$ 350-742 per hour
Earning and maintaining the highest Avvo score of “10” and a “Superb” lawyer ranking for many years are some of my achievements. I have been honored to be an exclusive member of the “Nation’s Top 1% of Attorneys,” a prestigious distinction since 2015 for demonstrating the following highest standards of legal excellence: outstanding case results in complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, extraordinary competence, extreme intellect, persistence, tenacity, integrity, character, honesty, work ethic, and rescuing cases that other so-called “super lawyer” law firms have botched. Most importantly, I have been recognized for my zealous dedication to protecting people, families and the public safety from wrongdoing by companies, corporations and others including from fraud, corruption and incompetence by opposing corporate lawyers lying for companies & from fraud, corruption and incompetence in the Legal System including by the judiciary at all levels, “unethical” ethics lawyers, opposing corporate lawyers and a couple of colleagues who have collaborated thereby posing a danger to the public.
On August 2, 2022, I was horrified to see my Avvo rating reduced to a “1.0.”
ALERT: IGNORE THIS MALICIOUS, DEFAMATORY “1.0” SCORE.
This score reflects Malicious Defamation/Fraud/Corruption and Incompetence by "politically connected" opposing corporate lawyers, a couple of colleagues, corporations, the Judiciary at all levels, and "unethical" ethics lawyers who are collaborating and endangering the public. The prevalent corruption is disgusting! I have clarified that I am a lawyer on every case that I have worked on. I have demonstrated extraordinary competence by identifying issues, duties, breaches, and proving causation, damages and reversible errors with overwhelming evidence and trial transcripts pursuant to court rules, regulations and laws. I have formed legal teams when serving as a pro hac vice attorney. My litigation "Win" record and educational background (science, medicine, math, honors programs & law) are far superior to that of the aforementioned, corrupt evildoers combined. As the saying goes, "Follow the money," and you can properly decipher what is going on.
My dedication to demonstrating Legal Excellence and obtaining Justice is formidable. As a result of the cases that I have successfully handled and my ability to correctly and judiciously assess what is occurring in the Legal system, my ethical and moral compasses remain intact. I am courageous and persistent to fight aggressively for Justice to protect the public safety and to restore my excellent, legal reputation as evidenced by my superb case results, reviews, awards and leadership.
$ 350-742 per hour
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Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
900 N Stuart St, Suite 2110, Arlington, VA, 22203
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Posted by James | February 22, 2010 | Landlord & Tenant
Melinda Maldonado Rocks!!!
Ms. Maldonado was very professional and courteous from the get-go. I have been going through ups and downs and given a total run around by a bad landlord and management company. Melinda listened to me and understood what I have been going through. She provided excellent advice and reassured me every ...
"Melinda is super knowledgable and has a fantastic attitude when it comes to the legal process and advocating her clients. She realizes her clients needs and always goes the extra mile."
"I have known and admired Melinda Maldinado for years. We worked together on a mold case that had very complex issues. Recently Melinda tried a water intrusion damage case in Prince Georges County, Maryland that resulted in a substantial verdict for her client. She became the talk of the courthouse. I discussed the case with her over lunch recently and once again was impressed with her legal analysis, her creativity, her medical knowledge, and her passion for obtaining justice for her client. In addition to those qualities, Melinda exhibits a deep compassion that should put any person considering her as an attorney at ease. I highly recommend her."
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Nov 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Ms Maldonado as a hardworking, zealous advocate. Melinda takes on complex detail oriented cases and does well at them because she is smart, tenacious and motivated to go the extra mile for her clients. yOu would do well to hire her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melinda is an experienced and compassionate attorney with a significant background in the environmental sciences who is uniquely positioned to assist victims of toxic exposure and other serious injuries."
"If you are looking for a passionate, hungry, detail-oriented lawyer who will go to the mat for her clients, I highly recommend contacting Melinda. She is one of the good ones that "get's it" and knows how important it is to fight for her clients."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in DC, 2019
updated on 11/16/2022This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.
“I violated no rules. I was targeted by "politically connected" opposing corporate lawyers endangering the public. I serve with excellence and dedication to protect people, families and the public safety. My ethical and moral compasses remain intact. Note: A Maryland appellate chief judge who egregiously mishandled an underlying case among others, had several complaints filed against him for mishandling serious cases to the detriment of plaintiffs. He announced retirement soon thereafter.”
2019
Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
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Optimist Scholarship Awarded by Engineers, Texas Optimist Club
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Texas Achievement Award, University of Texas Achievement Award
2008 - Present
President, Melinda Maldonado, Attorney at Law
2017 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2015 - Present
Nation's Top One Percent of AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2013 - 2019
District of Columbia BarBoard of Governors
Substantial Plaintiffs' Outcome
Substantial Plaintiffs' Verdict
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Plan II Honors Program Thesis: Cancer Etiology
1983
Summa Cum Laude
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MD - Doctor of Medicine
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PhD - Doctorate
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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