Juanita Guillen-Mellman

Juanita Guillen-Mellman is a determined litigation attorney with extensive experience in real estate, landlord-tenant disputes, civil rights, and estate planning. She represents individuals, tenants, landlords, and business owners in high-stakes cases, where her direct and results-driven style ensures clients receive practical solutions and strong courtroom advocacy.

Juanita completed her degree in Political Science at Loyola Marymount University before earning her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating Cum Laude. During her academic career, she distinguished herself in Alternative Dispute Resolution and gained valuable practical training in estate planning and housing rights matters, building the foundation for her broad legal practice.

Juanita has handled hundreds of motions, hearings, and trials in California, developing a reputation for precision and persistence in litigation. She regularly guides clients through complex real property conflicts, ownership disputes, breach of contract cases, and landlord-tenant matters. Her knowledge of housing law, combined with her courtroom presence, makes her a trusted advocate in navigating sensitive and demanding real estate issues.

Juanita also represents clients in discrimination and fair housing cases before the California Civil Rights Department. With experience representing both complainants and respondents, she provides comprehensive insight into this challenging area of law. Individuals rely on her to advance their claims effectively, while businesses and landlords benefit from her ability to manage investigations and hearings with focus and efficiency.

Juanita extends her practice to estate planning, helping families secure their futures with strategies tailored to preserve assets and bring peace of mind. By combining litigation strength with forward-looking planning, she delivers clients a complete approach to both present disputes and long-term protection.

Juanita Guillen-Mellman is recognized for her responsiveness, strategic thinking, and relentless commitment to outcomes. Whether resolving discrimination complaints, advocating in real estate disputes, or structuring estate plans, she ensures her clients’ matters are managed with efficiency, creativity, and determination.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Founding Partner, Mellman & Mellman LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Texas
• California

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola Marymount University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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