Melissa D. Cianci
With a winning combination of compassion and intelligence, Ms. Cianci focuses exclusively on family law matters. She is diligent in helping her clients navigate through the emotional and financial upheaval that can occur during the dissolution of marriage. Ms. Cianci’s respectful, yet no-nonsense approach to her work has led to excellent results. As a testament to her legal abilities and effectiveness, Ms. Cianci receives continuous referrals from former satisfied clients.
Ms. Cianci graduated cum laude from California State University, Sacramento, and is a member of the honor society, Lambda Pi Eta, Epsilon Phi Chapter. She then attended law school at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. During her tenure at McGeorge, Ms. Cianci received prestigious recognitions for her academic accomplishments. Ms. Cianci also participated in the Community Legal Services program where she learned to appreciate the complexities and intricacies of family law.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Mediation
Bar Admissions
- California, 2005
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2006
Education
- McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California
- J.D. - 2005
- Honors: Recipient of the Loren S. Dhal Scholarship for academic excellence in Bankruptcy
- Honors: Recipient of the prestigious Witkin Award for academic excellence in Professional Responsibility
- California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California
- B.A. (Cum Laude) - 2002
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2005 - Present
- Placer County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member











