Free Consultation: (408) 288-7800Tap to Call This Lawyer
PREMIUM
Jennifer Mello

Jennifer Mello

Mello & Pickering, LLP
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence ...
  • California
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileGoldSocial Media
Biography

Jennifer is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She earned a B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her law degree from Santa Clara University. Jennifer is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, and member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Jennifer has lectured at multiple seminars for the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and Santa Clara University School of Law, and also serves as Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court.

Since becoming exclusively a family law attorney in 2000, Jennifer has acted both as litigator and mediator. She has successfully handled a variety of complex family law cases involving domestic violence, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony, financial property, and divorce. She also handles other areas of family law, including paternity, postnuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, annulment, legal separation, and stepparent adoptions and mediation. Dealing with real people, helping them solve their problems, and making a real difference in their lives and the lives of their families is important to her.

Jennifer’s interest and exposure to family law was sparked at the age of 15 when her own parents filed for divorce. She later joined her high school’s mock trial team, acting as team prosecutor, which cemented her dream to become a litigating attorney. Jennifer understands the stress and problems that can arise when dealing with the legal process in the area of family law —for both parents and children. As a family law attorney, she wants to make sure that her clients have the tools, information, and options that they need to successfully deal with their family matter.

Practice Areas
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney, Certified Family Law Specialist
Mello & Pickering, LLP
- Current
Attorney
Moreno Family Law Firm
-
Education
University of California - Santa Barbara
B.A. | Law and Society
University of California - Santa Barbara Logo
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law Logo
Awards
BV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 205213
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Bar Association
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
The State Bar of California
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Speaking Engagements
Family Law Trial Preparation, 180 Day Countdown to Trial
2007
Family Law Attorney Real Property Lien, Santa Clara County Bar Association Family Law Section Spring Brown Bag
2007
Certifications
Certified Family Law Specialist
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Jennifer Mello's Website Profile
Website
Mello & Pickering, LLP Website
Contact & Map
Mello & Pickering, LLP
1055 Minnesota Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
Telephone: (408) 288-7800
Fax: (408) 288-7808