With a foundation rooted in family values, Malissa welcomes the opportunity to guide families through the complexities related to Estate Planning.
Malissa graduated with honors from the University of California, Davis. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an Emphasis in Law in Society and Minored in Chicano/Chicana Studies. She was also a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and received a Department Citation for Outstanding Performance.
Malissa continued her education at John F. Kennedy University, College of Law. She was an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, Class Senator for the Law school Association and was placed on the Dean’s Honors list multiple years.
Malissa’s legal experience is diverse. Before transitioning into estate planning, she explored and learned from different areas of the law. During and after law school, she interned at the District Attorney’s Office and worked for a reputable Certified Criminal Specialist and Defense attorney. Malissa was able to understand and appreciate different experiences and perspectives of the Criminal Justice System.
Malissa also has worked for a Bay Area Construction Company focusing on multimillion dollar contracts which involved negotiation and risk management assesments.
After working at a Family Law Firm in the Bay Area, she quickly realized that estate planning was her true calling. Anyone that knows Malissa will tell you that she loves to be organized, loves to plan and loves to help others- all necessary qualities of an estate planning attorney!
In her downtime, Malissa enjoys spending quality time with her family.