Melinda Longford Power

Melinda Longford Power

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

2502 W Division St, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 44 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1981

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

West Town Community Law Office

2502 W Division St, Chicago, IL, 60622-2804

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Melinda Longford Power's Reviews

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Posted by Jeff | February 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and passionate attorney!

In early 2008, I was arrested at an anti-war protest and faced misdemeanor charges. I was young, and it was the first time I had ever been arrested. Melinda Power represented me and immediately explained what was a confusing process to put me at ease. I could tell she was deeply committed to socia...l justice and she saw defending activists and marginalized people in society as an important way to push for change. She put her whole heart into my case and did an excellent job at trial. I would highly recommend Melinda to others facing criminal charges, or those who have had their constitutional rights violated by the police and wish to initiate a civil lawsuit.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney, West Town Law Office

Associations

2009 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

2002 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

member

1980 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fesenmaier v. City of Chicago

Settled

Vodak v. City of Chicago

Settled for $11 milion.

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Education

1980

Golden Gate Univ SOL

law

1975

Georgetown Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Representing Protestors

Criminal Defense

2015

National Police Accountability Project

The First Amendment Right to Protest

Languages

Spanish

French

English

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