About

Heather A. Melone, a committed crook protection attorney in San Diego, California, has a sturdy ardour for helping those in want and advocating for truthful resolutions within the criminal justice gadget. Heather A. Melone, a outstanding crook protection lawyer in San Diego, California, has a deep-rooted commitment to protecting the wrongfully accused and ensuring fair results for those facing crook fees. Born and raised in Southern California, Heathers adventure towards a career in regulation started on the University of California, Santa Barbara, wherein she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies in 1997. It become at some point of her time at UCSB that Heather realized the electricity of the law in effecting real change, main her to pursue a regulation degree. Following her commencement from UCSB, Heather joined the USA Peace Corps and committed 3 years to volunteering in Thailand. Upon her go back to Southern California in 2000, Heather sought a position in the felony field and discovered an opportunity as a legal assistant at Steigerwalt & Associates, a prominent criminal defense regulation workplace in San Diego. Over the following eight years, Heather labored diligently at the company, concurrently pursuing her Juris Doctorate diploma from California Western School of Law. In December 2005, Heather graduated from CWSL and handed the California State Bar examination on her first attempt, officially becoming a licensed legal professional in 2006. Throughout her years of revel in in crook defense, Heather developed a strong ardour for helping people who were wrongfully accused or found themselves in hard conditions. She identified that lots of her customers had been good individuals who had made impulsive selections without completely information the results. This cognizance solidified Heathers dedication to protecting the rights of the accused and searching for just effects inside the crook justice machine. In 2008, whilst Steigerwalt & Associates merged with Pacific Law Center, Heather determined to establish her very own firm, wherein she should uphold her values and offer personalised interest to her clients. As a sole practitioner, Heather handles all factors of her clients instances with willpower and expertise, making sure that each person gets the nice possible defense. Heather A. Melones unwavering determination to crook defense work and her dedication to advocating for justice make her a respected and depended on prison professional in San Diego, California.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Nursing Home Abuse
White Collar Crime

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
  • Thai: Spoken
Accepted Jurisdictions
California Jurdictions
California
Since 2006
Experience
    Education
    California Western School of Law Education School Logo
    California Western School of Law
    J.D. | Criminal Law
    Graduation year: 2005
    University of California - Santa Barbara Education School Logo
    University of California - Santa Barbara
    B.S. | Environmental Studies
    Graduation year: 1997
    Associations
    ABA Professional Association
    ABA
    has membership
    Current
    California Lawyers for Criminal Justice Professional Association
    California Lawyers for Criminal Justice
    has membership
    Current
    San Diego County Bar Association Professional Association
    San Diego County Bar Association
    has membership
    Current
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Professional Association
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    has membership
    Current
    American Association for Justice Professional Association
    American Association for Justice
    has membership
    Current
    Better Business Bureau Professional Association
    Better Business Bureau
    has membership
    Current
    Costs
    • Free Consultancy Service
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