Melissa Simo Baugh

Melissa Simo Baugh

4.6
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 4 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

3550 N. Central Ave. Suite 1155, Phoenix, AZ

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 4 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

BC Law Group

3550 N. Central Ave. Suite 1155, Phoenix, AZ, 85012

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Melissa Simo Baugh's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eneviv | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Legal Representation

I cannot recommend Melissa and the Mayes Telles Law Firm highly enough! As someone who has never been in trouble a day in my life, I was suddenly thrust into a nightmarish situation involving an extremely abusive ex and his mother. It was a long and grueling battle, but Melissa truly did the impossib...le. She secured an outcome for me that I never could have achieved on my own. This incredible result is not only a massive relief in itself, but it also significantly helps me in my ongoing custody battle with my ex, paving the way for the justice my children and I deserve. Melissa is an absolute warrior; she will fight for you until the very end and achieve far more than you thought possible. If you ever find yourself in need of legal representation— and I sincerely hope you don’t— Mayes Telles Law Firm is THE place to go. You are truly blessed if you have Melissa on your team!

Posted by Steven | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional

First and foremost, I would like to kindly say thank you for all of the hard work and attention to detail you performed during my case proceedings. This was my first time ever seeking legal counsel on a legal matter and I could not be more happy about how Mrs. Baugh handled everything. She not only t...ook her time in explaining all of my options during every step of my case, she made me feel confident and secure in how my case was being handled! For anyone who is seeking legal counsel, do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Baugh and the fine people at MayesTelles law firm! Thank you again!

Posted by Christopher | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Liar

This lawyer did the bare minimum for my case, promised to help me petition to have my probation removed then reneged. Do not hire this lawyer she is unprepared and inexperienced.

Melissa Baugh

Replied last July 12, 2023

Hi Scott, I’m sorry to read this and can certainly understand your frustration. However, I did not renege on my word. I recently transferred firms and unfortunately lost contact information for my prior clients as that stays with the firm upon transfer, so was not able to reach you. I figured my new contact information would have been provided to any clients who called or emailed looking for me, following my departure. I’m sad to see that was not the case and will be addressing this to avoid future issues. However, this is certainly a misunderstanding. I’d still love to help you get that taken care of, as I offered to do the last time we spoke. Here is my direct line at my new firm: 602-639-9018. Please give me a call tomorrow so we can discuss.

Posted by Jeff | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Great attorney

Melissa took my case and listen to my side. She fought for me and got me a deal that I could have never gotten on my own saving me thousands from raised insurance. I would definitely recommend this firm!

Posted by Pedram | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Went above and beyond

I called and spoke to several attorneys in Mesa and Tempe…. most of them failed to break down my situation and explain it in a way that made sense and honestly, some of them were mainly focused on me knowing what their “rate” was. During the free consultation, Melissa and David actually took the tim...e to go over what had happened on the day I got pulled over, reviewed all docs provided to me by the officer, explained what it all meant, how they would approach my case and how the outcome would impact me and my driver’s license. Melissa took my case in early June of 2022 and provided me with regular updates through Jan 2023 when we won the case. Melissa is straight to the point on her communications and flexible with your schedule if you are not available in the middle of the day while at work etc. I highly recommend reaching out to her, explain your legal situation and be patient. She went above and beyond my expectations.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

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"Melissa is an exceptional legal professional who possesses a unique combination of legal expertise and unwavering commitment to ethical principles. Melissa has a deep understanding of the law and is able to provide practical, effective advice to her clients. Her attention to detail and analytical skills are unparalleled, which enables her to quickly identify key issues and develop winning legal strategies. But what sets Melissa apart is her unwavering commitment to ethical principles. She is highly ethical and always puts her clients' interests first. Melissa believes in treating everyone with respect and dignity, and she goes out of her way to ensure that her clients are treated fairly and justly. Throughout my interactions with Melissa, I have been consistently impressed by her professionalism, expertise, and ethics."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Founding Partner, BC Law Group

2023 - 2026

Criminal Defense Attorney, MayesTelles PLLC

2021 - 2023

Criminal Defense Attorney, Grand Canyon Law Group

Education

2021

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor Colle

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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