Melissa Scheidel

Melissa Scheidel

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 22 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Mediation

4780 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA

About Melissa

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 22 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2003

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

The Law Office of Melissa Scheidel, LLC

4780 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, 30338

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Melissa Scheidel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Case Dismissed - No Charges Due

At 74, i do no like dealing with the unknown, but I took a chance with Melissa, whose name I obtained online. Possibly the best decision I have ever made. She is prompt. A great communicator. Offered excellent suggestions and guidance. Extremely fair on her fee, and has excellent followup skills. ...Not an easy traffic case. Was VERY pleased.

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Melissa Scheidel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Barnes

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"11 years of law practice in the traffic ticket field is very experienced. The vehicle code is a bureaucratic nightmare. Her knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! If your facing a traffic ticket do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her first."

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Joshua Schiffer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa and I first met early in our careers when we were still figuring out our directions in this wild life called "a practice." During this time she also worked in the same office as my now Partner Doug Chanco, so saying I know Melissa well is an understatement. She is a Strong Advocate, and knows our system well. Especially how the process "really" works. What the interplay between officers and the court is really like, what decisions go into how hard a certain prosecutor is going to push on any one issue. Her work experience is invaluable when trying to make these difficult decisions, and her counsel is wise. I would not hesitate to call on her for assistance and I fully endorse her."

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Makia Metzger

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Scheidel has 10 years of experience in criminal law and procedure and she can expertly maneuver the legal landscape, communicate effectively and negotiate with prosecutors, and give her clients solid legal advise based on the merits of their criminal charges."

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Blake Halberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is one of the finest lawyers I have opposed in my 28 year career. She is is dedicated, prepared and passionate about Her work."

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Douglas Chanco

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Melissa for almost a decade. She is a skilled attorney who knows her way around the court room. She is a presence that will ensure justice for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Warren Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I would definitely endorse this lawyer. She has years of experience in prosecution and knows criminal law backwards and forwards."

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Brandon Rosenbloom

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa was my first trial partner as a prosecutor and was a wealth of information and experience. She offers her clients a unique perspective based on her experience as a prosecutor as well as a criminal defense attorney."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa Scheidel is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients very well. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Employee of the Month, The Law Office of Melissa Scheidel, LLC

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Attorney, The Law Office of Melissa Scheidel, LLC

2003 - 2013

Assistant Solicitor, Office Of The Solicitor General Fulton County

Associations

2003 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. J.H. (Atlanta Municipal Court)

Case Dismissed

State v. D.A. (DeKalb County Recorders Court)

Charge Dismissed, Charge Reduced

State v. Redacted for privacy (DeKalb State Court)

No jail time, driver's license will be reinstated.

State v. T.T. (Alpharetta Municipal Court))

Driver's License Saved

State v. T.M. (City of Sandy Springs)

Reduced charge

State v. C.P (Atlanta Municipal Court)

Driver's License Saved, Charges Reduced

State v. A.K.

Driver's License Saved

State v. S.S. (City of John's Creek)

Reduced charge

State v. B.B. (DeKalb State Court)

Case Dismissed

State v. A.S. (City of Norcross)

Reduced charge

For Client M.M.

Personal injury settlement equal to more than three times medical damages.

For Client M.W.

Personal injury settlement, six figures

For Client M.H.

Personal injury settlement, six figures

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Education

2003

Georgia State University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2014

WABE Radio Interview

The Non-Resident Violator Compact

Publications

2020

Facebook Business Pages When You Borrow a Friend's Car

Languages

English

Activity

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