P. Melanie Vliet

P. Melanie Vliet

also known as Phyllis Vliet, Melanie Vliet

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 12 years

Elder law Lawyer at La Mirada, CA
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Administrative Law ... +5 more

13115 Marlette Drive, La Mirada, CA

About P.

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Elder Law 35%

Most work has been in service of clients over age sixty.

12 years | 20 cases

35%
Probate 15%

Limited conservatorship

12 years | 5 cases

15%
Administrative Law 10%

Housing--Contesting termination of client's Section 8 benefits

12 years | 3 cases

10%
Debt Settlement 10%

Protection of elderly clients from harassment of debt collectors and negotiating settlement of credit card debt

12 years | 2 cases

10%
Discrimination 10%

Service (assistance and emotional support) animals--obtaining reasonable accommodation of client's disability

12 years | 2 cases

10%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Unlawful detainer defense

12 years | 5 cases

10%
Education 5%

Support services--obtaining services denied to client's developmentally disabled child

12 years | 1 case

5%
Immigration 5%

U-Visa--immigrant documentation based on client's provision of assistance in prosecution of criminal activity

12 years | 1 case

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

P. Melanie Vliet, Esq.

13115 Marlette Drive, La Mirada, CA, 90638

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P. Melanie Vliet's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by kim dung | August 14, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

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

A Heplful Attorney

In the past few months, I was so lucky when I contacted with Mrs Melanie,an Attorney who working as a volunteer at " Legal Aid of Orange County " She was very nice and had a lot of patiences in my case.She always had a passion for working until my case finished with a best result . i think that ...Mrs Melanie is a Angel for everybody who have a low income , She bring back the justice for the poor peoples. Many thanks from my heart.

Posted by Mary | July 23, 2015

A good lawyer and dedicated

Lawyer Melanie Vliet helped me win three cases. I have two sons who are autistic, she helped me get conservatorship, appeal to get services from Regional Center of Orange County, and get my pay check back in a personal case . She volunteer to help me and did not get any fee. Melanie is very a nice l...ady and kind person because she undersands my difficult situation. She was very calm and patient when she was working with me. It is hard because I do not speak English well. She works organizedly and writes perfectly. I am very grateful to Melanie.

P. Vliet

Replied last July 27, 2015

Thank you, Mary. I look forward to working with you on your younger son's limited conservatorship when the time comes.

Posted by stevenG | July 16, 2015

Melanie is one of the Best Attorneys I have ever had.

Melanie Vliet is a very excellent attorney. She is bright and intelligent and she knows how to speak up for you in any court proceeding. She never gives up and she won't allow anyone to intimidate her when she is representing her clients. The citizens of orange county who need assistance from the pub...lic attorney assistant center (Legal Aid Society) are very lucky to have her representing you.

P. Vliet

Replied last July 20, 2015

Thank you, Mr. G. It was a privilege to obtain justice for you.

Posted by john | July 14, 2015

GOD SENT ME AN ANGEL

Wow! Melanie's enthusiasm and attention to detail was life saver for me. I can in to see her without a clue of what I was doing and my back up to the wall, and she helped me cover all of the bases and felt like I hit a homerun in dealing with my issues. I had one TRO to file to protect my dad and o...ne to respond to against me, We worked together to complete the work and now I can sleep well tonight. Good Night All, John T

P. Vliet

Replied last July 16, 2015

Thank you, John. You deserve a good night's sleep. I love to see adult children demonstrating such commitment to the care of their elderly and ailing parents.

Posted by H.L. | July 10, 2015

An advocate for the vulnerable population

Ms. Vliet was very personable and responsive to the needs of her clients. She represented my mother in her case but I was the main interpreter and so she mainly worked with me. For the case, she went through the history of events and quickly assessed how she would set up the response to the case. She... took my needs into consideration but was always professional. I can honestly say she really guided me through the legal process and is extremely knowledgeable. She puts abundant preparation and thought into her work and it shows. She goes the extra mile for her clients and really put my mind at ease through the entire thing. I truly appreciate everything she did for us. You will be in good hands if she represents you.

P. Vliet

Replied last July 16, 2015

Thank you, H.L. I am delighted that your mother's case was resolved at its initial hearing and that your family can now put this unpleasantness behind you.

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P. Melanie Vliet's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christina Wickers

Elder law lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Friend

"I went to law school with Melanie Vliet. She is very personable and is thorough in her research. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Blaise Patzkowski

Elder law lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Certificate of Exemplary Public Service, Western State College of Law

2013

Cum Laude, Western State College of Law

2010

Witkin Award--Top Student: Contracts II, Western State College of Law

2010

Witkin Award--Top Student: Honors Civil/Judicial Externship, Western State College of Law

2010

Year-in-Review Editor of the Semester, Western State University Law Review

2009

Witkin Award--Top Student: Professional Skills I, Western State College of Law

1976

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Who's Who

1976

Membership in Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Chi

1976

Magna Cum Laude, Biola College

1973

Sealbearer, California Scholarship Federation

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Contract Attorney, Law Office of Vihn N. Doan

2015 - Present

Appearance Attorney, Attorneys in Motion

2015 - Present

Interpreter, Law Office of Vinh N. Doan

2015 - Present

Coord.: Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order Clinic, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County

2013 - Present

Volunteer attorney in Senior Citizens Legal Advocacy Program, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County

Associations

2013 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2014

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Nearly Made Homeless by Giving

The termination of my client's housing benefits was overturned.

Reasonable Accommodation

Through mediation my client agreed to modify the RV and obtained the right to park it in her driveway.

Minuscule Dispute

The creditor zeroed out my client's balance.

Blood from a Turnip

I settled my client's debt for one-tenth of the amount owing.

Awakened to Accusations

The termination of my clients' housing benefits was overturned.

Client's Son Stepped Up

I negotiated a reduced settlement amount (about half the balance owing) with the creditor and persuaded the client's son to obtain a loan and pay off the credit card debt he had incurred on his mother's account.

Rare Decision for the Defense

The court permitted the tenant to retain possession of the premises upon paying the rent due--reduced by the cost of the sink repairs.

A First for Legal Aid

The Regional Center offered to pay for a new psychological assessment of the teen, and services were granted.

Worthy of Her Hire

My demand letter resulted in the client's receiving all the wages she had earned.

Work-Around

In communicating with the cemetery's agent, I discovered that there would be no charge to add the client's daughter's name to the title of the plot.

The Mail Must Go Through

When, with the assistance of the current mail carrier and route supervisor, I convinced the Postmaster that the "menace" had been absent from the home for years and that no dog currently resided there, he ordered that mail delivery resume.

Picture Worth a Thousand Words

Rather than admit its error, the homeowner's association determined that the client had brought her patio into compliance.

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Education

2013

Western State Univ COL

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Cerritos College

Paralegal Certificate

1986

University of Southern California

MA - Masters

1983

University of California - Los Angeles

MA - Masters

1976

Biola Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts & Teaching Credential

1973

Culver City High School

High School Diploma

Publications

2015

The Notice Defamation

2014

The Notice Grandparents' Rights

2011

Western State University Law Review Lopez v. Candaele, 630 F.3d 775 (9th Cir. 2010)

2011

Western State University Law Review Professional Engineers in California Government v. Schwarzenegger, 50 Cal. 4th 960 (2010)

Languages

English

Spanish

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