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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
14 Client Reviews
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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...
Posted by Angela | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by Stephanie | September 02, 2014
Very Impressed
I called Michelle for a consult - she was immediately responsive and provided thorough and excellent advice. She even recommended a very cost-effective way to handle my case instead - at detriment to herself. I was very impressed.
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...
Posted by Vaibhav | March 31, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Amazing person and excellent lawyer...
Going through divorce is not easy for anyone especially when your ex-spouse creates so many issues unnecessarily. I was totally heartbroken and shocked at the same time to see how my ex behaved. I was served with the divorce papers and was looking for attorney to respond and boy I'm so glad that I fo...
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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
English
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