Mitchell Melnikoff

Mitchell Melnikoff

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 60 years

Litigation Lawyer at Montclair, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Real Estate

10 Crestmont Rd, Suite 4N, Montclair, NJ

About Mitchell

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Appeared in state and federal courts as private counsel and public defender to conduct bench and jury trials of such criminal matters as: murder, kidnapping, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, embezzlement, fraud, false pretenses, sodomy, child abuse, juvenile delinquency, spousal abuse, narcotics violations, drunk driving and other statutory violations.

61 years

45%
Litigation 45%

Averaged 6 trials to jury verdict per year; appeared in state and federal courts to conduct bench and jury trials of claims arising from: personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, professional negligence, contract litigation, business torts, construction accidents, and other general negligence law.

61 years

45%
Real Estate 10%

61 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 60 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1965

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Mitchell Melnikoff

10 Crestmont Rd, Suite 4N, Montclair, NJ, 07042

Mitchell Melnikoff

1700 Route 23 North, Suite 150, Wayne, NJ, 07470

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Mitchell Melnikoff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Joseph | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

"After firing a home-improvement contractor, I was forced to redo his work. The contractor sued me for $3000, the balance he said was still due him. Mr. Melnikoff defended his claim and counter sued him for fraud. The court awarded over $48,000 in my favor and against the contractor. Mr. Melnikof...f used his skill and knowledge to turn a bad experience into a happy and successful one.".

Posted by Ivan | July 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rate my Lawyer

I was very satisfied with my attourney's services and would definitly recommend him to anyone

Posted by James | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Professional

Mr. Melnikoff exceeded my expectations and fought hard for my case. He was always available to talk on the phone or via email. I could not thank him enough for all the research and effort he provided for my case. He will be the first attorney I call whenever I need one.

Posted by Jared | January 18, 2012

Great Job!

Mitch work hard to win our case and I would highly recommend!!

Posted by Redell Hicks | November 12, 2009

THE BEST

Mr. Melnikoff has assisted with many different legal matters - tenant/landlord, sale of home, etc. He was always professional and would always explain matters in everyday language. Mr. Melnikoff has been an attorney for my family for over 20 years. He is the "BEST".

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Mitchell Melnikoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Benevento

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mitch is an experienced, knowledgeable, and all around great attorney."

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Isabelle Strauss

Litigation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the good fortune of knowing Mr. Melnikoff for more than 30 years. Mitch possesses that rare combination of a love of the law in its purest sense and an ability and desire to apply that law in the most effective manner to achieve results for his clients. These dual driving forces compel him to stay current on the law, thoroughly research his cases and apply his experience toward an unwavering goal of achieving a successful outcome for his clients. It is the benefit of Mitch's legal expertise and experience that I seek when questions arise in my own practice and it is my pleasure to have this opportunity to endorse him."

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Edward Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mitch for 30 years and have had the opportunity to observe him in action in both civil and criminal matters. Mitch is an excellent trial attorney and fully committed to representing his clients. His talent, experience, work ethic and genuine concern for his clients make him an outstanding litigator. He is a zealous advocate whom I highly recommend"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Recipient of Publishing Company Scholastic Achievement Award, Lawyers’ Cooperative

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Of Counsel, Imhoff & Associates, PC

1969 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Mitchell Melnikoff

2005 - 2006

Of Counsel, The Johnnie L. Cochran Firm

2005 - 2014

Pool Attorney, New Jersey State Office of Public Defender

Associations

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pel Property Development, LLC vs. Russell J. Maria and Paragon Construction, LLC

Pel recovered a judgment against the defendants in the amount of $48,838.50

State of New Jersey vs. Donald Kayhart

New Trial Order By Judge

Able Rent-A-Car, Inc. vs. Ravia Kalva

Settled Able paid Kalva $25,000

State of New Jersey vs. Roger Berry

Complaint Dismissed

Henry L. Smith vs. Ford Motor Credit Co & Ford Life Insurance Co

Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $65,000

KNACK SYSTEMS, L.L.C, vs. BHARAT BHUSHAN

Summary Judgment granted to Bharat Bhushan

Yilmaz Aksu vs. Ahmet Bolca

Judgment for $87,500 & Return of Tools

Katz vs. Howell Township

!00 % disability affirmed on appeal

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Education

1964

American University, Washington College of Law

JD Degree

1962

Fairleigh Dickenson University

BA Degree

1960

New England College

BA Degree

Publications

1981

New Jersey Jury Verdict Review Weekly Review of All Trial & Jury Verdicts in New Jersey

Languages

English

Hebrew

Spanish

Italian

Activity

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