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Melissa R Holmes

Also known as Melissa Angeline Rizzo
Melissa R Holmes
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Criminal Defense
    2 years
  • 25% Litigation
    2 years
  • 25% Family
    2 years
  • 25% Personal Injury
    2 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Attorney Holmes focuses her practice on criminal defense. She also practices in family matters and civil litigation. She received her bachelor of arts in... more

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Peer Endorsements

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7 endorsements


Michael Anthony Barrese

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Barrese , Centerbrook (CT), 5 days ago
Michael Vincent Pepe

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Pepe , New Haven (CT), 24 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

5 years since Melissa R Holmes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Connecticut Active 2008 06/20/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Holmes & Poirier 2012–present
Associate at Trendowski & Allen, PC 2011–2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Connecticut School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2008
University of Connecticut Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 2005

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
CALI Award in Law and Literature University of Connecticut School of Law 2007
I. Ridgeway Davis Pre-Law Scholarship University of Connecticut 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Connecticut Bar Association 2013–present
Admitted to Practice U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut 2012–present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 4
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
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1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 7 Legal Guides
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