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.
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[Source: Fox News] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains how Meghan Markle’s Dad is threatening legal action on Fox News
[Source: Yahoo!] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains how Kevin Costner’s wife cried on the stand in their celebrity divorce evidentiary hearing
[Source: Yahoo!] Celebrity lawyer Peter M. Walzer, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains how Halle Berry finalizes her celebrity divorce 8 years later
[Source: The Mercury News] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains Kevin Costner’s wife could be financially wiped out after their celebrity divorce
[Source: Yahoo!] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains Kevin Costner’s money battle with his wife in their celebrity divorce
[Source: Fox News] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains Kevin Costner’s tentative ruling to pay $129k/month in child support in their celebrity divorce
[Source: Fox News] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains Kevin Costner’s wife may have overplayed her hand in their celebrity divorce
[Source: USA TODAY] Celebrity lawyer Peter M. Walzer, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains Kevin Costner’s Celebrity Divorce on USA TODAY
[Source: Newsweek] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains the child custody battle between two sisters in Newsweek
[Source: Washington Free Beacon] Celebrity Lawyer Peter M. Walzer, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains Hunter Biden’s Custody Battle in The Washington Free Beacon
[Source: Yahoo!] Celebrity lawyer & legal analyst Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains that Ryan Reynolds is unlikely to be dropped from Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit
[Source: Politico] Celebrity lawyer & legal analyst Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains Antonio Villaraigosa’s divorce terms and name rights
[Source: Fox News] Celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, discusses how Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni face danger in their upcoming defamation trial
[Source: US Magazine] Celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explores the inside of Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck’s Celebrity Divorce
[Source: Yahoo!] Celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher who is ranked as a best family law attorney in California, explains how the timing of Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck’s Celebrity Divorce is strategic and brilliant
[Source: France 24] Celebrity lawyer and legal analyst Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains why Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case was tossed so quickly
[Source: Yahoo!] Celebrity lawyer and legal analyst Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains why Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed
[Source Yahoo!] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains why Alec Baldwin should testify in his criminal trial for involuntary manslaughter
[Source: The New York Times] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains what happened to damages owed to OJ Simpson’s victims
[Source: Associated Press News] Celebrity lawyer Christopher C. Melcher, who is ranked as a best family law attorney in CA, explains that if OJ Simpson’s assets go to court in probate, then the Goldman and Brown families could be paid first
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!
