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Jim Melo
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
19 years
Immigration
50%
18 years
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
204 N Person St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Jim Melo's Reviews
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Posted by Kat | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very Knowledgeable Attorney
We were referred to Jim by another attorney for an immigration case. I was very impressed of his knowledge of the law and how up to date he was on new findings that might help our case -which tilted our decision to hire him and discontinue using our lawyer at the time. I appreciate his honesty and wi...
Posted by David | April 18, 2019
Very Knowledgeable Attorney
I consulted with Mr. Melo and he provided invaluable insight into the legal issues with which I was facing. Highly recommend!!!
Posted by Freddy ortiz | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great attorney
Mr. Jim Melo is a great lawyer that is completely knowledgeable on the immigration laws, I recommend him whole-heartedly, I am very happy with he's services.
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
I came to the attorney Jim Melo for a criminal case here in Raleigh, North Carolina. The attorney quoted me a reasonable fee for my charges and allowed me to make monthly payments. Each month I would call and the lovely assistants would help in a quick, easy and friendly way. Any time I had any quest...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
This guy only takes your money
I have a case with this lawyer, and we signed a contract with him to have him work on it for us. He said he would call us back within 3 moths to let us know where the case stands at. Its been a year and we never heard anything, I have called his office so many times and haven't heard anything from hi...
Jim Melo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim was helpful on a complicated immigration matter that he had successfully briefed for a client. His legal insights and helpful demeanor were invaluable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful with immigration and criminal issues!"
"I endorse Jim. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Attorney Melo as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."
"Jim is a knowledgeable, hard working advocate for his clients. He knows the law and does everything possible within the bounds of professional ethics to protect the interest of those who put their trust in him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Amna Shirazi
Immigration lawyer
William Heroy
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Suspension with Part Stayed issued in NC, 2022
updated on 06/27/2022Partially stayed suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. Some portion of the discipline will be placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Education
2006
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Princeton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish