Christopher C. Melcher is Chair of The State Bar of California Family Law Section for the 2011-2012 term, which has over 3,800 members, making it the largest family law organization in California. His practice focuses on complex divorce litigation and the preparation of premarital and post-marital agreements. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter, which is the highest distinction for a divorce attorney in the United States. He is Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He is a partner in the law firm of Walzer & Melcher LLP in Woodland Hills, California, where he practices exclusively family law. He is a regular speaker and author on family law issues throughout California. Prior to entering family law, he practiced civil litigation and criminal defense.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1994 | 06/14/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation | President’s Volunteer Service Award | 2010 |
Martindale Hubbell | Rated "AV-Preeminent" | 2010 |
Super Lawyers of Southern California | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Spirit of CEB | Continuing Education of the Bar | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Walzer & Melcher LLP | 2003 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (California Chapter) | Member | 2005 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2004 - Present |
Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1994 - Present |
State Bar of California, Family Law Section Executive Committee | Vice Chair | 2010 - 2011 |
Family Law Section Executive Committee, State Bar of California | Education Chair; Asst. Education Chair | 2007 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association, The Family Advocate | Make the Tax Code Your Friend–and Alimony More Palatable | 2012 |
hg.org | A Step toward Tax Equality for Registered Domestic Partners | 2010 |
California Child and Spousal Support: Establishing, Modifying, and Enforcing | Determining Spousal Support Amount | 2010 |
California Child and Spousal Support: Establishing, Modifying, and Enforcing | Grounds and Procedure to Modify or Terminate Spousal Support | 2010 |
hg.org | Valuation of a Professional Practice in a California Divorce Action | 2009 |
hg.org | Custody Evaluations -- California Rules of Evidence and Cross-Examination Techniques | 2009 |
hg.org | New Business Valuation Standards Affect Divorce Cases | 2009 |
Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) | Evaluating the Enforceability of a Premarital Agreement | 2009 |
Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) | Mining Evidence Under the New Electronic Discovery Act | 2009 |
Family Law Financial Discovery, CEB | Using Expert Witnesses | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pepperdine University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
California State University, Northridge | BS - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Luncheon Program | Social Media in Family Law Cases | 2012 |
44th Annual Family Law Symposium | I Love You Now Sign Here - Premarital Agreements for Professionals and Small Business Owners | 2012 |
South Bay Study Group | When Love Becomes War: How to Attack and Defend the Premarital Agreement | 2012 |
Indiana State Bar Annual Meeting | Bias: The Enemy of Persuasion | 2012 |
Spring Seminar | Double-Dipping: Bad Manners or Irresistible Temptation? | 2012 |
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Maya Grey, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 15, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Chris is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced family law attorneys in California. I worked with him on a case and his creative approach to an issue blew me away. He is a reasonable and solution-oriented attorney. I highly recommend him!
Ike Sherman, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Maya Grey, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 15, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Chris is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced family law attorneys in California. I worked with him on a case and his creative approach to an issue blew me away. He is a reasonable and solution-oriented attorney. I highly recommend him!
Ike Sherman, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mary Quin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 20, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Melcher is a hard working and honest attorney. A strong advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse this attorney and recommend him in any family law matter.
Dmitry Gorin, Family Attorney on Jun 21, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Hard-working, ethical, and tenacious.
Christina Shaffer, Family Attorney on May 12, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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