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Melissa is now in private practice after spending seven years with the Knox County Public Defender's Office. During her time as a public defender, she handled criminal cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to felony drug cases and homicides. She is well versed in all areas of practice in Knox County Criminal Courts, from sessions court practice through jury trials. Melissa will bring her zealous representation to your case and will work to achieve the best outcome for your particular situation. She is a client centered lawyer and is ready to fight to defend you and your constitutional rights.
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Acquired: 2015
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606 W. Main Street, Suite 250, Knoxville, TN, 37902
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Posted by Amber | April 04, 2024
10/10 above and beyond!
Hands down the most dependable lawyer I’ve ever spoken with! Anytime I called her with ANY questions she ALWAYS responded and very quickly! She even would call and reach out following up with any information she felt I needed! Melissa is amazing at what she does and highly recommended! Very very depe...
Posted by James | January 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Total Lawyer
Being charged with a felony is absolutely one of the worst ways to experience the legal system. I was lost, and quickly made aware of the gravity of my situation, and the helplessness of trying to work through it. It was by luck that Attorney Dirado's name and ph# were made available, and I've been ...
Posted by Kieshia | December 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
One of the best in the game! My very own blessing (my lioness's)
This woman—my own Lion —defended my son during his murder trial. I swear to you all that she is a beast in the courtroom. Not to brag, but the truth always wins out. She handled two of my son's cases, and he was found not guilty on his 187. She's one of the best troops, and I know that God will giv...
Posted by Donald | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Melissa fights for her clients and won't give up!
Melissa was appointed to represent me in a very complicated case. She never gave up and continued to fight for me even after sentencing. Her refusal to give up led her to find evidence that was able to get my charges reduced and my sentence changed so that I was released early. She will fight for yo...
Posted by Jim | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Amazing!
I had a legal situation arise and confided in Ms. DiRado to assist me. Her attentiveness and highly respected communications made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. She continued to communicate with me frequently throughout the entire duration, and even touched base with me afterwards to ...
"I have seen Melissa in action in the Knox County Criminal Courts. This lawyer knows her stuff. She fights for her clients from beginning to end."
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2015 - 2022
Assistant Public Defender, Knox Co. Public Defender's Community Law Office
2015 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015 - Present
Knoxville Bar Association
2010 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta
2015
J.D.
2012
B.A.
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