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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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 of
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: “Christopher C. Melcher and USA TODAY file petition to restore public access for LA Courthouse non-confidential hearings” Description: Top family law attorney Christopher
Article Title: “What’s next for Britney Spears’ conservatorship after her dad Jamie’s decision to exit?” Description: Julius Young interviewed one of California’s best divorce attorneys,
Article Title: “Judge denies Britney Spears’ request to move up hearing that could remove her dad from conservatorship” Description: Maria Puenta interviewed top family law
Article Title: “Do Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s teenaged kids win with court ruling?” Description: Martha Ross interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Peter M. Walzer of
Article Title: “Angelina Jolie scores victory in Brad Pitt divorce after private judge disqualified. What happens with custody now?” Description: Maria Puente interviewed top family
Article Title: “Jolie and Pitt’s lawyers face off over her bid to dump their private judge in divorce case” Description: Maria Puente interviewed celebrity divorce
Article Title: Britney Spears’s court-appointed lawyer joins manager in resigning after shocking conservatorship hearing Description: Suzy Byrne interviewed top family law attorney Christopher C. Melcher on
Article Title: “Will Britney Spears’ Dramatic Testimony Affect Other Cases, Laws on Conservatorship?” Description: Maria Puente interviewed top family law attorney Christopher C. Melcher regarding Britney Spears’
Article Title: “Britney Spears’ public support may not mean much in court” Description: Andrew Dalton interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer and family law expert Peter M.
Article Title: Britney Spears Wants Her Conservatorship to End: What Happens Next? Description: Mark Savage interviewed celebrity divorce lawyer Christopher C. Melcher of top family
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!
