Melinda C. Romines

Melinda C. Romines

4.7
Rating: 2.4

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Melinda

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Serious felonies & misdemeanors.

10 years

40%
Family 40%

Divorce, Child Custody Disputes, Restraining Orders, Child Support. Have helped many low-income clients pro bono.

10 years

40%
Business 20%

Civil Litigation, Trademarks, and Contracts.

10 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

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Melinda C. Romines's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A lawyer who became family

I was referred to Ms. Romines from a coworker who had went through the same family custody battle I was currently going through. it has been the best recommendation I have ever used. Ms. Romines was very friendly and reachable through the whole process. I have been going through court on my own since... my child was born and it was very difficult as well as frustrating. I am so blessed I was able to find her and hire her, to help me with my custody battle. As a single father she as well as her staff always kept me up to date on what was going on and if I needed anything. Ms Romines and her staff helped me make this impossible and frustrating ordeal bare able, and in the end I was granting full and sole custody of our child. I can’t begin to thank her enough or will I ever be able to. She and her staff have made my family whole, and our child is in a better environment and home now. Thank you very Ms Romines. We are forever grateful for your knowledge and expertise and most of all your friendship.

Posted by Addy | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best decision I ever made!

Ms. Romines is hands down the best attorney I have ever had. I came to her with a ton of issues that felt overwhelming and she handled it with ease. My divorce was a mess, any chance of custody for my kids seemed to be a pipe dream, and the harassment from my ex was never ending. Unlike the previous ...attorney I had on retainer, Ms. Romines was able to handle my divorce, settle my custody and got me a restraining order against my ex. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney who will not go down without a fight and who sinks her teeth in and doesn’t let go.

Posted by Katherine | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I will never call anyone else!!

Melinda is by far the best thing to ever happen to me. I was going through a treacherous divorce and my previous lawyer made me feel like just a client. Melinda made me feel like a family member. She always had time for my calls and texts while easing my fears and answering every question I had. I ha...ve referred numerous people to Melinda all whom have had amazing experiences as well. I don't care what goes wrong, Melinda will always be the attorney I call for help.

Posted by Tommy R | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Family Law & Criminal Defense

I found Melinda in 2016, and have been gateful ever since. Melinda has handled several of my cases, from criminal defense, to family law in the last few years. I decided to go to Melinda because the attorney I hired for my criminal case kept stringing me along, pushing my dates out, and charging me m...ore and more. Melinda got my case settled on the first court appearance and went above and beyond for me. Since then, she has been a godsend to me, helping me get more custody of my kids, and taking care of all my legal issues. It’s hard to find an attorney that cares, much less a lawyer that treats you like family. I refer Melinda to all my friends, she turned my life around for the better and I will forever be thankful for her. Satisfied Client, Tommy R.

Posted by Veronica | January 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posting anonymously says it all .....

Melinda is a sole proprietor and unless you are prepared to hire her to represent you exclusively, she does have other clients to attend to. She is sharp, aggressive and cares about her clients. Not every case can be a winner or resolved in the manner expected. She can not guarantee you that but d...oes advocate to increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome for every client. Melinda handled my case professionally and efficiently. But I was not expecting her to hold me through the process. She did her job and did it well. When people have unrealistic expectations that they do not share up front during the initial consultation, as in every relationship, someone is going to end up unhappy.

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Experience

Rating:  2.4 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2022

updated on 02/03/2023

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Melro Law Group

Associations

2015 - Present

Westside Bar Association

Education

2014

Whittier Coll SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

California St University, Los Angeles

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

Spanish

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