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Todd Lorin Melnik
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Pros
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Responsive and communicative lawyer who returns calls and emails promptly
“He returns phone calls and emails very quickly, and always takes your concerns seriously.”
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Willing to go above and beyond to help clients, including using connections to expedite the sealing of a juvenile record
“Over the next 4 weeks Todd worked tirelessly to have my files brought out of the archives so they could be sealed. All while staying in constant contact with me.”
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Strong legal expertise and ability to achieve positive outcomes in complex criminal cases
“He took a very serious and very complicated criminal case for me and worked on it for nearly a year finally getting a positive outcome. He was professional, very bright, supportive and helpful.”
Cons
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Ineffective in handling certain criminal cases, with poor knowledge of working with prosecutors
“He might only be good for a traffic lawyer but for a criminal case? I don't think so! Doesn't have knowledge about how to work with prosecutors!”
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Overly focused on money and making promises he doesn't keep
“Always asks about money before he tells you any news! Will lie to you and tell you 7 years in prison is a good deal for (forgery), which my other lawyer got me probation!”
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Unresponsive and dismissive towards clients who question or challenge him
“When I was on the ground in pain, he asked, wasn't it your birthday yestoday? And I said yes and he said Happy Birthday.”
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10 Dec, 2023 by Richard
I hired him before on a different case. I filed bankruptcy. I owed money to someone he knew and he called me angry about the debt. He asking me why I did that. I told him I had to file bankruptcy. Later he called me to his house to help him with something. And that's when it happened.
His dog attacked me at his house in Woodland Hills and he's acted like it didn't happen. His two daughters were sitting on the couch and watched the whole thing happen. All they did was laugh. When I was on the ground in pain, he asked, wasn't it your birthday yestoday? And I said yes and he said Happy Birthday. In court they awarded me $50,000 pain and suffering but nothing for my medical. My medical bills were over $50,000. I ended up with nothing but pain. He's a true gangster.
03 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
My husband was on probation and was subject to "probation sweeps" by LAPD periodically. During a sweep, LAPD tried to fabricate a case against my husband because they found 2 bullets buried in a pile of dirt, junk and crap in our garage that we had no idea was there. They arrested him and were trying to give him 2 years in prison. I knew if I allowed the public defender to continue representing my husband, he would be sent to jail for a crime he did not commit. I called Todd Melnik and he met with me that evening and I explained the situation. He instantly went to work while I was sitting in his office, making phone calls and gathering info. He is very kind, patient, and always has a smile. He returns phone calls and emails very quickly, and always takes your concerns seriously. He was very accommodating with his fee, which is also extremely reasonable. Todd was able to have the ridiculous case dismissed during the preliminary hearing.
12 Oct, 2016 by Veronika
My experience with Todd Melnik was wonderful! From the very first appt, Todd made me feel comfortable starting with his warm and caring attitude.
I was very impressed with how my case was handled. And in the court I was not even asked a question due to the work that Todd Melnik had put into this case. He was easy to get a hold of and very informative.
If I ever need another criminal attorney I will not think twice before calling him. I highly recommend Todd Melnik to anyone who requires legal representation.
07 May, 2016 by Joshua
He took a very serious and very complicated criminal case for me and worked on it for nearly a year finally getting a positive outcome. He was professional, very bright, supportive and helpful. I would absolutely recommended Mr. Melnik if you find yourself in an unfortunate criminal situation.
24 Oct, 2015 by Tony
I hired Todd to have an old juvenile record of mine selaed. Todd immediately looked in to the matter and got back to me within a few hours. He told me that it was usually a 6 month process to have everything sealed and completed. I told him the urgency I was facing and he said he would see what he could do. Over the next 4 weeks Todd worked tirelessly to have my files brought out of the archives so they could be sealed. All while staying in constant contact with me. After using some of his connections at the DA and the juvenile court, Todd was able to have my file sealed 5 months ahead of schedule!
Todd is a friendly and easy to talk to lawyer who is truly willing to go above and beyond what is expected for his clients. I would not hesitate to strongly recommend Todd to anyone in need of his expertise.
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