Attorney at Law, 2004 - present
QUALIFICATIONS
Practicing trial attorney in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass and Lancaster Counties concentrating primarily in the areas of family/domestic law and criminal defense. Extensive litigation experience in both federal and state courts. Excellent research, writing and trial skills. Ability to relate to and represent clients with diverse backgrounds. Substantial legal knowledge in the areas of criminal defense, driving under the influence, domestic violence, divorce, child custody/support and personal injury.
EXPERIENCE
MELTON LAW OFFICE, P.C., L.L.O., Bellevue, Nebraska March 2008 – Present
Owner/Managing Partner
• Provide legal counsel to client’s regarding issues in criminal law, domestic law, child custody, child support and divorce.
• Serve as appointed counsel in criminal and probate cases in Douglas County.
• Represent indigent defendants in Sarpy County child support cases.
• Litigated over one hundred trials and/or hearings regarding divorce, paternity, child support and criminal matters.
DOUGLAS COUNTY ATTORNEY, Omaha, Nebraska June 2005 – March 2008
Deputy County Attorney
• Prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases in the domestic violence unit.
• Reviewed police reports, filed charges, contacted victims, interviewed witnesses, attended depositions, prepared exhibits, voir dired juries and litigated hundreds of criminal matters.
• Member of the Domestic Violence Coordination Council of Omaha.
• Assisted victims of domestic violence and participated in the legal education and training of YWCA volunteers.
POLK WICKMAN & WASHINGTON, Omaha, Nebraska December 2004 – June 2005
Associate Attorney
• Practiced in the areas of insurance defense, employment law, family law and criminal defense.
• Researched employment law issues and drafted motions and briefs in both federal and state courts.
BLACKWELL SANDERS PEPER MARTIN, Omaha, Nebraska January 2003-September 2004
Law Clerk-litigation department
• Researched various corporate law issues; drafted memos and briefs for attorneys.
• Prepared and drafted discovery and attended and reviewed depositions in preparation for trial.
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