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Thomas J. Melanson
About Thomas
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
30 years
DUI and DWI
20%
30 years
Federal Crime
10%
30 years
Sex Crime
10%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 29 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Melanson Law Office, PC
273 Wall Street, Suite 202, Kingston, NY, 12401
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Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
TRULY EXCEPTIONAL ,ASTONISHINGLY EXCELLENT
Thomas is an excellent excellent lawyer you can bet your bottom dollar that he will not steer you wrong in anyway shape or form.He is the real deal a straight shooter and truly exceptional at what he does.He formulated a plan reviewed the whole case in true dept and took a course of action and carrie...
Thomas J. Melanson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Tom for over 20 years, and he is one of the most talented lawyers I've ever known. He has been a respected prosecutor and defense attorney for years, and is extremely effective in getting the best results for his clients. If you have a legal need, you honestly cannot get better representation than Tom."
"I worked with Mr. Melanson when we were both prosecutors and I got the pleasure of watching him try a case. He gave one of the best closing arguments that I have heard from another lawyer in a criminal case. Mr. Melanson is an experienced, dedicated, dependable and effective criminal trial lawyer. I would recommend him to any person seeking an effective, practical, common sense defense."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Member, National College for DUI Defense
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
N/A
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Melanson Law Office
2014 - Present
Appointed Committee Member, State of New York, Third Judicial District, Committee on Character and Fitness
2011 - 2016
Attorney, Thomas J. Melanson, Esq.
2008 - 2011
Managing Director, Thacher Associates, LLC
2008 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Ulster County District Attorney's Office
2006 - 2007
Prosecuting Attorney, New York State Organized Crime Task Force
1998 - 2006
Assistant District Attorney, Paulding County District Court
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
New York State Defenders Association
Member
National College of DUI Defense
Member
Education
1996
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Boston College
MA - Masters
1990
Lenoir-Rhyne College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers