About Melissa Loreen
Melissa Loreen Rodriguez is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Rodriguez is the founder of the Law Offices of Melissa L. Rodriguez, a firm located at 509 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California 92054. She serves clients throughout California, with a particular emphasis on San Diego County.
Ms. Rodriguez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art from Westmont College in Santa Barbara in 1991. She then pursued her Juris Doctor degree at the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating in 1998. During her time at law school, she gained experience in various legal fields, including criminal defense and civil litigation, before focusing on trusts and estates.
Ms. Rodriguez specializes in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. She assists clients in creating individualized estate plans, including wills, trusts, and other essential documents tailored to their specific needs. Additionally, she provides support in trust and estate administration following the loss of a loved one and represents clients in probate court proceedings when necessary.
With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Rodriguez has represented clients in various courts, including all California courts, the United States District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the North County Bar Association of San Diego from 2019 to 2021 and co-chaired its Trusts & Estates Section from 2017 to 2018.
Ms. Rodriguez is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Trusts & Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the North County Bar Association of San Diego. In addition to her professional affiliations, she is involved in community organizations, including the Oceanside Rotary Club and the Oceanside Chapter of Odd Fellows.
