Melinda Marie Previtera

Melinda Previtera, a partner at Petrelli Previtera, LLC, prioritizes building strong relationships with her clients, which she views as the foundation of her successful family law practice. Her experience and dedication enable her to handle complex divorce cases with confidence and focus, achieving favorable outcomes for her clients. Melinda also mentors the firm’s associates, sharing her knowledge and commitment to high-quality representation. In addition to divorce, Melinda handles various family law matters, including child custody, child support, legal separation, and domestic violence cases. While earning her law degree from Rutgers School of Law, she gained a certification in mediation, conducted child advocacy research, and participated in a domestic violence clinic. She also holds dual bachelor’s degrees, cum laude, from Dickinson College. Melinda is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable James P. Savio in the family division and joined Petrelli Previtera as a partner in 2017 after working as an associate.

Active in the legal community, Melinda serves on the executive committee of the Justinian Society and is a member of the Nicholas A. Ciprani Inn of Court and the Philadelphia Bar Association.

and a member of the Equal Justice Works Pro Bono Society. Ms. Previtera received her Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.Ms. Previtera was an associate at the Law Office of Nicholas Clemente, where she was managing attorney of the firm's UFCW Union Legal Plan. She also served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable James P. Savio in the family division. Ms. Previtera serves on the Family Law Section Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, and the Young Lawyer's Division Section Committee. Ms. Previtera is also a member of the Cipriani Inns of Court.Ms. Previtera was recently recognized as a “Woman of Outstanding Leadership” by The International Women's Leadership Association. She was chosen for this honor because of personal and professional achievements and her dedication to supporting other women as they strive to reach their own goals.