$ 295-350 per hour
I have been a sole practitioner for almost nine years doing primarily Family Law. I practice in multiple counties including Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, San Luis, Ventura, and Yolo Counties. I have extensive experience. I can aggressively litigate a case or settle it quickly depending on the client's needs. I have experience with all aspects of a family law Divorce case. I have worked the spectrum of different types of cases ranging from no-asset, high-conflict custody cases to high-asset cases.
I have experince working with investigators, forensic accountants, and all fields related to child custody determinations.
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$ 295-350 per hour
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Acquired: 2008
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2101 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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Posted by kevin | August 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
i hired her for a spousal support case,,,she tells me its a slam dunk case,,,no biggy,,,,,all that i got outta of her is the respondent was given the court papers,,,,then she says respondent want to settal out of court,,,i said fine,,,she tells me it will be faster n cheaper that way,,,i never reciev...
Posted by Shawn | May 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Put me at ease from day one by explaining my options, rights under CA Law, and best & worst case scenarios, then quickly working my case as soon as I hired her. While I hope to never need her services again I'm sure glad I found her to handle my divorce and will recommend her without hesitation if e...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Mellanie about terminating a gaurdianship. She was incredibly easy to talk to and instantly made me feel better just by being so understanding and clear about what the steps were and the best way to go about things. I am relieved I found her and feel she is the best choice to represent me...
Posted by Carlos C. | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired attorney Marshall to defend me in a Domestic Violence case. Attorney Marshall did an excellent job during the trial and the court dismissed the restraining order after attorney Marshall tore up my lying ex on direct examination. Other attorneys congratulated attorney Marshall on the excelle...
Posted by Aaron C | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mellanie Marshall was hired by me to handle my child custody case. She went on record for my divorce and child support case against my wishes and destroyed my case and cost me my case(s). She gave wrong info, claimed I didn't contest my ex wife taking all of my belongings, lost my child custody and...
Thats funny. This guy has a nasty meth problem. He actually wanted me to argue (to the judge) over a flashlight and his dvd movie collection. What a joke. No, what an idiot. Who spends $2000 to fight over a flashlight and DVDs. Yes, I refused to fight over flashlights and DVDs. And, well, as far as losing custody. Put down the meth pipe and stop abusing your kid. And btw, I have never been to Modesto. Get a job. I noticed you posted this at 3:00 a.m. Note to potential clients: if you are a drug addict, do not call me. If you are too stupid to get that you can replace a flashlight and DVDs for $50 but want spend $2000 just to fight....dont call me. And loser, you did not pay me any money. Your meth-memories are inaccurate.
"I worked with Mellanie. Her cases are always well prepared and she covers all the issues. I endorse her as you cannot do better than hiring her.She cares about her clients and she knows what she is doing"
"I worked together on a case with Melanie Marshall and found her to be very loyal and fantastic to work with. Mellanie is a great communicator and very responsive. I highly recommend Melanie."
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2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Ten Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2006
Merit Scholarship, Student Bar Association
2005
Merit Scholarship, Student Bar Association
2004
Environmental Law Fellow, ABA Environmental Law Section
2004
Merit Scholarship, Student Bar Association
1998
Deans List, CSUB
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Mellanie Marshall
2006 - 2008
Associate City Planner, City of Sacramento
2004 - 2006
Environmental Health Inspector, Tulare County Environmental Health
2017 - Present
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - Top Ten Best Female AttorneysTop Ten Best Female Attorneys
2017 - Present
Association of Family and Conciliation CourtsMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember Attorney
2008 - Present
Capital City Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - 2012
Kern County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - 2012
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
Judgment in favor of my client
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
2006
Elimination of Need and Dependency
2009
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