About Melanie Avril Maxwell
Ms. Maxwell enjoys travel, photography and hikes with her collie. She studies history and art with an emphasis on her favorite periods: World War II and the Renaissance. Since much of her family is Canadian, she proudly considers herself an honorary Canadian citizen. Awards and Honors Honors Appointment by Chief Justice Steven C. Gonzalez to the Washington State Certified Professional Guardianship Board Commissioner Pro Tempore, Family Law, King County Superior Court, June 2010 – December 2013 “Ten Best” 2015 – 2016 and 2018 Client Satisfaction Award (Washington): American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Mentor and Moot Court Judge: University of Washington and University of San Francisco Schools of Law Judicial Clerk, Honorable M. O. Sabraw, California Court of Appeal Law Clerk, United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice
Education
Legal Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
- Juris Doctorate
Non Legal Education
- Vanderbilt University
- Bachelor of Science
- University of Washington
- Certificate in Guardianship
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Published Works
Articles
- Co-counsel for the Appellant , In re Infant Child J., 994 P.2d 279 , 2000
- “United States v. Leon: A Decision At Odds with the Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule.”, Criminal Law Journal , (Vol. 10, No. 3)
- “Albert Camus’ Caligula and Les Justes (The Just Assassins): Reflections on the Genesis of Revolt., The Undergraduate Review, Vanderbilt University
Bar Admissions
- Washington State Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- Specialties and Certifications
- Washington State Certified Professional Guardian
Other Affiliations
- Pierce County Bar Association Family Law Sections (Member)
- King County Bar Associations Family Law Sections (Member)
- Snohomish County Bar Associations Family Law Sections (Member)
- Washington State Bar Association Family Law (Member)
- Guardian ad Litem and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections (Member)
- Guardian ad Litem for Children and Adults. (Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Melanie Avril Maxwell |
| Firm | Meridian Family Law |
| Address | 901 5th Avenue, Suite 2800A, Seattle, WA 98164 |
| Phone | 360-602-2132 |
| Phone | 206-859-6801 |
| Website | www.meridianfamilylaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |