$ 400-400 per hour
Melinda A. Gomez
About Melinda
Biography
Melinda received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of California at Davis. While at UC Davis she was actively involved in local non-profits assisting survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault with various legal issues.
She later earned her Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School in 2009, where she received the 2007 Public Interest Scholarship from the California Bar Association for her continued volunteer work. While at Whittier law school she served as the President of the Hispanic American Law Student Association while also competing and serving as the Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board.
While in law school she worked with Amnesty International in their Stop Violence Against Women Project as well as at the District Attorney’s offices in San Diego and Orange County. Upon graduating from law school she was awarded the Center for Children’s Rights Certificate, Trial and Appellate Practice Certificate, and Criminal Law Certificate due to her courses and active participation in school programs.
Melinda is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, and continues to assist in advocacy and policy development for survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault through her work with the California Partnership for Domestic Violence (CPEDV) and Human Options.
As an attorney, Melinda has been involved in many high asset and high conflict custody and dissolution matters during her career. Her ability to advocate for her clients with up to date advice and compassion allows her to obtain client centered results in the most efficient manner possible.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 5 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Location
LAW OFFICE OF MELINDA GOMEZ
2901 W. Coast Highway, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
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Posted by Kathleen | May 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
I hired Melinda Gomez to help me with a divorce, and am so glad I did. She is smart, articulate, integrous, meticulous in her work, and made my entire divorce experience easier because I knew she had my back. I highly recommend her services.
Posted by Kim | March 27, 2014 | Litigation
Excellent Attorney!
I hired Ms. Gomez to help me with a deposition. Ms. Gomez was very professional and efficient and helped guide me through the process on what to expect. From your first conversation with Ms. Gomez, you immediately become aware of her passion, integrity and commitment for her work. Correspondence was...
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"Melinda is an extremely intelligent and compassionate advocate for her clients. She thinks quick on her feet and has a strong understanding of the law and the likely outcome if you proceed to trial. She will work hard to resolve your matter amicably. She is well respected in the community and a competent family law attorney."
"Melinda has assisted my firm with a variety of family law matters. Her knowledge and common-sense approach to family law has made her an invaluable asset to my clients. I would recommend her services to anyone seeking competent, compassionate, and effective legal counsel."
"It's a pleasure to endorse Ms. Gomez. She is such a hard worker and probably the most organized and well prepared lawyer that I know. She is also a very experienced lawyer so don't let the young face fool you. I would trust my own case with her."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Community Leader, Human Options
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2007 Public Interest Scholarship, California Bar Association
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Melinda Gomez
2011 - 2018
Managing Attorney (since August 2014), HUGHES & HUGHES
2010 - 2011
Associate - Plaintiff's Commercial Litigation, Hollins Law
2009 - 2010
Associate, Law Offices of Michael Carrillo
2009 - 2009
Post Bar Law Clerk, Augustine & Egelsee
2007 - 2009
Certified Law Clerk, San Diego District Attorney & Orange County District Attorney
Associations
Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
Orange County Bar Association
2007 - 2009
Whititer Law School - Trial Advocacy Honor's BoardVice President
2006 - 2009
Whittier Law School - Hispanic American Law Student AssociationPresident
Education
2009
Whittier Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
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Q&A
Does my fiance have to hire her own attorney to review a premarital agreement for it to be enforceable?
23 Dec 2012
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How long does it take for a lawyer to serve an ex husband? We signed papers in Aug. and he still has not been served. HELP!
21 Nov 2012
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Can I get joint custody of my younger siblings.
17 Nov 2012