David W. Melnyk

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David W. Melnyk

4.6
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 26 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Columbia, SC
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1803 Hampton St, Melnyk Law Firm P.C., Columbia, SC

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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 90%

90%
Criminal Defense 5%

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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+ 1

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 26 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Melnyk Law Firm, PC

1803 Hampton St, Melnyk Law Firm P.C., Columbia, SC, 29201

davidmelnyklaw.com/

David W. Melnyk's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 26 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by William | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Being referred to Mr. Melnyk was a stroke of great fortune

While traveling through SC I received a citation for 83 in 60 mile zone. I live in NC and this would have cost me my license. Mr. Melnyk took my call quickly and gave me very accurate expectations of what he could do for me and showed honest concern for my situation. He guided me in getting some evi...dence to strengthen his ability to act as my advocate. Mr. Melnyk exceeded my expectations and had my citation reduced to 64 in a 60 mile zone. Saving my license and doing so at an extremely reasonable rate. I could not be happier with his service, pricing nor communication, he even did it without me having to return to SC. I would recommend Mr. Melnyk to anyone with a speeding violation but especially if you live out of state. You will get more than your moneys worth.

Posted by Brice | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Awesome Lawyer

I had a court date today, I didn't have to speak he did all the talking for me. I highly recommend him as a lawyer in the courtroom.

Posted by Reilly | June 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Minor in possession charge

I was recommended to Mr. Melnyk through a colleague of his, and he handled the case extremely well. I live outside of South Carolina, and Mr. Melnyk was able to handle almost all of the case without me present, and in the end the charge was completely dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly Reccomend

I approached David for a reckless driving charge. He was very attentive to my needs and had a well-planned strategy to handle the case. He conveyed to me all the required information related to the case. He managed to get the case dismissed after a lot of deliberation. I highly recommend David to a...nyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by Gloria | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic CDL Lawyer.

I called Mr. Melnky right after I got my CDL ticket. He started working on it from day one & did not let up till he got it dropped. It took him almost a year because the trooper did not want to let it go. But Mr. Melnyk did not let up. I had resigned myself that there was no way that trooper would le...t it go. So I went a head & paid it w/o letting Mr. Melnyk know. Two months later I got a text from him saying he got it dropped! I could not believe it. I said What? I said I already paid it because I did not seeing it getting dropped. He said " Well I don't give up". You will be getting a refund. Sure enough he was right on the money. I got a refund from SC a month later. I hope I never get another ticket in SC or anywhere else but if I do. I will be calling Mr. Melnyk again. :)

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David W. Melnyk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is very respected in our community. Not only is he smart - he cares for his clients. I have seen him in court countless times make zeals arguments on behalf of his clients."

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Ray Lord

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has a keen analytical mind, and I know he is dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for his clients. David is a well known for criminal defense, bankruptcy, and family law, that has been practicing for many years in SC. He has a good reputation for doing excellent work, and would be a good choice to handle a bankruptcy, criminal defense, or family court case."

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Daniel Stone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Ray Lord

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.0 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2021

updated on 08/05/2021

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2003 - Present

President, Melnyk Law Firm, PC

2002 - 2003

Attorney, Buell Reeves, Esq.

Associations

1999 - Present

SC BAR ASSOCIATION

Education

1999

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Clemson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Bankruptcy 101

Bankruptcy 101

Languages

English

Activity

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