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
  • Check
  • 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 | Child Custody

Posted by Imraz | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 anonymous | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Michelle is amazing, professional and caring. She was a life saver for me!!

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...elle is caring and truly looking out for your best interest. If you're in need of an attorney, I highly recommend hiring Michelle Melen.

Posted by Masha | December 18, 2014 | Child Custody

Great and Intelligent Lawyer

Michelle is and has been a true Blessing to my Divorce and Custody Case. She is very available and there for you. I'm so very glad that she absolutely took on my difficult case and stayed optimistic. She is extremely intelligent and knows the Law. She always followed through and was very punctual. Sh...e was also accommodating as I live in San Jose and her office is in Redwood City. Many times she would meet me halfway. She always kept me informed either by phone , email, or both. She has a great personality as well. I would absolutely recommend her.

Posted by Jennet | July 21, 2014 | Child Custody

Child Custody Battle

I recommend Michelle Melen to handle family law cases. I replaced my first lawyer with Michelle and I was very happy I chose her. Her rate was one half lower and she was more attentive to my case. I can call and talk to her anytime. English is my second Language. Michelle has a lot of patience, expl...aining to me, coaching before mediation. I was able to get 50/50 custody of my child with child support and spousal support even though the judge had already granted temporary full custody of my child by my husband. If I did not get Michelle as my lawyer, I probably would not have got what I wanted. Thank you Michelle. Jennet.

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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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