
Melinda VanLowe
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
Spanish
About
Melinda L. VanLowe received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government from the University of Virginia. She then earned her Juris Doctor degree from the American University Washington College of Law. After graduating from law school, Melinda served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dennis J. Smith, now Chief Judge of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Following her clerkship, Ms. VanLowe joined the firm of Greenspun and Mann, P.C., which is now Greenspun Shapiro, PC. Melinda focused her practice on criminal defense, domestic relations and general civil litigation. She litigated a plethora of trials in both federal and state courts regarding charges ranging from reckless driving and driving while intoxicated to drug conspiracy and immigration fraud charges. For her work, Ms. VanLowe has been named a Virginia Super Lawyers’ Rising Star in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011. In addition to her practice, Ms. VanLowe served as an adjunct professor of legal writing with the George Mason School of Law for the Fall semester of 2004 and an adjunct professor of Counseling, Interviewing and Negotiation skills with the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law for the Spring semester of 2011. Ms. VanLowe is also a current member of theFairfax Bar Association, Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association, Northern Virginia Women Attorneys’ Association, and a board member of the Commonwealth of Virginia MCLE Board.After her many years of practice, Ms. VanLowe has now opened her own law practice, The Law Office of Melinda L. VanLowe, PC, where she continues litigating criminal, civil and administrative matters in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Ms. VanLowe has been admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
Speeding and traffic ticket
Domestic Violence
Language
Spanish
Contact
Reviews
I consulted with a dozen lawyers in my area, while I was tangled in a potentially federal case, and suffering severe mental disorder. Melinda VanLowe was highly recommended to me by a lawyer friend of mine. Luckily, the case was dropped, but leading up to that, Melinda saved my life. Out of the dozen lawyers I talked to, she was the only one who earned my trust. We had a phone consultation, followed by an in person consultation, after which she personally drove me to get the medical attention I required. She stayed in contact for months helping me and my family be prepared for the future, and I am so grateful she was there for us. She billed us nearly nothing, but the work she did helping me and my family get through a crisis was tremendously valuable to us.
I was facing two criminal charges. She kept me very informed on my case status and was straightforward on what was expected of me. Because I followed her guidance and trusted her suggestions, both my charges were dropped. She was calm, confident, and well respected in the courtroom, especially by the multiple judges who reviewed my case. I highly recommend Melinda. If need be, I would hire her again.
Went to trial in Fairfax yesterday for assault and battery where my a accuser and a police officer testified falsely. She got me a not guilty verdict.
I have put my confidence in Melinda's ability to represent myself with dignity and honesty. Melinda tells me how it is and what to expect when we go to court. I always know what the different outcomes could be, with no surprises. Melinda will always find out the answers to my questions before she tries and answers them. I believe Melinda will put myself and my kids first and not take any unnecessary risks.
I consulted with a dozen lawyers in my area, while I was tangled in a potentially federal case, and suffering severe mental disorder. Melinda VanLowe was highly recommended to me by a lawyer friend of mine. Luckily, the case was dropped, but leading up to that, Melinda saved my life. Out of the dozen lawyers I talked to, she was the only one who earned my trust. We had a phone consultation, followed by an in person consultation, after which she personally drove me to get the medical attention I required. She stayed in contact for months helping me and my family be prepared for the future, and I am so grateful she was there for us. She billed us nearly nothing, but the work she did helping me and my family get through a crisis was tremendously valuable to us.
I was facing two criminal charges. She kept me very informed on my case status and was straightforward on what was expected of me. Because I followed her guidance and trusted her suggestions, both my charges were dropped. She was calm, confident, and well respected in the courtroom, especially by the multiple judges who reviewed my case. I highly recommend Melinda. If need be, I would hire her again.
Went to trial in Fairfax yesterday for assault and battery where my a accuser and a police officer testified falsely. She got me a not guilty verdict.
I have put my confidence in Melinda's ability to represent myself with dignity and honesty. Melinda tells me how it is and what to expect when we go to court. I always know what the different outcomes could be, with no surprises. Melinda will always find out the answers to my questions before she tries and answers them. I believe Melinda will put myself and my kids first and not take any unnecessary risks.
I consulted with a dozen lawyers in my area, while I was tangled in a potentially federal case, and suffering severe mental disorder. Melinda VanLowe was highly recommended to me by a lawyer friend of mine. Luckily, the case was dropped, but leading up to that, Melinda saved my life. Out of the dozen lawyers I talked to, she was the only one who earned my trust. We had a phone consultation, followed by an in person consultation, after which she personally drove me to get the medical attention I required. She stayed in contact for months helping me and my family be prepared for the future, and I am so grateful she was there for us. She billed us nearly nothing, but the work she did helping me and my family get through a crisis was tremendously valuable to us.
I was facing two criminal charges. She kept me very informed on my case status and was straightforward on what was expected of me. Because I followed her guidance and trusted her suggestions, both my charges were dropped. She was calm, confident, and well respected in the courtroom, especially by the multiple judges who reviewed my case. I highly recommend Melinda. If need be, I would hire her again.
Went to trial in Fairfax yesterday for assault and battery where my a accuser and a police officer testified falsely. She got me a not guilty verdict.
I have put my confidence in Melinda's ability to represent myself with dignity and honesty. Melinda tells me how it is and what to expect when we go to court. I always know what the different outcomes could be, with no surprises. Melinda will always find out the answers to my questions before she tries and answers them. I believe Melinda will put myself and my kids first and not take any unnecessary risks.
I consulted with a dozen lawyers in my area, while I was tangled in a potentially federal case, and suffering severe mental disorder. Melinda VanLowe was highly recommended to me by a lawyer friend of mine. Luckily, the case was dropped, but leading up to that, Melinda saved my life. Out of the dozen lawyers I talked to, she was the only one who earned my trust. We had a phone consultation, followed by an in person consultation, after which she personally drove me to get the medical attention I required. She stayed in contact for months helping me and my family be prepared for the future, and I am so grateful she was there for us. She billed us nearly nothing, but the work she did helping me and my family get through a crisis was tremendously valuable to us.
I was facing two criminal charges. She kept me very informed on my case status and was straightforward on what was expected of me. Because I followed her guidance and trusted her suggestions, both my charges were dropped. She was calm, confident, and well respected in the courtroom, especially by the multiple judges who reviewed my case. I highly recommend Melinda. If need be, I would hire her again.
Went to trial in Fairfax yesterday for assault and battery where my a accuser and a police officer testified falsely. She got me a not guilty verdict.
I have put my confidence in Melinda's ability to represent myself with dignity and honesty. Melinda tells me how it is and what to expect when we go to court. I always know what the different outcomes could be, with no surprises. Melinda will always find out the answers to my questions before she tries and answers them. I believe Melinda will put myself and my kids first and not take any unnecessary risks.