Mark Daniel Melnick

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Mark Daniel Melnick
5.0 star rating
A very good lawyer
- Dan, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Highly Recommended Attorney
- a DUI client
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% DUI / DWI
    34 years
  • 25% Criminal Defense
    34 years
  • 10% Domestic Violence
    34 years
  • 5% Juvenile
    34 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 818-981-9777
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  • 16255 Ventura Blvd Ste 1018
    Encino, CA 91436
    Office: 818-981-9777
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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First of all, although his name is "Mark Daniel", Mr. Melnick is known to his friends as simply "Dan" (it's a long story). Dan Melnick was born in Santa Monica,... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“A very good lawyer”

Posted by: Dan, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: I was very nervous about my situation with the courts. He was able to help me through everything and made it a litttle less stressful. I was very... more
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5 star rating

“Highly Recommended Attorney”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Dan Melnick was a fantastic attorney during my DUI case. He is very professional and yet very personable. He conveyed that he actually cared about me... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Diana Weiss Aizman

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Diana Aizman , Los Angeles (CA), 7 months ago
Daniel R Perlman

Dan is a caring, experienced lawyer who's seen it all and is always ready to drop what he's doing to come to the aid of someone in trouble. I can't... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Perlman , Los Angeles (CA), About 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

34 years since Mark Daniel Melnick was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Melnick & Spindel 2006–present
Defense Attorney at Mary Magdalene Project 1999–2006
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
San Fernando Valley College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
Univ of California at Los Angeles undergraduate

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Appreciation Municipal Court of Los Angeles 1991
Certificate of Appreciation Municipal Court of Los Angeles 1989

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Officer National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2008–present
Commercial Captain USCG 1998–present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 10 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Justice Misperceptions PBX Business Group Meeting 2010
Criminal Law and High School Kennedy High School 2009

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