Awards

Walzer Melcher Yoda Industry Recognition

Awards, Achievements and Accolades

Top Family Law Attorneys, Peter M. Walzer, Christopher C. Melcher, and Steven K. Yoda, the named partners of Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP, have assembled a team of accomplished family law attorneys. We are proud of the work that we do on behalf of our clients and in our talented people. Peer recognition, whether from the bar associations, lawyer groups like AAML, or through a premiere legal rating services such as Chambers and Partners, is hard-won acknowledgement and we are grateful to be honored.

Peer Recognition

Accomplishments and Awards

Steven K. Yoda Named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers

February 6, 2018

Steven K. Yoda Selected to Super Lawyers

Christopher C. Melcher Named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers 2021

Christopher C. Melcher Named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers 2019

February 6, 2018

Christopher C. Melcher Selected to Super Lawyers

Peter M. Walzer Named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers 2021

Peter M. Walzer named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers 2019

February 6, 2018

Peter M. Walzer named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers 2019 [Source: Super Lawyers] Walzer Melcher is proud to announce that top family law

Walzer Melcher Named Top California Family Law Firm

October 1, 2017

Walzer Melcher Named Top California Family Law Firm Chambers and Partners Named Walzer Melcher a top family law firm in 2017 High Net Worth Guide

Peter M. Walzer, One of CA’s Best Family Law Attorneys, Awarded Legacy Award

June 22, 2017

Peter M. Walzer, One of CA’s Best Family Law Attorneys, Awarded Legacy Award [Source: Southwestern Law School] Peter M. Walzer, one of CA’s best

Steven K. Yoda named Top Family Law Attorney

January 15, 2017

Steven K. Yoda Selected to Super Lawyers

Peter M. Walzer named Top Family Law Attorney

January 15, 2017

[Source: Super Lawyers] Peter M. Walzer of Walzer Melcher LLP named Top Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers in Los Angeles, California in 2017.

Award graphic showcasing Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP's Tier 1 Ranking in The Legal 500 for California Family Law, naming practice heads Peter Walzer, Christopher Melcher, and Steven Yoda, alongside key lawyers Ashley Quan and Cynthia Ponce.

Legal 500 CA Family Law Attorneys | Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP

June 19, 2026

Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP California family law attorneys Peter M. Walzer, Steven K. Yoda, Christopher C. Melcher, Cynthia Ponce, and Ashley K. Quan have been named to the Legal 500 United States Rankings for family law in California.

Peter M. Walzer, Christopher C. Melcher, Steven K. Yoda, Ashley W. Edwards, Cynthia J. Ponce, and Ashley K. Quan named Best of L.A. Legal 2026 for family law in Los Angeles award graphic

Best of L.A. Legal 2026: Family Law Award Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP

June 12, 2026

Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP attorneys Peter M. Walzer, Steven K. Yoda, Christopher C. Melcher, Ashley W. Edwards, Cynthia Ponce, and Ashley K. Quan have been named to Los Angeles Magazine’s “Best of L.A. Legal 2026” for family law in Los Angeles, CA.

Christopher C. Melcher recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 for Family Law and Appellate Practice. Award badge for Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP

Christopher C. Melcher: Family Law-Best Lawyers in America 2026

June 5, 2026

Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP is pleased to announce that partner Christopher C. Melcher has been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional work in both Family Law and Appellate Practice in California.

Steven K. Yoda The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Family Law Award Badge Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP

Steven K. Yoda: Family Law-Best Lawyers in America 2026 Award

May 28, 2026

Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP partner Steven K. Yoda has been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Family Law.

Peter M. Walzer - 2026 Best Lawyers in America Award for Family Law in California

Peter M. Walzer: Family Law-Best Lawyers in America 2026 Award

March 30, 2026

Peter M. Walzer, recognized in Best Lawyers® 2026, handles complex family law matters, including high net worth and international cases requiring detailed financial and legal analysis.

Christopher C. Melcher, 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Los Angeles, CA. Recognized as a top family law attorney for high-net-worth divorce and complex matrimonial cases.

Christopher C. Melcher Named 2026 Lawyer of the Year: Family Law

March 20, 2026

Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP is proud to announce Christopher C. Melcher is named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Los Angeles, CA by Best Lawyers®. He’s a top family law attorney who specializes in high-net-worth divorce & complex matrimonial law.

Walzer Melcher Yoda LLP Tier 1 ranking badge for Best Family Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA and best family law firm CA 2026

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