$ 250-300 per hour
Melissa Engle Peat
About Melissa
Biography
I grew up in Indialantic, Florida, attending Gemini and Indialantic Elementary, Hoover Junior High and Melbourne High School - Go Bulldogs! I played a number of sports growing up, including soccer, softball, volleyball and swimming. I then went to Stetson University on a soccer scholarship.
During my time at Stetson, I studied abroad in Nottingham, England and traveled to London, Paris and Munich with school programs. During that time I met my future husband, Martin, who was playing soccer for the Florida Institute of Technology.
After graduating from Stetson with my Bachelor's degree (minor in German), I went on to Florida State University for law school. Three years later, I passed the bar exam and began a master's degree at Florida State University. I worked at the Florida House of Representatives in the Fiscal Responsibility Committee during that time and completed the degree while at the Florida State University London campus.
Thereafter, I remained in London with my husband and began working with Gilbert, Turner & Coomber in the area of criminal defense. I qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2004 and practiced in the areas of criminal defense, prison law and immigration.
In 2010, we decided as a family to move back to Florida where I started working as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida's 18th Judicial Circuit. I was fortunate enough to be part of a wonderful organization at the State Attorney's Office and gained invaluable trial and advocacy experience. I then had the good fortune to be hired by John and Lynda Moser at Moser & Moser, P.A. and practised with that firm for over a year in the areas of family law, criminal defense and immigration.
We have a wonderful legal team at Coastal Legal Team, L.L.C. and would love to help you with your legal needs. We take a team effort in our representation and are dedicated to getting the best result possible for our clients.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Coastal Legal Team, L.L.C.
2351 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 6, Melbourne, FL, 32935
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Melissa Engle Peat's Reviews
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Posted by Michael | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Win win
I couldn’t ask for a better lawyer. Melissa is professional and reliable. She represented me in a very important case. Hey timing and vigilance was close to none. Very aggressive and to the point. If I need a lawyer I know who to go to!
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Not upfront, not taken serious
Spoke to Melissa directly several times that I had something planned in the next two months and asked directly if I would be able to go to said event if I took the probation she said yes there would be no problem. Created a business to curate events where I would need to be out of town or at concert ...
Posted by Marvin | October 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
First rate professional & top tier attorney
I have been a client of Ms. Peat through an exceptionally long and complicated divorce. I have the highest recommendation for Melissa Peat. Ms. Peat is unfailingly ethical, compassionate, honest, and logical. Ms. Peat is absolutely stellar among attorneys in maintaining good client communication....
Posted by Vivian | June 4, 2015
Exceptional
Ms. Peat made the process seamless, while keeping us in the loop throughout the process. She obtained important and relevant information, thus far performing above and beyond what was necessary. Because she looks out for the best interest of her clients, she gets the most fair and just results, for h...
Posted by Jessica | July 19, 2012
Extremely Thorough
Melissa Peat is handling my family case as we speak. She has helped to guide me through the proper steps to ensure a positive outcome. I would highly recommend her for any legal situation.
Melissa Engle Peat's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to serve as opposing counsel on a case with Ms. Engle Peat. She was professional and straightforward. I have also had an opportunity to know her as a criminal defense attorney and she is a welcome addition to the criminal defense bar."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known and worked with Ms. Peat for several years and have always been impressed with her legal knowledge, work ethic and experience. I highly endorse Ms. Peat if you are in need of a Family or Criminal Attorney in Brevard County give Coastal Legal Team a call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is a strong and experienced advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa knows immigration law and is bringing good advocacy and representation to Brevard County."
"I have had the opportunity to watch Melissa litigate a few times over the course of the last few years. She is a very effective advocate for her clients, whether you need her for criminal or immigration matter. Most importantly, Melissa gets results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is a zealous advocate who always acts with professionalism."
"I highly recommend Melissa Peat. I have worked with her as a co-worker and colleague at the State Attorney's Office and as opposing counsel on a matter in private practice. Melissa is a strong advocate for her clients and always displays a high degree of professionalism."
"I have worked with Melissa and found her very diligent and knowledgeable."
"Melissa is outstanding! We worked together as assistant state attorneys. She is very professional and very detail oriented. Highly recommend Melissa."
"I knew Melissa Peat as an Assistant Public Defender in the Melbourne, Florida. She is a consummate professional and, as a prosecutor, demonstrated the utmost thoroughness and passion in every case she handled."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Great person, great attorney."
"Melissa Peat is a professional. She is a competent, courteous, and compassionate counselor with a sharp wit and an easy smile."
"I enthusiastically endorse Melissa Peat. She is an extremely capable attorney in and out of the courtroom. She's very knowledgeable regarding immigration, criminal defense, and family law cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Peat is a diligent and knowledgeable professional in the community. I would highly recommend her for your legal needs."
"I have known Attorney Peat since shortly after I began practicing in Brevard County. Prior to Melissa becoming a defense attorney, I had cases in which she served as opposing counsel. Her knowledge of each case and attention to detail were consistently top notch. Criminal defense clients will definitely benefit from her background and experience."
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Experience
Honors
2012
2012 Young Lawyer Professionalism Award, Brevard County Bar Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Member, Coastal Legal Team, L.L.C.
2010 - Present
Consultant Attorney, McLarty and Co, Solicitors
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Moser & Moser, PA
2010 - 2012
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 18th Judicial Circuit (Brevard & Seminole County)
2006 - 2010
Associate, McLarty and Co., Solicitors
2004 - 2006
Associate, Gilbert, Turner & Coomber, Solicitors
2002 - 2004
Legal Clerk, Gilbert, Turner & Coomber, Solicitors
2001 - 2002
Extern, Florida House Of Representatives, Fiscal Responsibility Committee
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Carlton Fields
Associations
2020 - Present
Florida Certified Family Law Mediator
2014 - Present
National Association of Civil Law NotariesMember
2010 - Present
Brevard County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Junior LeagueSustainer, League Attorney
2010 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Brevard County chapter)Member
2004 - Present
United Kingdom Roll of SolicitorsMember
2001 - Present
Florida BarMember
2011 - 2013
Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of CourtAssociate
Education
2002
Florida State University
Master of Science
2001
The Florida State University College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1998
Stetson University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2013
Monthly Luncheon
Immigration Consequences for Criminal Defendants
2009
International Studies
Comparative Law (USA/England & Wales)
2009
Continuing Legal Education
Prison Law
2008
International Studies
Comparative Law (USA/England & Wales)
Languages
English
Activity
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