$ 250-350 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Before joining the Sullivan Law Group, I worked at the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office for over a decade. Since passing the bar in 2006. I worked as a full time attorney handling all aspects of prosecution from infractions, to all types of misdemeanor and felony cases, to felony appeals. I have tried over fifty cases to verdict. My first trial as a defense lawyer was for a client charged with DUI and Reckless Driving: it resulted in an aquittal on all counts.
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Practice Areas
12 years | 60 cases
20 years | 50 cases
$ 250-350 per hour
33%-40%
Sometimes
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
58 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Melissa rocks
Melissa was extremely thorough, attentive, and professional when handling my DUI case. Even after 18 months of back and forth before the final charge, she was on the ball the entire time, calling me promptly with updates and explanations of my rights and what would happen next. I had a high BAC and s...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DUI
Melissa represented me on a DUI charge, which regrettably was not my first. She thoroughly looked at all aspects of my case from start to finish. She is very knowledgable as a former prosecuting attorney. Melissa sought to understand all aspects of my case and then with absolute precision determi...
Posted by Ronin | November 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
HIRE MELISSA! (DUI)
HIRE MELISSA! Period. I'm sorry if you're in a position to require her services. But without a doubt, hire her! My case: DUI. With complications. High BAC. Collision involved. Open and shut case against me. There were several law firms I could have hired. Nothing bad at all to say about...
Posted by Jacob | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
She is the Best.
Mrs. Sullivan has gotten my charges either completely dismissed, or lowered to something way less then I could ever of hoped for. Mulitple times on multiple occasions. When I scrape in with the Law I can always count on her to save the day! Thank you Melissa!
Posted by Travis | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Melissa is truly an Amazing lawyer!
I am so thankful to have had Melissa in my corner for two different cases. One would have put me in prison for a long time. She was able to get to the truth, fight hard for me & got the whole case dropped. The 2nd & most recent was a pending DUI that could have taken my Class A CDL. She worked hard a...
"Melissa is a brilliant no nonsense attorney who is not afraid to go to bat for her clients. She works aggressively to ensure her clients get the best possible outcome."
"I highly recommend Melissa. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and will stop at nothing to reach the best possible outcome in each and every case. I admire her work ethic and her ability to support her clients through every challenge they face. She is definitely someone you want in your corner."
"Ms. Sullivan has a deep and thorough understanding of the law. With this background, while she was a prosecutor, I knew her to be compassionate though, at times, one to be feared. As a criminal defense attorney, she brings all of these skills to benefit the accused. A zealous advocate and a tough litigator, I highly recommend Ms. Sullivan."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is a pit bull in the courtroom and a skilled, successful negotiator. We have worked together on numerous cases and I am consistently impressed by her hard work, preparedness, attention to detail, ans zealous advocacy."
"Melissa is a skilled trial attorney with an extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system. Her experience allows her to identify any weaknesses in a criminal case and use them to negotiate a favorable plea agreement, a reduction in charges, or even a dismissal or acquittal. She is pleasant and professional, maintaining excellent rapport with the court and counsel. Most importantly, Melissa is a formidable advocate for her clients."
"Melissa has developed a reputation over the past decade as a respected and highly intelligent litigator with trial and appellate experience. Her experience as a prosecutor will give her powerful tools to provide a great defense to her criminal defense clients. Her experience will also be invaluable in her work with personal injury clients. In fact, Melissa obtained an outright acquittal in her first DUI trial just 24 hours after joining Sullivan Law Group, PLLC. Any client would be fortunate to have her on their side."
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2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 40 Under 40--Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2003
Partial Academic Scholarship, Seattle University School of Law
2002
Phi Beta Kappa membership, Santa Clara University
1998
Full Academic Scholarship, Santa Clara University
2015 - Present
Partner, Sullivan Law Group, PLLC
2009 - 2009
Completed DRE pre-school, WSP
2009 - 2009
Completed Standardized Field Sobreity Test Training, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
2006 - 2015
Deputy Prosecutor, Skagit County Prosecutor's Office
2004 - 2006
Rule 9 Legal Intern, Skagit County Prosecutor's Office
2002 - 2003
Customer Service Manager, U.S. Bank
2016 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2016
Skagit County Bar Associationmember
Acquittal
Prevailed on Appeal
Prevailed on Appeal
Prevailed on Appeal
Prevailed on Appeal
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Bachelor of Science
2002
Bachelor of Arts
2016
Appeals
2015
DUI Law Update
2015
Law Enforcement - Legal Update
2014
Search and Seizure Case Law Update
English
Legal Answers