Areas Of Practice

Merrisa Coleman-Bishop - San Jose Domestic Partnerships Attorney

For practical advice based on a close understanding of your situation and a comprehensive knowledge of the law, contact San Jose family law attorney Merrisa Coleman-Bishop. Concentrating her practice on family law, domestic partnership, and criminal defense, she can help you in these areas:

Divorce. San Jose marital dissolution lawyer Merrisa Coleman-Bishop provides effective representation in negotiations and in court on such matters as:

She also offers skilled client service in complex divorce cases involving difficult characterization or valuation problems, and challenging the terms of prenuptial agreements. Additionally, Merrisa Coleman-Bishop helps both mothers and fathers in paternity cases and child support disputes involving children of unmarried parents.

Domestic Partnerships. Merrisa Coleman-Bishop offers reliable advice concerning the differences between marriage and domestic partnership, as well as gay and lesbian parental rights both in situations with or without a registered partnership. She also represents parties involved in the termination or dissolution of a domestic partnership.

Criminal Defense. If you need defense representation related to domestic violence or restraining orders, a drunk driving arrest, or a serious traffic violation such as excessive speeding, Merrisa Coleman-Bishop provides skilled client service that makes the most out of the facts that favor your defense.

For additional information about her ability to serve your needs and objectives in any of these areas, contact San Jose attorney Merrisa Coleman-Bishop.

San Jose family law attorney Merrisa L. Coleman-Bishop represents persons involved in divorce cases, divorce mediation, child custody disputes, and domestic partnerships, including gay and lesbian parent issues. Santa Clara County DUI defense lawyer Merrisa Coleman-Bishop also represents persons charged with serious traffic violations in the Bay Area, Marin County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Jose, Oakland, Gilroy, Hayward, Palo Alto, Union City, Milpitas, Fremont, Campbell, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Watsonville, Pleasanton, Danville, Dublin, and Saratoga, California.