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I have much experience in the criminal court system in North Carolina. I have worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney.
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Acquired: 2004
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Po Box 532, Jamesville, NC, 27846-0532
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Posted by Christine | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We have tried several times to contact Ms. Holliday over the last several months with no response. We had to contact the district court to find out that Ms. Holliday failed to appear in court on our last court date. Her negligence has landed us all Failures to Appear on our cases. All of her client...
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
When Melisa was handling my case, she was having a family issue and maybe due to that reason, she didn't reply to me in a time manner. But anyway , she handle my case very well and the result is very good.
Posted by Jed | February 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Melissa has been my attorney on more than one traffic violation. She is very knowledgeable and has been prompt at getting the matters handled!
Posted by Jennifer | January 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Ms Holliday was patient and allowed my ex husband and I the guidance and u formation. To assist in creating our divorce stipulations and visitation schedules. We were pleased at her ethics, quality, and time management in handling our case. I would definitely recommend her services.
Posted by Brenda | January 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Melissa is a great lawyer, with great communication skills. She represented me very effectively and got my traffic ticket dismissed. Her rates are reasonable, too. I highly recommend her.
"I am impressed with Ms. Holliday's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Melissa has been a great asset on the cases we have handled together. She always fights for the best outcome for the client."
"Melissa is an extremely hardworking and zealous attorney for her clients. I have worked with Mrs Holliday as a prosecutor and as she helped out good people that found themselves in tough problems on the criminal defense side. Mrs Holliday will work hard on your case and get you the best results possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is knowledgeable and experienced. She can very quickly determine what the issues are and can get the job done."
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Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2012 - Present
Attorney, Melissa C. Holliday, Attorney at Law
2007 - 2011
Assistant Public Defender, Cumberland County NC Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2006
Assistant District Attorney, Cumberland County Disctrict Attorneys' Office
2014 - Present
Junior Women's AssociationTreasurer
2014 - Present
Ruritan ClubLt. Governor
2009
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BSW
N/A
MBA
English
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