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GUEST LECTURER: SUFFOLK UNIVERISTY LAW SCHOOL ON HOW TO DEFEND CLIENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS COURTS
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Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
90 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114
138 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Responsiveness
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...
Posted by Tony | December 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great service
I wish I could give attorney Melvin more than five stars. Attorney Melvin Heard offers phenomenal hospitality. He understands his trade and cares about his clients. I dealt with many lawyers in my past that I had to chase for atttention but not Melvin, he was always there .Before contacting Melvin, m...
Posted by Lamar | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Lawyer, Amazing Personality, Won Case
Melvin helped me beat a speeding ticket case. He is very personable, great to work with and is exceptional at what he does. He was easy to reach and was great at explaining the situation. He let me know my options and gave me a clear understanding of what the best course of action was. I couldn't hav...
Posted by John | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Illegal left turn dismissed!
I am an Uber driver who met Melvin through work and was able to explain to him my situation. I was caught in a state trooper trap when I accidentally took a left turn in a "no left turn lane". I was facing a $40 ticket and a hike in my insurance premiums. By pure luck I met Melvin when he became a pa...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal Defense advice session
Melvin gave me a call right away, and agreed to meet same day. Seems very competent, and his rates were reasonable. Very good cost to value ratio. I look forward to working with him if (unfortunately) my case proceeds further.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Suspension issued in MA, 2019
updated on 03/11/2021This 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.
2001
Dean for a Day, Boston College Law School
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
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Substance Use Abuse, and Addiction Cases in District Court: Strategies and an Experiential Approach
2015
Substance Use Abuse, and Addiction Cases in District Court: Strategies and an Experiential Approach
2001
How To Be a Superstar Summer Associate
2002
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