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David W. Melnyk
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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Paul | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Red light ticket
Case dismissed after 3 yrs of back and forth, David kept me up to date with every appearance. I would definitely recommend anyone to him.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Man of his word
He did what he told me that he'll do. He told me that he'll take care of it and he did. I'm very happy with my results. I didn't have to go to court. Thank you David!!
Posted by Donnie | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Everything I could hope for!
I hired David to help with some scary issues in my life recently. I was confused and not sure what to do. I had 3 separate cases I needed help with, and all 3 could have had big consequences. I was worried about losing everything in my life. David was fantastic! He is a professional, smart and compe...
Posted by Brice | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Robin | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Savior!
David was professional & patient with the processes of my case. He was recommended to me & will be recommended by me in the future!! Thankful for his service
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