Atty. Melissa Appelbaum
Melissa Appelbaum is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, civil forfeiture and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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Melissa Appelbaum is a Member based in Pacific Palisades, California, practicing at Law Office Melissa Appelbaum. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1997), District of Columbia (1998), and New York (1999). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1993). Active member of State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Pacific Palisades, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Appelbaum is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, civil forfeiture and 2 other areas of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Melissa practices at Law Office Melissa Appelbaum in Pacific Palisades, CA
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Melissa Appelbaum's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Appelbaum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pacific Palisades are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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