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 9 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Frank | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He will keep you up on your case

He took time make sure I understood what I was facing, and what the outcome maybe. He kept me posted about what face my case was in. He answered my calls, and if he was not in sometime when I he would return my calls when he get back to the office.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

They are doing amazing so far

Well I always do my Reviews and I will do more.. So far the beginning is going well.. Jack is amazing he came and talked with my husband and I face to face.. Even responding to me on a holiday.. ( u don’t get that) he even works on holidays..

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 Arnaldo Ronda | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Incompetent, thief, liar and so inconsiderate/ inconsistent

He was paid very well to represent my Mr. Solomon and has never contacted his client in any shape form or fashion! Will not return any calls and as a matter of fact I called him and told him why I was calling about and he acted like he wasn’t Mr. Raines and said he would pass the message to him! I a...m pursuing the state bar to take some kind of action against this man that obviously doesn’t care about his job, license and no one but himself!

Posted by Lex | May 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bad lawyer

Don't answer his phone. Tell liars saying he talk to the solicitor and she didn't know I had a lawyer. He didn't do anything to help me at all but took my money after he showed up an hour later. He really need to be Disbared.

Melvin Raines

Replied last July 12, 2025

Your case was properly handled and disposed of. I have many clients and answering their calls any time they call is not possible.

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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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