Melanie Wright

Melanie Wright

also known as Melanie Caldwell

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Expungement

10560 Main Street, Suite 510, Fairfax, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

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Law Offices of Melanie Wright

10560 Main Street, Suite 510, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Melanie Wright's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Curtis | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ms Melanie Wright - Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

In December of 2015, I was accused of four felonies and a misdemeanor in Lorton, Va. These charges, if convicted, carried a mandatory sentence of 48 years. I went for a trial and Ms Wright said she would fight for me and she did. I was handed a malicious indictment by a prosecutor who wanted a c...onviction by any means necessary (I was a retired U.S. Army veteran in deep trouble). I knew I had a good lawyer at the opening statement, she came in strong and confident, the prosecution was out matched from the start of the proceedings. During the trial process, Ms Wright highlighted the discrepancies in the allegations made against me with pinpoint accuracy. Her cross examination of the witnesses dismantled the credibility of my accusers and during her closing arguments she tore apart the accusations, the police, as well as the state, with no fear. As a result of a three day trial, I was found - NOT GUILTY- GOD BLESS YOU MS WRIGHT AND THE SIMMS FIRM

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ms Melanie Wright - Professional, Diligent and Knowledgeable

I was fortunate to have connected with Ms Melanie Wright for my case. I had less hopes of getting out of this complicated case due to its extensiveness. I felt relaxed in my very first meeting with Ms Wright as she knew exactly what to ask and how to get the right answers. She pleasantly surprised me... with her in-depth knowledge of Law and her ability to translate them into the requirement of my case. I saw her involved in the case as her OWN and worked diligently all through the time, late nights, weekends, and holidays till she hand held my case to a favorable closure. I found her knowledgeable, proactive, preemptive, diligent, hardworking, disciplined and professional. She was confident and fruitful in the court and ensured that the case closed in my favor. During the time she was working in my case, I also came to know that she was able to win another case that she took up. I strongly recommend Ms Melanie Wright for the best outcomes that a case would deserve. God Bless her.

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Melanie Wright's Lawyer Endorsements

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Micah Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Family member

"Passionate about her clients and has a great understanding of criminal law."

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Matthew Crist

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer - Melanie is a hardworking and dedicated attorney."

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Todd Perry

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melanie is an extremely hardworking advocate for her clients. She is fearless in the courtroom, and will go the extra mile to ensure her clients are protected! I highly endorse Melanie Wright."

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Stephanie Duran

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Melanie is a hardworking and highly skilled attorney with a remarkable aptitude for criminal defense."

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Lindsay Earhart

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Melanie for criminal law, federal law, and all other fields of her practice. She is genuinely concerned about her clients and does the best to defend their interests. She is diligent in her work and very knowledgeable in her field."

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John Maghamez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Friend

"Melanie is an intelligent, diligent attorney who has her clients' best interests at heart. She is in the profession for all the right reasons and truly wants to help people."

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Hasina Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Simms

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Virginia Trial Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, The Simms Firm, PLC

Associations

2016 - Present

Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association

Member

2016 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter)

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

2015 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2015

Liberty University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

George Mason University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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