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Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
90 Canal Street, Boston, MA, 02114
138 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent lawyer
We called Mr. Heard after doing some research and talking with few lawyers regarding my case. Most lawyers we spoke with offered to meet only for 15 min. Mr. Heard spent as much time as needed to listen and prepare me for the case. He even insisted on meeting multiple times to make sure I feel...
Posted by Lisa | July 03, 2015
Case dismissed
I was extremely impressed with the services and support Mr. Heard provided for me. From the very first time we engaged in a conversation regarding my case I felt I was dealing with a very patient, confident and competent attorney. Mr. Heard was in it 100%. I trusted him through the entire process whi...
Posted by Mai | March 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attorney
Melvin did a fantastic job handling my case. He was extremely responsive, professional and very attentive to client's needs. He also had a thorough understanding of how the system works. The judge even complimented his effective representation. Overall, I am very satisfied with the outcome of the...
Posted by Sean | November 23, 2014
Thank You!
Mr. Heard was there for me 100% at a time of need. He was dependable and knew how to guide me in the right direction. He was very supportive and above all he was honest. I highly recommend Mr. Heard for any legal advice and cannot thank him enough for his work!
Posted by Billy G | October 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Grateful
I am so grateful I have Attorney Melvin Heard representing me, I have worked with many other lawyers, from district attorneys to defense and civil, and he is by far the best I have ever seen. He is not just a fact reader and hope for the best, he gets charges dropped. He plays a brilliant offense tha...
"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
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Substance Use Abuse, and Addiction Cases in District Court: Strategies and an Experiential Approach
2001
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