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Melissa Weiss-Riner
About Melissa
Biography
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
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 15 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Arizona Family Law Solutions, PLC
1152 E Greenway St Ste 3, Mesa, AZ, 85203
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly recommend Melissa
Melissa was my attorney for several years in family court. I could not have asked for a better outcome and it is truly because of Melissa and her expertise. Melissa is incredibly knowledgeable and understanding. Again, I highly recommend her and her team.
Melissa Weiss-Riner's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
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 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
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can i do when my wife has abandoned the marriage by going to China and does not communicate
08 Sep 2023
Q&A
How do I claim my son?
08 May 2023
Q&A
If the other parent doesn’t agree to my decision can they take me back to court, I have final say?
25 Mar 2023