The Melvin & Torrone Team
Our Support Staff
DaNae Ziegler
PARALEGAL
Amber Shively
PARALEGAL
Annora Kindsfather
PARALEGAL
Mariann Solkey
PARALEGAL
Kayla Palagruti
CLIENT COORDINATOR
Stella
CHIEF HAPPINESS OFFICER
Our Commitment
Honest Communication
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If your case is weak, we'll say so. If the state has strong evidence, we'll explain it. If your custody proposal is unrealistic, we'll help you adjust expectations. Honesty builds trust—and better outcomes.
Aggressive Advocacy
We fight for every advantage: filing motions to suppress evidence, challenging custody evaluations, cross-examining state witnesses, retaining experts, and taking cases to trial when settlement isn't in your best interest.
Compassionate Counsel
We know you're going through hell. Divorce is traumatic. Losing custody is devastating. A criminal conviction can ruin your life. We treat every client with respect, patience, and empathy—while never losing sight of the legal strategy.
Transparent Billing
You'll receive a clear fee agreement explaining our hourly rates, retainer requirements, and billing practices. You'll get itemized invoices showing exactly what work was done. No surprise bills.
Our Office
Address
950 Pacific Ave
Suite 720
Tacoma, WA 98402
Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone and off-hours consultations
available by appointment
Parking
Paid Street Parking
Pacific Plaza Garage
Park Plaza North
Republic Parking
Melvin & Torrone, PLLP
950 Pacific Ave, Suite 720, Tacoma, WA 98402
Take the First Step
Schedule Your Confidential Consultation
You don't have to face this alone. Whether you're navigating a painful divorce, fighting for your children, or defending your freedom, Melvin & Torrone, PLLP is here to guide you through.
Get Your Free ConsultationWhat to Bring to Your Consultation
Family Law Consultation
- Marriage certificate or domestic partnership documents
- Existing court orders (custody, support, protection orders)
- Financial documents (tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements)
- Property records (mortgage statements, vehicle titles, retirement accounts)
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements
- Communication records relevant to your case
- CPS correspondence or reports (if applicable)
- A timeline of key events
Criminal Defense Consultation
- Charging documents or citation
- Police reports
- Bail or release conditions
- Names of witnesses
- Photos, videos, or other evidence
- Previous criminal history (if any)
- Communication from prosecutors or investigators
- A written timeline of what happened
Even if you don't have documents, come anyway—time is critical.