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Mariya Melkonyan
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Biography
Managing Attorney and Former Deputy District Attorney - Riverside, CA
The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan is an aggressive, top Criminal and DUI defense law firm serving Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.
As a former Deputy District Attorney for 13 years, Mariya knows how the prosecution presents its case. She's worked on a wide range of criminal cases over the years with Jury Trial experience ranging from all kinds of minor misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies. Mariya has worked on cases including DUI, hit and run, theft, narcotics, domestic violence, assaults, burglaries, robberies, child molestations, rape, and Homicide (attempted murder and murder) cases to verdict.
- Former Deputy District Attorney - Riverside, CA
- 13 Years of Experience
Over the course of her career as a former prosecutor, Mariya has worked with and developed effective examination methods of experts of different fields, such as Medical Professionals, Toxicologists, DRE Experts, DNA Experts, Forensic Pathologists, Psychologists, Child Sexual Accommodation Syndrome Experts, Involuntary Confession Experts, Ballistics Experts, Geo-Fencing Experts, and many more.
All of her years of experience have given Mariya the necessary tools and tactics to be able to attack the prosecution with in-depth knowledge. Trust in her when faced with criminal charges. The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan will apply these same aggressive methods to defend your rights and freedom.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan
450 North Brand Blvd. Suite 600, Glendale, CA, 91203
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Mariya Melkonyan's Reviews
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Posted by Narozhneva Viktoriia | August 21, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
the best lawyer in the world
My family and I want to leave a review about the amazing work of Maria Melkonyan. She saved our case, which seemed hopeless. Maria provided me with great help and support during this difficult period. She did not give up, even when we were ready to give up. The best! The best! The best!!!!
Posted by Gagik | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best
Thank you Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan, And a special thanks to you Mariya. She is one of the best and smartest professionals I have ever met. She is overflowing with knowledge of the law. Also she has a heart of gold and she is very friendly. One of the best qualities of Mariya. Mariya alw...
Posted by Johana | October 30, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Paralegal
Mariya, is an amazing person, she is professional, passionate, extremely dedicated, & will give her 100% and more as an attorney. I worked along with her when she was serving as a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside county. I would recommend her without hesitation especially because she has the exp...
Mariya Melkonyan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is hardworking, determined and has experience on both sides."
Lori Myers
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Honors Roll, University of Southern California Los Angeles
N/A
Dean's Scholar, University of Southern California Los Angeles
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, The Law Offices of Mariya Melkonyan
2008 - 2021
Prosecuting Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office
Education
2008
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Armenian
Russian