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Keith M. Melvin

Keith M. Melvin

  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Social Security Disability ...
  • Ohio
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Biography

Keith was born in Zanesville, graduated from Maysville High School, and is happy to have returned to his hometown. His major practice areas include DUI (DWI), Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Social Security Disability, Veteran’s Benefits, and General Practice throughout Southeastern Ohio.

Keith is a Veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom, and was deployed in 2005 as a member of Bravo Company, 612th Engineering Battalion. While deployed in Iraq, Keith served as a gunner on a personal security detail and was awarded his combat action badge as well as a meritorious service medal for his dedication and service. As a veteran himself, Keith is passionate about helping fellow veterans obtain the benefits they have earned.

In 2012, Keith received his Bachelors degree in Applied Management from Ohio University. Keith completed law school and received his Juris Doctorate from Capital University in January of 2016, with a concentration in Environmental and Energy Law. While attending law school Keith was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Society, and was selected to serve in leadership positions for the Student Bar Association and Military Law Society.

Keith is a member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Muskingum County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and is accredited by the National Care Planning Institute to represent Veterans.

Education
Capital University Law School
J.D. (2016)
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Ohio University
B.A. (2013) | Applied Management
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal Ponte, Pll
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OVI / DWI
Professional Associations
State Bar of Ohio
Member
Current
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
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Muskingum County Bar Association
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Ohio State Bar Association
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Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
ID Number: 0096280
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Social Security Disability
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Animal & Dog Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Elder Law
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Environmental Law
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Juvenile Law
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Municipal Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
White Collar Crime
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
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Contact & Map
Micheli, Baldwin, Mortimer, McLendon, Whitacre LLP
3808 James Court
Suite #2
Zanesville, OH 43701
Telephone: (740) 454-2545