Jesse Melendrez
Law Office of Jesse Melendrez • Newport Beach, CA
Workers CompensationEstate Planning
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Contact
Email
Phone
(714) 248-8974
Address
4695 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, US
Professional
About
Born and raised in Southern California, Jesse Melendrez graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors of the Arts studying Psychology and Political Science. During college, he was a part of a small team of researchers that studied the relationship between short term memory and creative thought. The findings of this study achieved publication. Compelled by his desire to assist meritorious causes to achieve greater results, Jesse Melendrez attended Rutgers School of Law in New Jersey. There he studied under several of the brightest minds in the forefront of their respective fields of law. He learned the importance of effective representation by assisting individuals in legal clinics in matters ranging from protecting victims of domestic violence to estate planning. He learned the importance and gravity of proper trial preparation and implementation through the thorough trial programs at Rutgers, interning for the OC District Attorney, and interning for Judge Hillman of the United States District Court. During law school, Jesse Melendrez earned the title of Notes Editor with the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy. This experience further sharpened his research and writing abilities which assist him to this day in his career. After earning his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law, Jesse Melendrez passed both the California and Washington State Bar Exams. Having graduated law school in 2008 at only 25 years old, Jesse Melendrez has the benefit of almost a decade of legal experience to support in the representation of his clients. Since then, he has represented some of the largest Credit Unions in the United States. A privilege and responsibility that he takes seriously. In addition, he has represented clients in workers’ compensation matters since 2009. He is a member of several bar associations, both local and national. Whenever practical, he loves to travel, explore new environments, experience music and witness the beauty that the world has to offer.
About Workers Compensation Law
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.
Credentials
Education
2008 Rutgers University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005 California State University, Long Beach BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Top 25 Workers Compensation Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers 2023 Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America 2022 Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America 2022 Top 25 Workers' Compensation Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association 2021 Top 25 Workers Compensation Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers
Publications
2017 Melendrez Law Temporary Disability Where Diagnostics Denied 2008 Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy Notes Editor 2007 Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy Notes Editor
Associations
2018 - Present California Applicants' Attorneys Association Member 2011 - Present Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) Member 2010 - Present Orange County Bar Association Member 2010 - Present King County Bar Association Member
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Updated: May 25, 2026