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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 - 4 of 4 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Run!! Don't look back your not going that way

Melody came recommended by a friend. But little did I realize my friend had plenty of money to pay for her services. I would NOT recommend her services for DIVORCE at all. When your lawyer tells you multiple times over you need to fire me cause you can afford me and makes you cry. A client should ...not have to beg to have there council have there back. She did NOT have mine or my best interest. Your already under enough stress as it is. She defiantly added to my stress. By saying that I felt very uneasy and felt she was in it to take money that I had to borrow. She did NOT have my back. If your looking for that your to have empathy for you. You need to look elsewhere. I felt like I did all the work.

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Replied last August 11, 2016

It is always a dilemma for attorneys when representing clients in a family law matter when the client truly cannot afford the attorney's services. The divorce process is painful and wearing on every client no matter what the facts of the case may be. To add to a client's stress level by running up attorney fees knowing the client cannot afford them would in and of itself be wrong. Worst yet is driving a client into a future bankruptcy. We have excellent self help programs in our county and thus when a client simply is going past their means I absolutely will advise them to seek help from the Family Law Assistance Center. For many I continue to provide legal advice on an hourly basis while they represent themselves. I also encourage clients to do as much of the fact finding as they can in cases wherein money is limited. Generally clients are appreciative and we work with what we have available. I have a plaque hanging in my office which I try to live by it says, "I do the very best I know how-the very best I can; and i mean to keep on doing so until the end" Abraham Lincoln I am sorry that I was unable to meet your legal needs with the resources available. I wish you well.

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 Disappointed Father / Client | November 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

completely utterly disappointed

she was recommended to me, I had my doubts and now being in the court room with her for a second time, I have no doubt that she is NOT the lawyer to hire if your looking for some one to represent, defend or advocate for you. Case was pretty much handed over to her sealed and stamped and yet she still... managed to let it slip through her hands. For $3000 she did absolutely nothing for my case and with the solid evidence I brought to the table I could have had a much better outcome had I gone in self represented. On another note, she is almost a shame to watch in court against other attorneys.

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Does not fight with case law

Melody tries to fight for your case with opinions and not case law. As soon as the opposing attorney came in from my ex she got torn apart bit by bit. At first she was great at least I thought but my ex was pro per too. Things changed tables turned as soon as she had an attorney to go up against her.... Hire this woman if you dont have an opposing attorney.

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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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