 elanie S. Waltz
Professional Background & Personal Information
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1988
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, 1984
Graduated with High Honors
Experience
Appellate Attorney
Member of the Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeals Attorney Panel for Indigent Criminal and Dependency Appellants. Prepared appellant's briefs and habeas petitions and appeared in Appellate Court for all hearings.
Deputy Public Defender
Represented indigent juvenile and criminal defendants for the Office of the Public Defender of Orange County. Conducted bench and jury trials in both Municipal and Superior Courts.
Litigation Associate
Represented pharmaceutical companies in product liability, personal injury and wrongful death cases. Represented Corporations in compliance matters related to environmental regulations.
Personal Information & Community Service
Melanie has dedicated herself to raising her son Trevor and sharing a wonderful life with her husband Robert. She has been actively involved as a volunteer with the Children's Hospital Auxiliary and as a member of the PTA for Trevor's school. Melanie and her family enjoy skiing in Colorado, going to Padres games and spending time with family and friends.
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