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Michelle Melen practices family law in the Redwood City area. Her office is next to Woodside Plaza Shopping Center and has convenient access to the 280 freeway. She is a member of the San Mateo County Bar Association and the Santa Clara County Bar Association.
She received her J.D. from Whittier Law School in 2010. She was a member of the Whittier Law Review. During law school, she worked to help children get the special education services they needed in school in Whittier's Special Education Clinic.
Prior to law school, Michelle worked as a litigation paralegal. Michelle graduated from Willamette University with a B.A. in Politics, where she was a recipient of the Haynes Mc Hale scholarship award.
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1690 Woodside Road., Suite 114, Redwood City, CA, 94061
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Posted by Imraz | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Michelle is super fantastic!!! She is smart, driven, knowledgeable, strategic, detail oriented, well prepared and fast. She is aggressive when needed as well as fair and compassionate. She is very responsive, very involved and passionate about her work. She is a fantastic advocate to have to repre...
Posted by Andrea | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Let me start off this review saying that Michelle Melen is the best Family Law/Divorce Attorney I've had represent me since my divorce in 2016; previously I went through two other divorce attorneys in four years. Recently, I was back in family court due spousal relocation from the 2020 pandemic; we ...
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The initial consultation was a clear, concise and helpful insight in what I was facing legally with my case. I talked with a few attorneys. (One f them was very expensive.) But I liked her the most. She was very knowledgeable and honest. Thanks to her advice, I have happy life with my child now. Mich...
Posted by Keren | March 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
10 Stars !!! Thank you so much Michelle for your expertise in assisting me in navigating through the divorce process. Thank you for being responsive to all of my questions and concerns even during off hours. She simplified the legal jargon and assisted me in every step of my divorce. I thank you!...
Posted by Stephanie | August 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I called to ask about recourse, after my divorce, for an undisclosed item. Michelle called back within 10 minutes and spent time discussing even though it was a Washington case that she most likely could not assist with. This is dedication and professionalism at it's best. Thank you Michelle.
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2021
Rising Star Award, California Super Lawyers
2010
Wills and Trusts, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2010
Dean's List, Whittier Law School
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michelle A. Melen
2023 - Present
Junior League of Palo Alto Mid PeninsulaPast President
2012 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
MaitriVolunteer Attorney
2015 - 2019
Junior League of Palo Alto Mid PeninsulaBoard Member
2011 - 2013
Pro Bono ProjectVolunteer Attorney
2011 - 2014
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMentee
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA
2020
Family Law Q&A
2017
High School Mock Trial Coach
2010
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