Melania Vartanian, Appellate Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Melania concentrates on appellate, employment, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Melania handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Immigration

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Melania's primary office is at 500 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012-2713. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Melania usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Melania discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Melania for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Melania walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Melania offer a free consultation?

  Melania charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melania's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Melania's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in California typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Melania gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Melania take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

  Melania is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Melania will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Melania?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Melania will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Melania accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Melania's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.