Melvin Alanson Heard

Melvin Alanson Heard

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 22 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

90 Canal Street, Boston, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Melvin

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 100%

Speeding Tickets All Motor Vehicle Citations/Tickets Clerk Magistrate Hearings Clerk Magistrate Appeals (Judge) Commercial Driver's License Hardship License Registry of Motor Vehicle Hearings and Appeals

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Heard Law Office

90 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114

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Melvin Alanson Heard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

138 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Knows his stuff, thorough and sets appropriate expectations

Melvin was very methodical in discussing all the details of the case, even though it was only a speeding ticket. This level of detail was helpful during the summons when he represented me. His advice on what to expect was spot on and set very reasonable expectations. Luckily the ticket was dismissed!...

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great job

Very busy but very friendly - Mel has a lot of experience and is always there to answer my questions. First case got dismissed. Thanks to the great job of Mel.

Posted by Justin Gallant | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent

I had some outstanding tickets from years past that I needed to take care of. I spent 5 days trying to reach an actual person from the RMV in Massachusetts, no luck. I contacted Mr. Heard and he made quick and efficient work of getting me all the information I needed and made sure I was reinstated wi...thin 24 hours. His diligence is much appreciated and I would recommend him to anyone that needs help within the scope of services he provides.

Posted by Ibrahim | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The man has got magic in court!!! The Best all the way - humanly and a professionally

I write this with great joy and a deep spirit of appreciation. As a semi-conservative person, i don't easily put much belief in most reviews i get to see online as there's so much fakes out there. So when the need arouse to look for a lawyer to help me deal with my traffic violations, i went thro...ugh series of reviews on different lawyers here on Avvo, but it was hard to settle for one until one of them stood out - and that was Attorney Melvin Alanson Heard. I reach out to him and right from the get-go, i could just naturally tell that we were going to get along well, he puts you at ease with a sounding assurance that he's got all the tools to earn you a good ending, and sure enough to his promise, indeed he did deliver. I called him at a time when in just a space of 4 months, i had got 3 citations (marked lanes violation, two for failing to stop/yield) all of which i consider them to be 'bad luck' as i'm a really careful driver. My driving record was on a tight line and with the nature of my job, everything was on the line as i have to drive to fulfill my work obligations. It was a mess. I was under tremendous stress over this. If it hasn't happened to you, don't wish! Mr Melvin gave me a ray of hope with his assurances (but hey, I've dealt with lawyers before so i was like, they do, right?), but what made my experience with him different was the length at which he went to prepare me for the hearings. No lawyer had given as much time and attention to a case as attorney Melvin did. The vibe he gave the case gave me really positive feelings of how things might go. It was my very first time that i appeared for a traffic hearing and never had to say a single word through out the only less than 10 minutes we spent before the magistrate. Keep in mind how dirty my record was at the time, and just like that, he just didn't stop winning. I love the guy!! He's so damn good at his trade. I'm an immigrant from Africa and i assured him that for as long as i still live here, he'll always be in my life as my attorney. Now, i can't go without crediting him on his humanly character. If only i could attach pictures here as proof, but on Feb 9, we had a really bad snowstorm that day and yes, the man still offered his availability to meet with me for some more preps, and as if that wasn't kind enough, here's when it gets ugly, he drove me in his car back to my car which i had parked in a public parking area, only to find that i forgot my lights on and the battery had drained out. Even though he had another client waiting, he stuck it out with me, helped me sign up on AAA (which i never before thought i would need) as i waited in his for help to arrive - which actually took a good amount of time. The man has a good heart, reasonable rates, never put you on a pedestal to pay up, very relatable and yes, through all my experience with him, that explains why i have gone to this extra length to give him a well-deserved review - if that's how i can show how grateful i am for what he did for me! I'm very thankful of him. Great guy, who doesn't even take himself too serious...thanks Melvin!!!

Posted by Natalie | February 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great job!

Mr. Melvin Heard helped us with a speeding ticket we received while vacationing in the wonderful city of Boston. We were cited in a speed trap at the beginning of a tunnel. He promised to get it dismissed and delivered on that promise! We are so thankful for his professionalism and communication! He ...is easy to talk with and is very respectful. If we ever need an attorney for anything else, we'd definitely hire him again! Thank you, Mr. Heard!!! God bless your business and life!

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Melvin Alanson Heard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Melvin is a great traffic ticket lawyer."

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Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melvin is a good lawyer to consult with if you think you may need his services."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Mateus

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Friend

"Mel is an extremely diligent and competent attorney. He is very knowledgeable about the law and works hard for his clients. I have personally recommended him to family in need of his services. I endorse this lawyer."

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Theresa Gomes

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Harrington

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Lowney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mel is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I worked with Mel on a co-defendant criminal matter. Thanks to Mel's legal mind and work ethic, we were successful with our Motion to Suppress Evicence, and the case against Mel's client was dismissed."

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Lauren Redmond

Unknown lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keith Durden

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Attorney Heard both as opposing counsel when he was an assistant district attorney and as co-counsel on a criminal matter involving two co-defendants. In both instances Attorney Heard was an outstanding advocate. I'd recommend Attorney Heard on any criminal matter without reservation. He is a very competent and an outstanding attorney."

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Paul Mahoney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Represented co-defendants with Attorney Heard and he and I successfully argued a motion to suppress evidence relative to an illegal traffic stop. A well seasoned criminal lawyer who is very well respected in the courts around greater boston and beyond."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension issued in MA, 2019

updated on 03/11/2021

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2001

Dean for a Day, Boston College Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Heard Law Office

2008 - 2010

County Appointed Attorney, Middlesex County Courts

2005 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston, Ma

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Law Office of Steven Kim

2002 - 2003

Banking and Finance Associate, Riemer & Braunstein, LLP

Education

2002

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Suffolk University Law School

Substance Use Abuse, and Addiction Cases in District Court: Strategies and an Experiential Approach

2015

New England School of Law

Substance Use Abuse, and Addiction Cases in District Court: Strategies and an Experiential Approach

2001

Law Firm Preparation

How To Be a Superstar Summer Associate

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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