How much does it cost to hire Matt for a appellate case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Matt offer a free consultation?

Matt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matt's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Matt's current terms during booking.

How long do appellate cases in California typically take?

Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Matt take my case if I'm outside Oakland?

Matt is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Matt?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Matt accepting new appellate clients right now?

Matt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Matt Melamed, Appellate Attorney in Oakland

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Matt Melamed is a partner based in Oakland, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and General. Matt has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..

Based in: Oakland, CA
Experience: over 18 years
Known for: Appellate · Class Action · General

Handles Appellate, Class Action, and General matters from Oakland, CA.
Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Matt takes on

Matt concentrates on appellate, class action, general, internet, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Oakland, California

Matt takes appellate matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matt agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases in Oakland, California

Matt takes class action matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matt agrees to represent you.

General cases in Oakland, California

Matt takes general matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matt agrees to represent you.

Internet cases in Oakland, California

Matt takes internet matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matt agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Oakland, California

Matt takes litigation matters in Oakland, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matt agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Matt Melamed — appellate lawyer in Oakland

Matt Melamed is a partner based in Oakland, CA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and General. Matt has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..

Matt is a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group and a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee.

Matt has helped recover billions of dollars for consumers, municipalities, and retirees against social media, pharmaceutical, mining, and medical device companies. His cases have included issues related to data privacy and public health, as well as violations of consumer protection, antitrust, and securities laws.

Matt received his B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1996. Before attending law school, he helped lead a writing program for incarcerated kids . He graduated magna cum laude from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 2008. After law school, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Joseph A. Greenway, Jr. on both the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He was also the Kazan-Wallace Attorney at Public Justice PC.

Articles & Presentations

•CLE Panelist, Conducting an Effective 30(b)(6) Deposition: Strategies and Best Practices for ESI, Law and Forensics (October 2025).
•CLE Panelist, Conducting an Effective 30(b)(6) Deposition of a Technical Expert: Strategies and Best Practices (January 2025).
•CLE Panelist, From Conflict to Cost-Savings: How Mediation Can Make eDiscovery More Efficient (July 2024).
•Paul J. Geller, Aeilsh M. Baig, Thomas E. Egler, Matthew S. Melamed, Planning for Aggressive Mutiparty Discovery in a Fast-Moving, Complex MDL: An Example from the Opioids Litigation, 89 UMKC L. Rev. 897 (2021).
•Matthew S. Melamed, A Theoretical Justification for Special Solicitude: States and the Administrative State, 8 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 577 (2010).
•Matthew S. Melamed, Timeliness and the Non-Existence of Arbitration Agreements, 12 J. Consumer & Com. L. 78 (2009).
•Matthew S. Melamed, Towards an Explicit Balancing Inquiry? R.A.V. and Black Through the Lens of Foreign Freedom of Expression Jurisprudence, 59 Hastings L.J. 407 (2007).

Recognitions

Honors & Awards

•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Northern California, 2015-2018

Matt's approach to appellate cases

Matt is a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group and a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Matt has helped recover billions of dollars for consumers, municipalities, and retirees against social media, pharmaceutical, mining, and medical device companies. His cases have included issues related to data privacy and public health, as well as violations of…

The kind of cases Matt takes

Matt reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, class action, and general matters in Oakland and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, formerly UC Hastings
J.D. · 2008
Wesleyan Univerity
B.A. Order · 1996

Jurisdictions

Matt's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2010 · ACTIVE
California
2008 · ACTIVE

Matt studied at J.D. in University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, formerly UC Hastings and B.A. Order in Wesleyan Univerity.

Law school and academic background

Matt completed J.D. in University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, formerly UC Hastings and B.A. Order in Wesleyan Univerity. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matt runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Matt Melamed's office in Oakland

Matt's primary office is at 180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1380, Oakland, CA, 94612. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

180 Grand Avenue, Suite 1380

Oakland, CA 94612

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Client reviews of Matt Melamed

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Hiring guide

How to hire Matt Melamed — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Matt charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matt's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matt will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Oakland, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matt

Matt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matt confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Matt's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Matt Melamed

How much does it cost to hire Matt for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matt offer a free consultation?
Matt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matt's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Matt's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in California typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matt take my case if I'm outside Oakland?
Matt is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matt?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matt accepting new appellate clients right now?
Matt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Oakland, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Matt handles appellate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Matt Melamed, Appellate Attorney in Oakland, California

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