Melissa Ann Clark

Melissa Ann Clark

3.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 19 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Expungement

1504 Brookhollow, Santa Ana, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Melissa Ann Clark

1504 Brookhollow, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Melissa Ann Clark's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The entire staff was awesome

The entire staff was awesome, everyone that I dealt with was very professional. I got quick answers, I got great advice. People told me to pay 700 dollars to get my chapter 13 done with other poeple. I paid about 1900 dollars, every penny was worth it, I was worry free. everyone who represented me a...long with Mellisa Clark was awesome. I do recommend the company's services to anyone that wants things done right, you want to save money and get headaches, pay 700 dollars somewhere else, you want it done right, go with this group of professionals. Always in contact with me. thank you so much for the great service.

Posted by Abc | June 11, 2014 | Gun Law

An attorney that will abandon you, waste your time, and provide no results

Melissa Clark NEVER communicated with me throughout the 18-19 month period of my case and never updated my case notes herself. She took the position of arguing to drop my case a mere 5 days after I left an unfavorable review to the law firm she works for. She argued to her law firm there was a "co...nflict of interest" with other clients. But this was just a pretext to drop my case, as this was never brought up or hinted at before. Ms. Clark is an unethical and unskilled attorney that apparently is also prejudiced against certain kinds of civil right restorations; namely, firearm restoration cases. Moreover, her employer did not want to honor their flat fee, because the costs of my case was somehow exceeding their expectations. I don't just leave negative reviews for the hell of it. But this attorney is just plain bad, and as a prospective client reading this, you need to be aware of my experience. To be more than fair, I tried to get her side of the story and tried to contact her personally. She completely refused to respond. I will likely be seeking further action against this attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2008

Very Satisfied - Great Attention to Detail

Melissa was always quick to answer my questions and make sure that everything got done right.

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Melissa Ann Clark's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Mills

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa has helped me with bankruptcy clients and I always know I can trust her work. I have found her to be totally dedicated to getting the job done right."

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Isabel Cueva

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Clark is a brilliant attorney who gets results for her clients. I can't think of anyone else I would go to for bankruptcy representation."

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Joshua Malter

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"An amazing attorney who will make sure she gets the most favorable outcome for her clients."

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Natasha Buchanan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Melissa is a brilliant attorney who passionately advocates for her clients. I have come to rely on her legal expertise and profound advice and truly appreciate her mentoring."

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Jennifer Strange

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melissa Clark is a wonderful attorney and is very knowledgeable. She pays attention to detail and handles her cases very professionally. I endorse this attorney."

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Benjamin Yrungaray

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Melissa is one of the brightest attorneys I have worked with. She has an excellent grasp of the law and consistently surpasses her client's expectations."

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Mathew Higbee

Business lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Order of the Coif, University of Utah Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Mathew Higbee

2006 - 2007

Associate, Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Arizona Court of Appeals

Associations

2006 - 2007

Utah State Bar

Member

2006 - 2007

Arizona State Bar

Member

2005 - 2007

Young Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - 2004

Moot Court Honor Society

Regional Champion

2003 - 2005

Student Bar Association

ABA Representative; Public Relations

2003 - 2004

Education

N/A

Univ of Utah COL

law

N/A

Univ of Utah

undergraduate

Publications

2003

Utah Legal Developments

Languages

English

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