success."

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Juliane Brumbaugh

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Christopher Melendez in 2015 in south Florida. Mr. Melendez proved to be a very dedicated and committed attorney, and was always willing to assist a fellow colleague when needed. We worked together on bench trials during my time in mortgage foreclosure litigation, and he was a helpful and critical part to our litigation division. I would not hesitate a moment in recommending Mr. Melendez to anyone seeking legal advice."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

2015 - 2015

Associate, The Michael Gold Law Office

2015 - 2015

Associate, The Ticktin Law Group, P.A.

2014 - 2015

Associate, Korte and Wortman, P.A.

2014 - 2014

Attorney, Legal Services of North Florida

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Michael E. Seelie

2013 - 2013

Teacher's Assistant: Advanced Legal Research, Florida Coastal School of Law

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Chambers of Honorable Judge Schlesinger: U.S. Middle District of Florida

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, St. John's County State Attorney Office

2011 - 2012

Teaching Assistant - Lawyering Process I/II, Florida Coastal School of Law

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

Tallahassee Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2013

Florida Coastal School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2006

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Florida Family Law and Ethics for Paralegals

Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information

2017

Presentation to JAG Corps regarding Military Divorce - Tyndall Air Force Base

Military Divorce

2016

Northwest Florida Collaborative Law Group Info Session

Collaborative Law

Languages

English

Activity

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