Melissa Katherine Bourne

Melissa Katherine Bourne

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1550, Nashville, TN

About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I have handled cases ranging from minor misdemeanor cases to serious cases such as aggravated robberies and felony drug charges.

12 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

I have represented clients in misdemeanor and felony DUI offenses, as well as related vehicular crimes such as vehicular assault.

12 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

As a public defender, I spent about 9 months assigned exclusively to specialized domestic violence courts in Nashville. I have handled domestic violence charges such as domestic assault, vandalism, violations of orders of protection, and stalking.

12 years

20%
Violent Crime 15%

I have represented clients with charges such as misdemeanor assault, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, and aggravated kidnapping.

12 years

15%
Appeals 5%

Appeals to Criminal Court of Appeals, as well as appeals from General Sessions Court to Criminal Court.

12 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 12 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Melissa Bourne

315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1550, Nashville, TN, 37238

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Melissa Katherine Bourne's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Practice Areas
What Clients Mention

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Appeals

Posted by Emmie Tennent | June 09, 2018 | Appeals

excellent lawyer

Melissa and I worked together on an appellate matter for several months. She is a dedicated and compassionate advocate with outstanding legal research and writing skills. Highly recommended.

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Melissa Katherine Bourne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Hastings

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer! Melissa is hard working, personable, diligent and genuinely cares about her work and clients. Highly recommended."

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Patrick Hakes

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I strongly endorse Melissa as an outstanding advocate. I had the opportunity to view her in trials, hearings, and negotiations for several years. She is tireless and will fight for her clients as hard as she can."

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Ryan Bach

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Melissa is a hardworking, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney."

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Ryan Bach

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Dean's List, University of Chicago

2005

Dean's List, University of Chicago

2004

Dean's List, University of Chicago

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Melissa Bourne

2014 - 2017

Assistant Public Defender, Nashville Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, Northern Virginia Capital Defender Office

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Public Defender Service For The District Of Columbia

Associations

2014 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. C.B.

Not guilty jury verdict

State v. J.W.

Dismissed by state before hearing on suppression motion

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Education

2014

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor

2007

University of Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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