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Meldie Marie Moore

Moore Law for Children, A Professional Corporation • Laguna Beach, CA
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361 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, US

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About

Meldie Marie Moore is a dedicated attorney based in Laguna Beach, California, specializing in children's law, with a strong focus on adoption, assisted reproduction technology, school discipline, and special education. As the founder of Moore Law for Children, A Professional Corporation, she combines her deep-rooted passion for family and child advocacy with a commitment to providing exceptional legal services. With over 16 years of experience as a prosecutor at the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Ms. Moore has successfully completed more than 100 criminal trials, demonstrating her extensive legal expertise. Early in her career, she served in Juvenile Court, where she developed a profound understanding of the unique challenges facing children in the legal system. Her commitment to child welfare continued as she transitioned to vertically prosecuting felony domestic violence cases, earning recognition for her outstanding service to victims and witnesses. An accomplished legal scholar, Ms. Moore obtained her L.L.M. in Prosecutorial Science from Chapman University School of Law in 2009, where she authored an article on the asportation element of kidnapping published in the California State Bar Journal. Her teaching experience includes serving as an adjunct professor at Western State School of Law, where she specialized in research, writing, and domestic violence courses. After forming her own family through adoption and assisted reproduction technology, Ms. Moore established her practice to focus solely on children's law. At Moore Law for Children, she leverages her extensive background and compassionate approach to offer clients tailored legal solutions that prioritize the best interests of children. Whether navigating adoption processes or advocating for educational rights, Meldie Marie Moore is dedicated to ensuring her clients receive the highest level of legal representation.

About Adoption Law

Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.

Credentials

Education
2009 Chapman University School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1994 Pepperdine Univ SOL law 1990 Franklin & Marshall undergraduate
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2006 Community Service Award - Prosecutor, Victim Assistance Programs, CSP, Inc. 1998 Diligent Prosecutor, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Publications
2013 Orange County Lawyer Senate Bill 115 Would Give Sperm Donors Standing to Petition for Paternity 2013 OC Family online publication Education for Children with Special Needs: Answers Every Parent Should Know 2013 OC Family online publication Adoption: It's Not Just for Babies. 2011 California Bar Criminal Law Journal Going the Distance: The Asportation Requirement for Simple and Aggravated Kidnapping in California
Associations
2020 - Present California Assocation of Lawyers for Education (CALE) Co-Founder and Co-President 2010 - Present Orange County Women Lawyers Association member 1994 - Present Orange County Bar Association member 1994 - 2010 California District Attorneys Association Chairperson, Crime Charging Committee 2003 1994 - 2010 Orange County Deputy District Attorneys President, Vice-President, member
Speaking
2015 Special Education Law in Dependency and Delinquency Special Education 2014 Placement options in Special Education Special Education 2003 Womens' Speaker's Bureau Domestic Violence
Updated: Mar 29, 2026