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Melissa Renee Pendergrass
also known as Melissa R. Pendergrass
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Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
A Better Direction Law, LLC
1317 Edgewater Drive (mailing only), Ste 3388, Orlando, FL, 32804
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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Please run far far away from this woman
I hired this woman for my first time felony criminal charge (domestic dispute between my then husband and his mistress). I was told by her I had accept a plea deal by the state or face prison time on my first offense. I still to this day have never seen the evidence in my case. I asked to speak to he...
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Replied last January 29, 2026Although it has been several years since I practiced criminal law, when I did, my objective was to focus on achieving the best possible results for the charges, facts, and evidence in the case. As stated in your review, you faced the possibility of going to prison, which was avoided. Also stated in your review, we were able to avoid you being a convicted felon. As to the ability to seal your charges, certain crimes have been determined by the legislature to be ineligible for sealing; unfortunately, yours is one of those.
Posted by Sandra | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Family Law
After dealing with family court for my step grandson, we hired Melissa. Her and Robert made this ordeal bearable. They were always there to answer a question and if they didn't have it right away, they got it for us. We highly recommend hiring this team. They are easy to talk to and a easy to und...
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Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner, A Better Direction Law, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
Citrus County Bar Association
Education
2005
Florida A&M University, College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2002
University of Central Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English