Melissa Weiss-Riner

Melissa Weiss-Riner

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce

1152 E Greenway St Ste 3, Mesa, AZ

About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 15 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Arizona Family Law Solutions, PLC

1152 E Greenway St Ste 3, Mesa, AZ, 85203

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Melissa Weiss-Riner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would hire again

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

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

A Schapp

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strait forward, honest and personable

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...e they provide!

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody

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...nderstand. I simply cannot thank them enough!! She went step by step, went over everything and took her time. Thank you.

Posted by Chastine | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody lawyer

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...egations where thrown our way she explained everything I needed to do to shut these allegations down. She went through this entire case for almost a year with me and my family. And when trial came along she was aggressive, professional, and won my case. Melissa didn't mislead me she told me exactly what she thought we could win and what she didn't think we could win. She is the most amazing lawyer and person. I would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone in need of a lawyer that will work hard for her clients. Thank you again for everything Melissa

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Melissa Weiss-Riner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberly Staley

Family lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Gina Becker-Zarling

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Laura Gillis

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is an exceptional attorney. She is always a professional and strong advocate for her clients."

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Sylvina Cotto

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because she is knowledgeable and conscientious. Melissa cares deeply about her clients."

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Janell Youtsey

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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James Riner

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christy Thompson

Child custody lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Best of Thervo, Thervo

Work Experience

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

Associations

2021 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2014 - Present

Love of Christ Lutheran Church

President

2010 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2003

Mesa Leadership Academy

Graduate

1997 - 2006

Mesa Community Action Network

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Layland v. Layland No. 1 CA-SA 15-0150

reversed and remanded

Spero v Spero 1 CA-SA 15-0150

granted in part, denied in part

No. 1 CA-SA 14-0116

JURISDICTION ACCEPTED; RELIEF GRANTED IN PART

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Education

2009

Phoenix International School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Ottawa University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1996

Phoenix College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017 CLE Marathon

Overview - Divorcing and Establishing Paternity

2015

Divorce and Community Property Issues

Community Property

Languages

English

Activity

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