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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
90%
Criminal Defense
5%
DUI and DWI
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2026 2019 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 26 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
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David W. Melnyk's Reviews
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69 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (37)
Criminal Defense (11)
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Car Accidents (2)
Child Custody (2)
Divorce & Separation (2)
Expungement (2)
Appeals (1)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Family (1)
Federal Crime (1)
Litigation (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
What Clients Mention
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Posted by Matthew | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Excellent service and great results
I was fortunate enough to find David to help me on a case 10 years ago. He was able to get my case fully expunged and I couldn't have been happier. Since then he has helped me with two more cases and with his knowledge of the law along with his relationships with the courts have helped me tremendousl...
Posted by Jacob | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Best Money I Have Ever Spent (On A Lawyer)
I cannot recommend David highly enough. He was incredibly convenient and available at any time of day, and most importantly got great results for me in my case. I could not have been more satisfied with the services I received.
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dismiss
While traveling through South Carolina, I received a DUI. After returning to the state I resign , I got in touch with Lawyer David Melnyk. Communicating with Mr. Melnyk on a court basis, he informed me of what happened in court/ out come dismiss.
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent result
My son was charged with a serious driving offense. He hired David to represent him. Ultimately, David got him a much better result that either my son or I expected (the charge was dismissed). David could improve his communication, but other than that, he does excellent work.
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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...
David W. Melnyk's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
Daniel Stone
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Ray Lord
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Public Reprimand issued in SC, 2021
updated on 08/05/2021Public 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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does the 30 days to file the answer to the summons refer to the date the case is filed or the date the summons is received?
04 Jun 2019
Q&A
If someone has an open warrant for probation violation, and it's been over 5 years, Can they still get a job?
07 Oct 2017
Q&A
I live in South Carolina. What can a judgment creditor do regarding freezing my bank account and seizing personal assets?
07 Oct 2017