Michelle Ane Melen

Michelle Ane Melen

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Redwood City, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1690 Woodside Road., Suite 114, Redwood City, CA

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Law Office of Michelle A. Melen

1690 Woodside Road., Suite 114, Redwood City, CA, 94061

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Michelle Ane Melen's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by Imraz | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Super Amazing 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...sent you in any complex situations. Above all she is a great human being. I had the opportunity to have Michelle represent me with my child support and custody over the years. I can only praise her for her efforts and hard work she put it for my cases. She was very dedicated and always had time to queries and questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend Michelle Melen Attorney At Law, Redwood City

Posted by Andrea | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Law Attorney I've Ever Had Represent Me

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 ...were ordered to a court evaluation and through the process had a number of court hearings and countless negotiations. Through it all Michelle represented me better than any of my previous attorneys, she was professional, thorough, firm; I honestly could trust her through the entire process. In family court, things become emotional quickly and during the pandemic things can become even more emotional between parties. I'm beyond grateful to have Michelle represent me. She fought for me, while being open and honest throughout my case. I feel like she is very well respected in the court room. Michelle was always available to contact. I simply cannot say enough positive things about Michelle Melen. If you need a divorce or family law attorney, you will want her to be on your team.

Posted by Angela | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

I wish I could give SIX stars

I absolutely, and very highly, recommend Michelle. I really wish I could give her six stars. She made a very daunting, scary and stressful situation (filing for divorce) very manageable and doable. I appreciate how flexible she was with scheduling (and also her prompt response time). She patientl...y explains things step-by-step, and she was the most affordable lawyer I found. I could feel with each interaction we had that she truly cares about her clients. If anyone comes to me and asks if I know a good family law attorney, there is no doubt that I will tell them, “Michelle Melen… all the way.”

Posted by Sam | January 07, 2016 | Family

Great attention to details, very impressed.

I had initial consultation with Michelle Melen, she asked the right questions, listened carefully, was very quick to understand the situation and explained in great detail about the problem I'm in, and how to approach it. I was seeking advice regarding false TRO/DV case that was filed by my wife. Sin...ce I'm on visa and decided to quit my job, the problem become more complex to solve. Michelle Melen walked me through the approach to take with great care and undivided attention. I would definitely hire her in the future. If you need any advice regarding family law and you live in San Mateo County, I highly recommend this attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Rising Star Award, California Super Lawyers

2010

Wills and Trusts, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2010

Dean's List, Whittier Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michelle A. Melen

Associations

2023 - Present

Junior League of Palo Alto Mid Peninsula

Past President

2012 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Maitri

Volunteer Attorney

2015 - 2019

Junior League of Palo Alto Mid Peninsula

Board Member

2011 - 2013

Pro Bono Project

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - 2014

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Mentee

Education

2010

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Willamette University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2020

Single Parents Group

Family Law Q&A

2017

Team Castilleja

High School Mock Trial Coach

Publications

2010

Whittier Law Review Staff Member

Languages

English

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