Barry Melton

Barry Melton

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

PO Box 980983, West Sacramento, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Barry

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Barry Melton

PO Box 980983, West Sacramento, CA, 95798

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Barry Melton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauriejo | July 2, 2011

Barry Melton – compassionate and efficient attorney

Mr. Melton came to the rescue in a DUI situation -- got arrested for being drunk SLEEPING IN MY TRUCK! Unbelievable -- I was simply doing "the right thing" by attempting to sleep it off. The police woke me and then . . . arrested me for drunk driving and spent the night in jail. Mr. Melton was inv...aluable in getting me through the DMV hearing, offering excellent advice and being there for the hearing. He also shared important information with the Public Defender and because of that information has been able to get the DMV charges changed to an acquittal, meaning I can drive again! I would absolutely, wholeheartedly use Barry for any future situations that come up and will recommend him to anyone needing his services.

Posted by Jason | December 21, 2010

Very impressed!

I sent Barry an email stating my problem, and he got back to me within hours of the email. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and put my interest and well being before his own. He was very fair and prompt.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2010

Very knowledgeable and helpful!

From the very start Mr. Melton was very considerate and provided excellent guidance on the subject covered. He expressed a real concern and interest in a favorable resolution for my case. He is very knowledgeable in the area and professional at all times. I would recommend him to others.

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Thomas Quinn

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Barry is a highly knowledgeable professional with decades of experience who has a deep dedication to defending due process of law and the constitutional rights of criminal defendants and all people. He has been a mentor to me and other members of the defense bar in Northern California."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1999 - 2009

(Chief) Public Defender, Yolo County Public Defender's Office

1998 - 1999

Deputy State Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender (California)

1994 - 1998

Deputy Public Defender, Mendocino County Public Defender's Office

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Law Office of Barry Melton

1983 - 1992

Partner, Melton, Duncan & HIrshbein

1982 - 1983

Attorney, Law Office of Barry Melton

Associations

2006 - 2007

California Public Defenders Association

Past President

2004 - 2004

Yolo County Bar Association

Past President

Languages

English

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