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Melvin L. Allen Jr
About Melvin
Biography
Mr. Allen is a Talented, Hard Worker, who has passion for helping others get through the most difficult periods in their lives...
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Licensed in Maryland for 16 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Law Office of Melvin L. Allen Jr.
6309 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 302, Riverdale Park, MD, 20737
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Melvin L. Allen Jr's Reviews
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12 Client Reviews
Melvin L. Allen Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. He has an ideal combination of legal skill and "hustle." He will achieve the best result possible for his clients. Clients feel a strong comfort level with him as I have seen over and over."
"I endorse Melvin Allen. He is an aggressive advocate for his clients and a skilled trial attorney with impressive experience in criminal defense."
"I had the distinct pleasure of going through law school with Melvin. I can truly say I was blessed to meet such a genuine, thoughtful and loyal individual that I am proud to say has went on to flourish in his professional career. We have continued to stay close through our divergent professional paths but I know he will look out for his clients with that same vigor and focus that I have become so accustomed to seeing."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Alison Heurich
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Commission Reprimand issued in MD, 2022
updated on 10/17/2024
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Speaker Appreciation Award, Bowie State University Criminal Justice Club
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Melvin L. Allen Jr. LLC
2019 - 2019
Of Counsel, James E. Farmer, LLC
2017 - 2018
Associate, Rosenberg, Fayne & Raden
2015 - 2019
Associate, Law Office of James F. Farmer, P.A.
2010 - 2015
Assistant State's Attorney, Office Of The State's Attorney For Prince George's County
2009 - 2010
Judical Law Clerk, District Court Of Maryland For Prince George's County
2008 - 2009
Rule 16 Student Attorney, Office of the Public Defender for Anne Arundel County
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Office of the Public Defender for Anne Arundel County
2005 - 2006
Teaching Fellow, Radford University
2004 - 2005
Accreditation Analyst, Radford University Police Department
2003 - 2003
Probation Agent, Parole and Probation for City of Roanoke
2002 - 2002
Intern, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
1998 - 2004
Customer Service Manager, Wal Mart Stores, Inc.
Associations
2017 - Present
National Black Lawyers Association Top 100Member
2016 - Present
Charles County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Prince George's County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
E. Walker
Trial- Judge awarded over $14,000
Education
2009
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Radford University
MS - Master of Science
2004
Radford University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Law Seminar
Constitutional Law Seminar
2016
Criminal Justice Club Annual Speaker Series
College Experiences and Career Development
Languages
English