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Melissa A. Proudian
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Melissa A. Proudian

4.6
11 reviews

1500 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 403, Fresno, CA 93711

Social Security Disability, Social Security Disability Process, Appealing Denied Claims and 4 more

About Melissa A. Proudian

Melissa A. Proudian, founder of the Law Office of Melissa A. Proudian, A Professional Law Corporation, offers clients vast experience and a longstanding commitment to advocacy. After graduating from Hoover High School in 1979, Ms. Proudian earned dual undergraduate degrees in political science and philosophy from California State University, Fresno, in 1986. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, in 1991, and was admitted to the California State Bar the following year. As a Certified Veterans Advocate, Ms. Proudian brings focused knowledge to her practice, particularly in Social Security and disability law. Her professional affiliations include the Fresno County Bar Association, the National Association of Professional Women, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. With this distinguished background and extensive network, the Law Office of Melissa A. Proudian, A Professional Law Corporation, is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized service to every client.

 

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Melissa A. Proudian got this award in 2021

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4.7
Social Security Disability
Posted by Tiffany
November 20, 2023
Hired Attorney

Melissa is very good and she cate about the ones she fighting for I can say she done a better job in fighting for me then the last lawyer I had he did not do nothing for me Melissa you are the best thank you for fighting for me one thing she dose not do is give up if she feels like you need ssi she will fight for you I will always send people to her she the best . Thank you Melissa for getting my ssi thank you for not giving up it was a long road but u got me what u knew I needed ur the best .. Thank you tiffany zack

 
Social Security
Posted by anonymous
March 03, 2013
Hired Attorney

Still working with this lawyer.

Social Security
Posted by anonymous
June 25, 2011
Hired Attorney

I don't feel this firm has done anything to help my husbands case. we have now been fighting for his soc sec for 3 yrs. with no results. Have met the attorney one time at hearing.

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Areas of Law

  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Other 6
    • Social Security Disability Process
    • Appealing Denied Claims
    • Dependent Children Benefits
    • Qualifying Disabilities
    • Social Security Disability Insured Benefits (SSDI)
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, California
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    1992, California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Hastings College of the Law, University of California
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University, Fresno
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Fresno, California, November 9, 1961

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    Melissa A. Proudian was admitted in 1992 to the State of California and California.
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    Melissa A. Proudian speaks Spanish.
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    Melissa A. Proudian attended Hastings College of the Law, University of California.

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