Jennifer A. Mello

Jennifer A. Mello is a San Jose family law lawyer and Certified Family Law Specialist who has practiced exclusively in family law since 2000. She handles divorce, domestic violence, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and property matters. Her practice includes paternity, legal separation, and mediation. She works as a litigator and mediator, helping clients understand available options and address difficult family law disputes.

Jennifer earned a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and a B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Before completing law school, she gained courtroom experience with the Santa Cruz County Public Defender’s Office. She previously worked with the Santa Clara County Alternate Defender’s Office. Her education and early courtroom training support her ability to analyze evidence, prepare arguments, and manage contested family law matters.

Jennifer has handled complex family law cases involving domestic violence, custody, visitation, support, property division, divorce, paternity, and legal separation. She founded a San Jose family law practice after gaining experience in family law, criminal law, and civil litigation. Her work includes litigation and mediation, giving clients different paths for resolving disputes. She has lectured at seminars for the Santa Clara County Bar Association and Santa Clara University School of Law.

Jennifer A. Mello serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court and participates in professional family law organizations. She is a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. She serves on the bar association’s Family Law Executive Committee. Her professional recognition includes Super Lawyers selections and honors among Northern California women and attorneys. Her experience combines litigation, mediation, professional leadership, and focused family law practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Mello & Pickering, LLP
• Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)