Traci graduated from Santa Clara University in 2000. During her tenure at Santa Clara, she was the Sr. Technical Editor of the Computer Technology Law Journal and received a Certificate of Excellence in Legal Research and Writing. After graduation, Traci was recruited by a top corporate law firm. She worked at Gray Cary (now DLA Piper) from 2000 – 2002 as a securities and corporate transactional attorney. She was involved in complicated tax issues, mergers & acquisitions, and securities filings. Although Traci was well recognized as one of the best in her recruitment class, she missed the personal satisfaction she had hoped to gain as a legal advocate.

What sets Traci apart from other family law attorneys is her first-hand knowledge of the issues concerning blended families. Traci began working for a family law firm in 2002. Prior to that time, she was helping raise her step-daughter and working through the often complex issues that face blended families. This personal experience and the awareness of the legal challenges involved motivated Traci to continue her pursuit of family law.

In 2002, Traci moved firms and began practicing exclusively in the field of family law. After 4 ½ years, Traci founded Mello & Pickering, LLP in San Jose, California with her good friend and law partner Jennifer Mello.

Traci loves being a family law attorney. She is committed to working hand-in-hand with her clients, informing them of their various legal options, leaving no stone unturned, and doing what it takes to get them the results that they deserve. Traci has exceptionally strong negotiation skills and is known to settle entire cases in a few hours. She practices all areas of family law, including stepparent adoptions, legal separation, annulment, divorce, alimony/spousal support, child support, child custody, child visitation, domestic violence, paternity, postnuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, and property valuation and division.

Prior to earning her J.D. from Santa Clara University, Traci received her B.A. in History with honors at San Jose State University. She is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and is admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Traci is married to Erik, an entrepreneur, and has a stepdaughter and a son. Traci enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as running.

For your free 20-minute initial telephone consultation with Traci Pickering, call her at Mello & Pickering, LLP at (408) 288-7800.

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