$ 350-500 per hour
Melissa Diane Cianci
About Melissa
Biography
I focus my efforts to ensure that my clients understand the legal process and make well informed decisions. I am an aggressive advocate while remaining focused on global settlement.
As the managing partner, I can appreciate the complexities that business owners face during a divorce.
I am experienced in drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements, which ensures my clients' interests are protected so that if unfortunate and unexpected circumstances arise, they have an "insurance policy" to protect their separate property interests.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 5 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 8 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 5 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 7 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 7 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Creative Family Solutions, Cecil Cianci Law, PC
3000 Lava Ridge Ct., Suite 115, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Very sad
Very sadI did not have a great experience with Miss Cianci I would never recommend her Absolutely terrible for many many reasons
Posted by Gary | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great attorney
Melissa and her office is amazing. They do a great job for all legal issues, are knowledgeable about everything, and seem to have the respect of the judges. I highly recommend Melissa and her firm for any family law matter.
Posted by William | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Law Offices
Melissa is a wonderful Attorney. She is caring and pays attention to detail. Their staff is awesome as well.
Posted by Robert | March 20, 2017
Attorney
Ms. Cianci and I have jointly represented several clients. Her thoroughness, ingenuity and ethics are beyond approach. In addition, Ms. Cianci unflinchingly tells her clients "like it is," the good, bad and ugly.
Posted by Frank Ali | March 20, 2017 | Family
Impressed with her Professionalism and Ability to Get Things Done
I first met Ms. Cianci in law school and have observed her growth and progress over the last 11 years. She has developed into a very good family law attorney who knows how to settle a case, litigate a case if settlement is not possible, and more important, she understands when to litigate and when t...
Melissa Diane Cianci's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa has great people skills, trial skills, and common sense. We've worked together and consulted together on multiple matters. Her depth of knowledge as a certified family law specialist is an incredible asset in some complex adoption matters such as termination of parental rights. It's always a pleasure to work with her."
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"I endorse Melissa Cianci and her wonderful assistant, Jennifer. Melissa takes an efficient approach to family law matters and I believe she is a good advocate for her clients. Her work is thorough and we have referred cases to her because of her high quality work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is very knowledgeable and is a strong advocate for her clients. She is respected by the bench and the bar."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was opposing counsel in a DVPA set in Placer County. Melissa was a fierce advocate for her client. She is a formidable adversary and knows her trade well. She knows and is known and liked by local judiciary which is always a plus. Melissa is a great choice if you need a family law attorney in Placer or surrounding counties."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Loren S. Dhal Scholarship for academic excellence in Bankruptcy, Loren S. Dhal Scholorship
2005
Witkin Award for Professional Responsibility, Mc George School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Creative Family Solutions, Cecil Cianci Law, PC
2006 - 2010
Owner, Law Office of Melissa D. Cianci, PC
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar Association, Assisted Reproductive Technologies CommitteeCommittee Member
2015 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionFamily Law Section
2015 - Present
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Placer County Bar Association, Family Law SectionFamily Law Section
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionFamily Law Section
2005 - Present
Lambda Pi Eta, Epsilon Phi ChapterMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Deceased Spouse
Wife was awrded $85,000 in attorney fees as sanctions for Husband's actions that occured prior to his death and the estates subsequent handling of the case.
Education
2005
McGeorge School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
California State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Counseling Services to minor without my consent? Can I Sue?
10 Mar 2017
Q&A
How is a child support amount determined if we live in different states?
11 Mar 2017
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Epstein Credit
03 Mar 2017