Jessica joined Mello & Pickering LLP in January 2015. In 2011 Jessica received her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College of California where she majored in political science. After graduating from Saint Mary’s, she received her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2014. She was then admitted to the California State Bar in December 2014, after passing the state bar exam on her first attempt. During her law school education, Jessica gained extensive experience in family law working for the Department of Child Support Services, the San Francisco Bar Association’s family law project and a solo family law practitioner. Jessica’s hard work in law school earned her a place on the honor roll and distinguished honor roll during her last three semesters. She also earned the CALI excellence award in Immigration law.
Jessica developed a passion for family law early on in her law school career. However, it was while working with SF Bar Association that she determined she would pursue a career in family law. There, she worked hands on with low-income clients whom she had the opportunity to guide through the very beginning stages of theirdivorce and custody cases. Having seen the emotional toll that family law matters can take on clients, Jessica’s primary goal is to always make her clients safe, well represented and hopefully worry a little less knowing she is working hard to represent their best interests.
When not working, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and traveling.
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Posted by Ian | March 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
When you need someone on your side
Jessica was the calm, smart, and knowlegable friend who protected me and my son when I was scrared, depressed, and angry at end of my relationship with his mother. My son's mother threatened that our son would live with her, and I would only be allowed to see him when she saw fit. I was devastated an...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is intelligent, hard working, and dedicated to serving the needs of her clients. She is always prepared and a fierce advocate for her clients. I highly endorse Jessica."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jessica has proven to be an EXCELLENT family law attorney. She is a compassionate and dedicated worker. She is a great advocate for her clients."
"I strongly endorse Jessica. She is one of the most passionate attorneys that I've ever had the pleasure of working with!"
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2014
CALI Excellence Award in Immigration Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
Jefferson Scholarship, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2007
Perreira Endowment Scholarship, Saint Mary's College of CA
2015 - Present
Associate, Mello & Pickering, LLP
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Law Offices of Ben Aguilar
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, San Francisco Bar Association, Justice and Diversity Center
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Department of Child Support Services
2015 - Present
American Bar Association
2015 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2014
J.D
2011
B.A
English
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