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Melissa has lived in Mesa, Arizona for nearly 40 years. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Melissa was a paralegal for 14 years in Mesa and Phoenix. She has extensive experience in civil litigation, particularly insurance defense, medical malpractice and personal injury.
During law school she was a law clerk at a Phoenix Law firm working in the areas of personal injury and commercial litigation. She was also a legal extern at Legal Aid of Arizona working primarily in landlord/tenant disputes.
Melissa was a board member of Mesa Community Action Network from 1997 through 2006 of which she served two years as President. Other volunteer activities include Past Board Member, Friends of the Mesa Public Library and Stepping Stones Mentoring Youth at Risk. Melissa is an active member and serves on the Board of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa.
Education:
Phoenix School of Law, J.D.
Ottawa University BA, Public Administration
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1152 E Greenway St Ste 3, Mesa, AZ, 85203
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I hired her and I was very pleased with her work. She was very well prepared and aggressive towards the other party during trial.
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Great attorney! She is very compassionate, professional, and timely! She truly cares about her clients and cases.
Posted by Jamie | June 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Jim has been representing me for five years in my family court cases. Not only is he professional and personable but he is straightforward and honest and has directed me in ways that has saved me tremendously. I refer them out any chance I get and every single person has been thrilled with the servic...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have been with Melissa for now over almost 5 years. My case wasn’t just any case, it was tuff, in and out of court for years. Melissa and team fight hard to win. I've always felt like they treat me like family. They are quick to return calls, take the initiative, and explain things in a way I can u...
Posted by Chastine | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After talking to many lawyers I finally found Melissa Weiss-Riner and hired her to handle my custody case. From the moment we met she was professional, straight forward, and gave me great advise. Melissa worked extremely hard on every detail of my case, she was very organized and determined. When all...
"I endorse Melissa. She has been my opposing counsel several times. She is easy to work with for the benefits of our clients and is helpful in facilitating settling matters. Saying that though, she also works very hard on advocating for her clients in court. She is ethical and professional throughout the process."
"Melissa is a tough, professional attorney. She has strong ethics and values and fights for her clients. She is a worthy opponent who always puts her best foot forward. I highly endorse Melissa as a professional and person."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is an exceptional attorney. She is always a professional and strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer because she is knowledgeable and conscientious. Melissa cares deeply about her clients."
"I've know Melissa since law school. I refer family law clients to her because she is knowledgeable, compassionate and provides excellent legal services."
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2018
Best of Thervo, Thervo
2010 - Present
Partner, Arizona Family Law Solutions
2012 - 2012
Instructor - Paralegal Studies, Brookline College
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Horan Law
2009 - 2009
Clerk, Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson
2009 - 2010
clerk, Community Legal Services
2007 - 2009
Paralegal, Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson
2005 - 2007
Paralegal, Israel & Gerity
2021 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2014 - Present
Love of Christ Lutheran ChurchPresident
2010 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2003
Mesa Leadership AcademyGraduate
1997 - 2006
Mesa Community Action NetworkBoard of Directors
reversed and remanded
granted in part, denied in part
JURISDICTION ACCEPTED; RELIEF GRANTED IN PART
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1996
AA
2017
Overview - Divorcing and Establishing Paternity
2015
Community Property
English
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