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Melody Ann Trujillo

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Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family

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Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Melody Ann Trujillo's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Jennifer | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client

I was referred to Melody by a friend from church. I contacted her after attending my first child custody hearing and feeling completely overwhelmed and depleted. After our first consultation , I felt relief. Changing a custody order is an uphill battle. I wish I would have listened to my friend a...nd hired her from the beginning! Melody is professional, fair, truthful, and honest. I have recommended her several times on social media and by word of mouth to family and friends. After complying with all her recommendations, we were able to get the custody order changed within 9 months. When I have been asked by other people within the community who I have as a lawyer, and I say Melody Trujillo, everybody responds with, extremely positive comments. Melody has an excellent reputation within this community. I feel that Melody has her clients best interest at heart, I'm glad that I was recommended to her.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2016 | Child Custody

Client's Grateful Wife

My husband's ex has been bringing him back to court for the last 3 years. Fortunately, with Melody in his corner, every time he's gone into court, he's come out with more! Melody made it priority number one to address what is in the best interest of the child while simultaneously identifying my husba...nd's rights as a parent. She always provided the court with extensive evidence and strong legal references to support her argument. Thank you, Melody. It's because of you that my stepdaughter will have the opportunity to know (and grow with) both of her parents.

Melody Trujillo

Replied last August 11, 2016

Thank you for your trust and for the honor of serving as your attorney.”

Posted by David | June 14, 2015 | Child Custody

Disappointed

Melody displays a very tough approach & seemed to represent me well in the beginning of my child custody matter but eventually appeared more worried about her fee's than looking out for her clients best interest. In fact, she rushed me through signing a child custody agreement that was more than detr...imental with mistakes that should have easily been avoided. She makes a good sale but buyer beware, she requires close attention & due diligence on the part of her clients.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2015 | Child Custody

divorce/custody client

Melody advocated for me and my boys in a complex divorce with separate property issues and criminal issues.She helped me fight for what's was rightfully mine and to protect my boys from a criminal father. Melody was always honest and laid the options out for me to decide. I appreciated her knowledge,... tenacity and compassion through the process. Because of the opposing council's failure to do their part and have their client sign before he went to jail I now have go before a judge for the final ruling. I trust Melody to get me through this final step.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Child Custody

Melody secured and made my custody rights with my daughter stronger

Melody reviewed my case, kept me informed on what she planned to do and explained the process the day of my court case. She also reviewed my current custody court order and found weaknesses in it, which would not guarantee my custody rights. So she made changes to it and we got my ex to agree. Mel...ody Trujillo made my future with my daughter more secure than it was before, Thank Melody.

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases with Ms. Trujillo. She is a worthy opponent."

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Rating:  6.9 (Good)

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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

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California State University

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