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Melaney C. LaGrone
also known as Attorney Mel
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About Melaney
Biography
Don't let the pretty smile fool you. After spending nearly 10 years as a Detroit police officer in both Gang Squad and Narcotics units, Attorney Mel knows how the system works.
Recognized as one of Atlanta's Super Lawyers, she defends our black and brown men against the injustices of the criminal and immigration system.
By securing dismissal, acquittals, and favorable plea deals for her clients, she keeps our black men out of prison and home with their families. Let's get your loved one home.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Immigration
70%
13 years
Criminal Defense
20%
15 years
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2022
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 11 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 14 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Life or Chains
I just wanted to take this time out to Thank You So much for being So Supportive of a Denominator that was totally not familar! I am just now really absorbing the entire process and know that you were apart of the Positive outcome and for that, I Thank you and your Team again, so so much. Continue t...
Melaney LaGrone
Replied last September 03, 2022Thank you for the comment, however, I am not sure how to address the information in the mail and wait your turn comment because there is no name for me to associate a case too. But please understand the the criminal justice system is a wait your turn type of system. You hire an attorney to be ready when the case moves. Even before the pandemic, a case won't move for months and months. So we are still operating with a major backlog. Moving forward, we will definitely work on better communication to make sure all clients understand what is happening. Even if nothing is happening.
Posted by Dominic | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Misleading, Unprofessional, and Greedy: A Lawyer Who Took Advantage of Me
I would highly not recommend this lawyer. While she handled my criminal case decently, the experience overall was extremely disappointing. She initially made a lot of promises, but once I paid her, it was clear that her priority was her own financial gain rather than actually helping me. She misled m...
Melaney C. LaGrone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney LaGrone is a competent attorney and compassionate advocate that brings excellent customer service to each case she handles."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the honor and privilege of collaborating with Attorney LaGrone. She is a consummate professional that cares deeply about her work and the well-being of her clients."
"Melaney and I had the opportunity to work together after she left the District Attorney's office. We hired her to work on CrImmigration cases in our law firm, and she was able to assist many clients of ours to improve their legal situation. I highly recommend her for criminal defense of non-US citizens."
"I endorse Attorney Melaney LaGrone. She is an excellent attorney in the field of "Crimmigration", which is the intersection of Criminal Law and Immigration Law. She has a wonderful rapport with her clients and a strong desire to see their cases through to a successful resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melaney is an awesome lawyer. She cares and goes above and beyond for her clients. She has a lot of passion for her work and is truly dedicated to getting the best results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melaney is an excellent attorney who works hard to protect her client’s rights, and navigate the immigration landscape, in such a way as to help her client’s get their lives back on track."
Chelsea Wilkerson
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Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, "SuperLawyers®"
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Attorney, LaGrone Law, LLC
2015 - 2017
Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney's Office: Atlanta, Georgia
1994 - 2002
Police Officer, City of Detroit Police Department
Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
Gwinnett County Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm
Co-chair
Georgia Hispanic Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Virgin Islands Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Deportable Felony Dismissed!
Deportable felony reduced to a non deportable misdemeanor.
Education
2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2022
AILA National Conference
Crimmigration
2020
Webinar
Crimmigration: The Intersection of criminal law and immigration law
Languages
English
Spanish
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How much would it be for a lawyer to represent me in Conyors Georgia?
22 Dec 2019
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What is going to happen to my boyfriend?
23 Dec 2019
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Why I got following too closely ticket ? When My front car did hard braking and the car behind me was driving too fast & hit me.
13 Nov 2019