The Best Law Firm in South Bay
Law Offices of Melinda M. Zhang
The Law Offices of Melinda M. Zhang is dedicated to bringing you results. We strive to provide you trust, integrity, with experience and team work to help you, our client, to build your success.
Melinda M. Zhang, Esq.
Awarded Law Firm of the Year
Attorney Melinda Zhang consistently pays close attention to her clients’ needs and expectations and provides meticulous care to each client. She conducts in-depth analyses of clients’ legal matters, helps them identify hidden legal issues, understands their objectives, clarifies the scope of services available, and delivers appropriate services to achieve those objectives. Melinda strives to provide you with exceptional service.
Attorney Zhang began her legal career in 1999 in the corporate legal department of a company in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, where she participated in the preparation of matters involving business disputes, civil litigation, and intellectual property infringement litigation. She later worked at a chain software design company, where she was responsible for reviewing software design service agreements, design and distribution agreements, product sales agreements, and procurement agreements, while studying at Lincoln Law School of San Jose. Over time, her practice focus gradually shifted to family law, immigration law, and certain civil matters.
Attorney Zhang is an active member of the State Bar of California in good standing and is admitted to practice in California as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. In addition, Melinda is a member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area. She actively participates in community activities, including the Guizhou Overseas Friendship Association.
Attorney Zhang speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Our Practice Areas
Family Law
• Child custody
• Child support and spousal support
• Property Division
• Marriage Dissolution
• Prenuptial Agreement
• Postnuptial Agreement
• Domestic Violence & Protest of Domestic Violence
Corporate
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Equity Financing
• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Company Compliance
• Securities and Capital Markets
Immigration
• Family -based
• Employment-based
• Asylum
• Citizenship & Naturalized
• Non-immigration visas and status
Real Estate
• Real Estate Transactions
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Evictions
• Management and Leasing of Properties
• Disputes between Landlord and HOA
• Property Taxes Disputes
How It Works
We are dedicated to bringing you results. We strive to provide you trust, integrity, with experience and team work to help you, our client, to build your success.
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Office Locations
Address
3140 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 200 Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone & Fax
Tel: 408-621-1855
Fax: 408-404-0136
info@melindazhanglaw.com
Of Counsel
Grace Shen, Esq.
As a seasoned corporate lawyer, Grace Shen is licensed to practice in California, New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, Texas, Washington State, Illinois and China. Grace specializes in corporate governance, venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions and complex technology licensing and transactions. She serves a diverse client ranging from emerging startups to publicly listed companies. Moreover, Grace has substantial expertise in intellectual property transactions and technology protection, making her a valuable advisor for technology companies and adept at understanding their needs.
In addition to her corporate practice, Grace is also experienced in real estate law. She represents clients in various matters, such as real estate transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, disputes between homeowners and contractors. Her practice encompasses the buying, selling, financing, development, construction, management and leasing of properties.
James Canfield, Esq.
Mr. James Canfield is an esteemed and licensed immigration attorney with over six decades of extensive expertise. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Canfield has played pivotal roles within the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the predecessor to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). His work within these organizations has provided him with unparalleled insights into the complexities of immigration law, making him a leading authority in the field.
With a background in both public service and private practice, Mr. Canfield has developed a profound understanding of immigration issues. As an independent practitioner licensed in California and Illinois, he continues to champion the rights of immigrants with unwavering dedication. His commitment to excellence, combined with his proven track record of success, makes him a beacon of support and advocacy for individuals navigating the intricate landscape of immigration. Clients can trust that with Mr. Canfield’s extensive knowledge and dedication, they are in capable hands as they embark on their immigration journeys.
Legal Assistant: Chase
Chase Bryan, our dedicated legal assistant. With almost three years of experience in the field, Chase has proven to be an invaluable asset to our team. Trained rigorously over the past three years, Chase has also enriched his legal knowledge by completing a summer course in California family law at Lincoln Law School, San Jose.
Chase is a full-time assistant who is currently pursuing his studies at San Jose California State University. Known for his intelligence and efficiency, Chase consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting our clients’ cases. His willingness to assist and positive attitude make him a reliable and approachable team member. We are confident that Chase’s expertise and enthusiasm will continue to benefit our clients and their legal needs.