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Melissa Danyale Polk

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Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Personal Injury

580 California St Ste 508, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Law Office of Melissa Polk

580 California St Ste 508, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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1.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The Worst! We are all not wrong Melissa Polk! The other posts are right! Incompetent Annoying and Breaks All The Rules

I just don't think you want to hire someone that will probably get disbarred for fraud. She practices fraud and perjury. I have never seen anything like it. Maybe she has her own deep pockets to pay people off. She has no idea what she is talking about or what the other side is talking about for ...that matter.. She is just exhausting and nothing but a no it all that knows nothing. I think the next thing in her future is a few fat lawsuits. She plays games with everyone in the courtroom. Big liar She has no problem lying and she has no problem insulting people. Very unprofessional

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very unhappy experience

I was referred to Melissa by a fellow attorney of mine who was great. Unfortunately, his recommendation was not. He did not know her personally but trusted she would be competent. Things went well but then when major mistakes were happening (I had specific instructions of what not to do, details to t...he settlement, etc... ) I felt I suddenly had to recheck all her work. When I questioned her she became defensive and abrasive and then it just went downhill where she literally tried to do anything to close my case even when things were left unfinished. She has costed me more pain, anxiety and anguish than when I had going into this case. Her work ethic became terrible, lack of responses to my questions or emails, and bottom line, she made egregious lies once she realized I no longer felt comfortable with working with her. I had a really awful experience and wished more reviews were posted before I made my decision.

Melissa Polk

Replied last February 18, 2020

Dear Mr. [redacted]- Please refrain from leaving false reviews on my Avvo business page. You have posted three fake reviews of my business within a span of two weeks. Your first review was removed for violating Avvo guidelines and policies. You have subsequently posted two one-star reviews under the alias "B" and "Anonymous" As you are well aware, the statements in your reviews do not reflect your personal experience with my office. My office terminated you as a client almost six months ago. Up until termination, you were more than happy with the services provided by my office. I am hopeful that you can put your time and energy towards something more productive. I wish you and your business nothing but success in the New Year.

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Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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John F Kennedy Univ SOL

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Univ of California Davis

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