Melissa N. Vainik

Melissa N. Vainik

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Keego Harbor, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

P.O. Box 273, Keego Harbor, MI

About Melissa

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Metro Detroit Michigan available for your Misdemeanor or Felony offense.

31 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Melissa N. Vainik, Esq.

P.O. Box 273, Keego Harbor, MI, 48320

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Melissa N. Vainik's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donald | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

New beginnings and a better direction

I just want to say how grateful I am for the work my lawyer put into my case. From start to finish, she was dedicated, professional, and really took the time to understand my situation. She didn’t just rush through it — she spent time going over everything and working hard to make sure I had the best... outcome possible. Thanks to her efforts, I ended up with a great deal from the prosecutor — one that truly gave me a second chance. It’s not just about the deal, though — it’s about what it means for my future. Because of her, I can finally close this chapter and move forward with my life in a better direction. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will fight for the best outcome, I highly recommend this attorney. She gave me hope when I really needed it.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Promp and professional

Melissa explained our case details clearly and and got us the best possible outcome.

Posted by Angela | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

PRAYER ANSWERED

Attorney Vainik is excellent at what she does. She is thorough, professional, caring and compassionate. She was truly a prayer answered as she represented my son.

Posted by Cheryl | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Grandma

Ms. Vainik represented my grandson in a civil case. As a grandmother I was very nervous and distraught because my grandson is a very nice and conscientious young man that made a bad decision. Ms. Vainik took the time to familiarize herself with our family and to really see our grandson for who he i...s. She help me to relax in knowing she was truly interested in justice no matter what your social economical situation or race was. We’re living in uneasy times and to find someone genuinely concerned about your well being is truly a blessing!! My family, grandson and I would like to say thank you and God Bless You!!

Posted by Lisa | August 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Professionalism At It's Finest

Melissa was extremely knowledgeable & professional. She is the best of the best!

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Donald Peters

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have recommended Attorney Melissa Vainik to several clients for divorce and criminal defense representation and they are always very happy with her services and their successful outcomes. She definitely deserves a "10" rating."

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John Roach

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

Book award in Family Law, American Jurisprudence.

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Melissa N. Vainik, Esq.

Associations

2011 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Uncontested Divorce - No Children

Divorce Completed

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Education

1995

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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