Melissa Rose Smith

Melissa Rose Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 7 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Estate Planning

142 Temple St Ste 204, New Haven, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 7 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2018

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Location

Vessicchio & Smith, LLC

142 Temple St Ste 204, New Haven, CT, 06510

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Evan | May 13, 2025 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Smooth, Stress-Free Experience

Melissa is everything I want in a lawyer! From the get-go, Melissa was very responsive to my emails regarding my speeding ticket. She truly guided me throughout the process and promptly addressed any and all of my concerns. As a result of her help, the whole process went smoother and less stressfully... than I thought possible. I ended up receiving a nolle prosequi—the best possible outcome in my scenario—due to Melissa’s invaluable advice. I have no complaints whatsoever and could not recommend her enough!

Posted by Bob | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Melissa Smith - STELLAR ATTORNEY!

Retaining an Attorney is never an easy task, as you are essentially rolling the dice with the hopes of getting the "perfect" one to represent you with the hopes of a successful outcome. After I searched numerous Attorneys, I retained Melissa Smith to handle a few legal cases for me over the last year.... To say that I hit a home-run is an understatement. Melissa's knowledge of the legal system in all the areas of her practice most definitely affords her the ability to win her cases, as evidenced in the matters that she represented me on. Not only is she an extremely competent Attorney, she has a very personable and compassionate persona, and that really helps as often during a legal matter, emotions are high. Before you start your search for an Attorney, call Melissa. I am quite certain that will be your only call.

Posted by Julian | November 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney at law Melissa Smith got my case dismissed after doing a strong and thorough investigation which

Great attorney Melissa Smith got my case dismissed after doing a strong and thorough investigation which brought up MULTIPLE errors and inconsistencies in the states case that alot of attorneys would over look and lack the motivation to look into . Attorney Melissa Smith is a 100% hard worker and kee...ps you informed of any new developments pertaining to the case IMMEDIATELY! Haven't had one problem with her . Miss. Smith listens, observes and is VERY VERY patient. Miss. Smith Maintains a positive attitude and keeps you at ease . If you need a hard working attorney which we ex felons refer to as a ( SHARK) ..... Then PLEASE trust me when I say Melissa Smith is a Shark in the court room ! Facts . She made the prosecutor, in my old case that she got dismissed, admit In the court room on record that the states case is weak, that after the defense (Melissa Smith) presented the inconsistencies in the case, after a VERY thorough investigation was completed (Which by the way the prosecution had no intention of conducting), it was discovered that the alleged victim's statements were deemed inconsistent and biased . It was also discovered that the police investigation of the case was not thorough and that multiple potential suspects that were at the scene of the crime were not questioned by police . Whatever you do never jump on a plea deal/offer . Let your Attorney conduct a investigation first ! Period.

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Vessicchio & Smith, LLC

Education

2018

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Iona College

MBA - Master of Business Administration

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