Are you currently going through a Divorce? Let me help you protect your rights!Divorce, Custody, Support. Full representation or unbundled services depending on your needs
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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14 years
14 years
14 years
14 years
14 years
14 years, 400 cases
14 years
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 | 02/07/2022 |
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 |
Merit Scholarship | Student Bar Association | 2004 |
Environmental Law Fellow | ABA Environmental Law Section | 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 |
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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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.
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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