Melvin Raines II

Melvin Raines II

also known as The Law Office of Melvin Raines, II

2.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Macon, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

461 Third Street, Suite 15, Macon, GA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Melvin

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Disbarment

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

The Law office of Melvin Raines, II

461 Third Street, Suite 15, Macon, GA, 31201

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Melvin Raines II's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Tiffany | July 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

2 Thumbs Up

Mr. Jack is awesome very helpful and consistent. I would recommend Melvin Raines to represent you. We thank y’all so much.

Posted by Rebecca | July 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Title: Hope Restored – Grateful for Mr. Raines and Mr. Harris

Review: I was referred to Mr. Raines by a mutual friend who assured me he could truly help with my son’s case. After meeting with Mr. Raines and his paralegal, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, attentiveness, and sincere concern. I felt confident enough to hire them on the spot—a...nd I’m so glad I did. Thus far, it has been a very positive experience. Mr. Raines brought a fresh perspective to the case, highlighting key points we hadn’t fully considered. The way he explained everything made it all come together clearly. Mr. Harris has also been an incredible asset. While we’re somewhat familiar with criminal law, his depth of knowledge and understanding far surpasses ours and has been incredibly helpful. For the first time in over a year, my son and I feel truly hopeful about the direction of this case. We’re thankful to have such a strong team advocating for us. Thank you, Mr. Raines and Mr. Harris, for helping us through this difficult process. I’ll post an update once the case is resolved—but for now, we’re feeling encouraged and confident with them by our side.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

An Abomination of a Human

I hired this attorney for a case for one of my children. He was paid, never answered my calls, never showed up to the court dates. He had different people trying to speak on his behalf and they did not know anything about my case. I have asked for my money back multiple times. I found out he is alway...s drunk at bars, sleeping with his female clients or with his male clients' mates, keeping people's money and not doing the work they paid him for. I am beyond disgusted, in disbelief, and very angry. I will NEVER hire him again or recommend him to anyone. I wouldn't even hire him to defend my dog!

Melvin Raines

Replied last July 12, 2025

If you have an actual complaint instead of a slanderous anonymous review, please call 478-341-3489. It is common for attorneys to cover for each other in calendar calls, I do drink but I am not "drunk at bars" and I have NEVER slept with a client or a wife of a client. I would appreciate it if you would take your slanderous post down. If you have any real complaints, please call our office above.

Posted by Steven | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Poor lawyer

He been sleeping with my wife Come to found out for about 6 months and I can't see my kids because he telling her not to let me get or see them

Melvin Raines

Replied last July 12, 2025

This is also untrue.

Posted by Steven | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

He Get Girls out of jail to sleep with them

The things he do to young lady is insane my wife 27 he suppose to be my wife lawyer and he sleeping with my wife and we been married 6 years and got 6 kids together and things

Melvin Raines

Replied last June 29, 2025

This is simply slanderous and untrue.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment issued in GA, 2025

updated on 11/17/2025

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Georgia State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Education

2005

Florida International University

Doctor of Law (JD),

Languages

English

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