David W. Melnyk

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David W. Melnyk

4.6
Rating: 4.9

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

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
2026 2019 2018
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+ 2

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

68 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Kayla | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket

David was great from beginning to end. He represented me for a speeding violation. I appreciated that he handled everything and in the end I was happy with the results. He communicated the process and always answered my questions in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend David.

Posted by Angel | August 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

Mr. Melnyk is very professional, I first checked his reviews after I've received a speeding ticket in SC, I was amazed of the results and the time that took to solve the case, I highly recommend this lawyer. Thank you so much.

Posted by Kayla | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional

I would highly recommended Mr Melnyk. He helped me with my divorce and with a visitation issue. Both went excellent thanks to David. He was very prompt with his responses, very efficient, very down to earth and genuinely wants to help those who need it. He did a fantastic job and honestly changed my... life for the better with the outcome. Thank you for everything! If you need an attorney, call David Melnyk.

Posted by Timothy | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Timothy Garmon

Protected my CDL when had accident in SC by getting To Fast for Conditions ticket dismissed, Very satisfied with service.

Posted by William | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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.

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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:  4.9 (Concern)

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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