Are you currently going through a Divorce? Let me help you protect your rights!
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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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Law Office of Mellanie Marshall Rapozo
2101 17th Street
Bakersfielf, CA, 93301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2008 | 10/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Top Ten Best Female Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Merit Scholarship | Student Bar Association | 2006 |
Merit Scholarship | Student Bar Association | 2005 |
Environmental Law Fellow | ABA Environmental Law Section | 2004 |
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Merit Scholarship | Student Bar Association | 2004 |
Deans List | CSUB | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Mellanie Marshall | 2008 - Present |
Associate City Planner | City of Sacramento | 2006 - 2008 |
Environmental Health Inspector | Tulare County Environmental Health | 2004 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - Top Ten Best Female Attorneys | Top Ten Best Female Attorneys | 2017 - Present |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Member | 2017 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2009 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member Attorney | 2008 - Present |
Capital City Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
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American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
Kern County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2010 - 2012 |
State Bar of California, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2008 - 2012 |
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Sacramento News and Reviews | Top Ten FUBARS | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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San Joaquin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
California State University, Bakersfield | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Kern County DHS Management Conference | Elimination of Need and Dependency | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In Re Toledo | Judgment in favor of my client |
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Carl Mandabach, Family Attorney on Jul 30, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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
Kit Westbrook, Family Attorney on Jan 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Robert Sullivan, Family Attorney on Mar 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ms. Marshall. She knows how to get things done.
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