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GUEST LECTURER: SUFFOLK UNIVERISTY LAW SCHOOL ON HOW TO DEFEND CLIENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS COURTS
GUEST LECTURER: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW 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 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
38 in 25 zone - dismissed
Visiting Boston on business trip, got pulled over on my way from the airport to a nearby hotel. Officer used laser beam and claimed I did 38 on 25 mph zone which means automatic conviction at MA. I can swear I didn’t drive fast but let’s face it it’s my word against the officer’s word - what are th...
Posted by Fan | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Professional and prompt responses
Melvin and I spoke about 5 days before my court appearance. In a short notice, he went over my options as well as expectations and possible outcomes with my hearing. Before I spoke to him, I researched a lot of information online about beating a Failure to yield/No turn on red violation and found thi...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Multiple moving violations
I hired Attorney Heard after finding him on avvo. He made the process easy for me and took the time to make sure we would have a successful outcome in the case. He was always readily available for any questions or concerns I had and followed up in a timely manner. He put me at ease throughout the who...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
got the job done!
I hired Melvin to take care of a speeding ticket. I called a few attorneys and he was the only one who followed up with me, showing that he really cared. Melvin also got my court date moved after I had a family emergency. Finally, we got the ticket dismissed! If you need someone to get the job done, ...
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.
"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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