Top Family Law Attorneys, Peter M. Walzer and Christopher C. Melcher, the named partners of Walzer Melcher, are experts in complex high net worth and discreet celebrity legal matters. Mr. Walzer and Mr. Melcher are frequently called upon on by reporters from around the globe for their legal perspective on cases or people involved in high profile situations.
In the News
Article Title: Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over sale of the winery where they got married Description: Christie D’Zurilla interviewed celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher
Article Title: Prince Andrew’s Trusted Ex-Staffer Could Have ‘Devastating’ Impact on His Argument Description: Tom Sykes interviewed celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher of top family
Article Title: Legal Expert Reveals Why Prince Andrew Might Not Even Testify In His Own Trial – Exclusive Description: Haley Van Horn interviewed celebrity lawyer
Article Title: Jussie Smollett’s testimony was ‘unparalleled disaster,’ jury will see through ‘ruse’ and convict him: experts Description: Julius Young interviewed celebrity lawyer Peter M.
Article Title: Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Termination an ‘Amazing Moment’ but has ‘Loose Ends’ to tie up: Legal Experts Description: Julius Young interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C.
Article Title: Will Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Finally End Friday? Here’s Why It’s So Hard to Predict Description: Maria Puente and Charles Trepany interviewed celebrity divorce
Article Title:  ‘Rust’ Shooting: Alec Baldwin is ‘Hurting Himself in Unimaginable Ways,’ Says Crisis PR Expert Description: Taryn Rider interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher ofÂ
Article Title: Fight to Free Britney Spears Highlights ‘Toxic’ Side of Conservatorship Description: Bob Van Voris, Claire Ballentine, and Charlie Wells interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer
Article Title: Judicial Council urges Gov. Newsom to sign legislation codifying remote court proceedings Description: Juliette Fairley interviewed one of California’s best divorce attorneys, Christopher
Article Title: “James P. Spears’ Petition for Termination of Conservatorship of the Person and Estate of Britney Jean Spears” Description: James P. Spears, Britney Spears’
Article Title: Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over sale of the winery where they got married Description: Christie D’Zurilla interviewed celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher
Article Title: Prince Andrew’s Trusted Ex-Staffer Could Have ‘Devastating’ Impact on His Argument Description: Tom Sykes interviewed celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher of top family
Article Title: Legal Expert Reveals Why Prince Andrew Might Not Even Testify In His Own Trial – Exclusive Description: Haley Van Horn interviewed celebrity lawyer
Article Title: Jussie Smollett’s testimony was ‘unparalleled disaster,’ jury will see through ‘ruse’ and convict him: experts Description: Julius Young interviewed celebrity lawyer Peter M.
Article Title: Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Termination an ‘Amazing Moment’ but has ‘Loose Ends’ to tie up: Legal Experts Description: Julius Young interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C.
Article Title: Will Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Finally End Friday? Here’s Why It’s So Hard to Predict Description: Maria Puente and Charles Trepany interviewed celebrity divorce
Article Title:  ‘Rust’ Shooting: Alec Baldwin is ‘Hurting Himself in Unimaginable Ways,’ Says Crisis PR Expert Description: Taryn Rider interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher ofÂ
Article Title: Fight to Free Britney Spears Highlights ‘Toxic’ Side of Conservatorship Description: Bob Van Voris, Claire Ballentine, and Charlie Wells interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer
Article Title: Judicial Council urges Gov. Newsom to sign legislation codifying remote court proceedings Description: Juliette Fairley interviewed one of California’s best divorce attorneys, Christopher
Article Title: “James P. Spears’ Petition for Termination of Conservatorship of the Person and Estate of Britney Jean Spears” Description: James P. Spears, Britney Spears’
Honored to share that Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP has been named in Legal 500's Private Client Guide for 2026. Steven Yoda and Christopher Melcher were also named as Leading Partners for their California Family Law guide. Congrats to all!
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Congratulations to associates Cynthia Ponce and Ashley Quan on their selection to @BestLawyers One to Watch for 2026.
The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial found him guilty on two out of five charges. Christopher Melcher (@CA_Divorce) joined @CBSNews legal contributor Jessica Levinson with more details.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial began. Christopher Melcher (@CA_Divorce) broke down the latest charges against Combs on @CBSNews.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team motions for mistrial in sex trafficking, racketeering trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial ...
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We are excited to welcome associate Cattarina Sinclaire to the team!
