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Greenbrae Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Melinda Sammis specializes in divorce litigation, mediation consultation, and the drafting of complex pre and postmarital agreements. Melinda is a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist.
As an Advisor to the State Bar's Executive Committee on Family Law (FLEXCOM), Melinda is responsible for commenting on pending family law legislation in the State of California, including appearing in Sacramento to consult on changes to pending legislation...
Melinda Sammis specializes in divorce litigation, mediation consultation, and the drafting of complex pre and postmarital agreements. Melinda is a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist.
As an Advisor to the State Bar's Executive Committee on Family Law (FLEXCOM), Melinda is responsible for commenting on pending family law legislation in the State of California, including appearing in Sacramento to consult on changes to pending legislation...
Melinda Sammis specializes in divorce litigation, mediation consultation, and the drafting of complex pre and postmarital agreements. Melinda is a California State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist.
As an Advisor to the State Bar's Executive Committee on Family Law (FLEXCOM), Melinda is responsible for commenting on pending family law legislation in the State of California, including appearing in Sacramento to consult on changes to pending legislation. Melinda was a Member of FLEXCOM from 2013-2016 and served as Chair of the Education Committee.
Melinda regularly acts as a Settlement Master and Attorney for the Day for the San Francisco Superior Court. Melinda has also guest lectured at Hastings College of the Law.
Prior to joining the firm, Melinda earned recognition for acting and public speaking. She is a member of both the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio. She has lived in Spain and speaks conversational Spanish.
About Melinda A. Sammis
Languages
- Spanish
Practice Areas
- Family Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 1999
Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law, California Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law section
- State Bar of California, Family Law section
- State Bar of California, Executive Committee on Family Law (FLEXCOM)
- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
- Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
Classes and Seminars
- Guest Lecturer, Hastings College of the Law
- Presenter, Comprehensive Family Law Practice Seminar, Sonoma County, July 2016
Past Positions
- Judicial extern, The Hon. Thomas Mellon, Jr. , San Francisco Superior Court
- Judicial extern, The Hon. Charlotte Woolard, San Francisco Superior Court
Education
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California, 1999
J.D. - Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1996
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: English Literature
Major: Spanish
References
References
- David A. Fink, Attorney and Mediator, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Published Works
- Expert Witness Testimony: What’s all the Hype over People vs. Sanchez? The State Bar of California Family Law News, Issue 2, Vol. 39, No. 2, 2017
Office Information
Address
336 Bon Air Center#139 Greenbrae, CA 94904
Phone
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Included on the 2023 Northern California list
Past Lists
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Honors
- California Governor's Award, Excellence in Drama and Public Speaking, 1991
- National Emmy for Best Public Service Announcement for Television, 1989
References
- David A. Fink, Attorney and Mediator, San Francisco, CA
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