Melody Rissell Leonard (aka Melody Rissell)
Rissell Law, APC
San Francisco, CA • Serving San Francisco County
About Melody Rissell Leonard (aka Melody Rissell)
Melody Rissell Leonard (aka Melody Rissell) is a California-licensed attorney practicing in San Francisco, San Francisco County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2020 (Bar #330025) with 6 years of practice. Currently practices at Rissell Law, APC.
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Education
- Law School: Univ of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd SOL
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Rissell Law, APC
Rissell Law, APC, 315 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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