Melisa Militello
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Licensed for 26 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child support
Language
English
About
Melisa L. Militello practices primarily in the area of Criminal Defense, Sealing and Expungement and Family Law.Ms. Militello has handled Criminal Cases in Central Florida for over 20 years. Born in Kentucky but transplanted to Florida at 5 years old, Ms. Militello attended Hernando High School in Brooksville, Florida and the University of Florida where she received her B.A. in Criminology and Law with a minor in Sociology in 1992 and then her Juris Doctor in 1995. She is a huge Gator fan but has had to develop a love for the Seminoles as her son, Paul S. Militello attends Florida State University. Ms. Militello served as an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting criminal cases in Citrus, Sumter, and Marion Counties from 1996 until 1998. During her years as a prosecutor, she prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from DUI's to major felony crimes. Ms. Militello also prosecuted juvenile crimes and domestic violence crimes. She left the State Attorney's Office in 1998 to work for Florida Foster Care Review Project a non-profit agency which conducted judicial reviews of children in foster care to ensure that the children were receiving all the services that they needed. Ms. Militello trained citizen volunteers to conduct judicial review hearings as well as attending the hearings and preparing the orders on review. In 2000, Ms. Militello was in private practice for 10 years in Inverness, Florida practicing Criminal Law and Family Law. In 2010, Ms. Militello worked at the Offices of the Public Defender, handling criminal defense of client's in over 3200 cases. Ms. Militello handled everything from all misdemeanor cases including DUI's (Drunk Driving), Assault, Criminal Mischief, Domestic Battery, Driving on a Suspended License and theft charges to the most serious felony cases including Life Felony cases, Sex Crimes, Drug Charges, Burglary, Dealing in Stolen Property, Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy, False Information to Pawn Broker, Grand Theft, Possession of Drug cases, Violation of Probation, Trafficking, Sexual Battery, Organized Fraud and other felony offenses.She has handled numerous Jury Trials in criminal cases, including jury trials in Citrus, Marion, and Sumter Counties.During that time, Ms. Militello has handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. Her experience includes jury trials in all types of criminal matters. Her experience also includes all types of legal defenses and pretrial motions, including motions to exclude and suppress evidence. Typical suppression issues in criminal cases include, unlawful search and seizure, lack of probable cause to stop or to detain and arrest a client, and statements or confessions from a client in violation of constitutional safeguards such as Miranda warnings.Ms. Militello endeavors to provide the best possible defense to each of her clients. She is able to put his 20 years of experience both in and out of the courtroom to use when resolving her clients charges.As a former prosecutor, Ms. Militello knowledge of the procedures and technique employed by prosecutors allows her to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecutor's case as well as being able to evaluate the defendant's case.As a former legal instructor, she is familiar with the techniques, instruction and training provided to law enforcement officers, which provides additional insight when reviewing police officers conduct and reports in criminal cases.Ms. Militello also handles sealing and expunging of criminal arrest records. Florida law allows you to seal or to expunge criminal records in certain cases. A successful sealing results in the criminal history record becoming confidential and exempt from public records requests (such as employment background checks) A successful expunction results in the physical destruction or obliteration of the criminal history records, subject to certain exceptions. Either a sealing or expunction will allow the person to lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge the arrests covered by the sealed or expunged records.She is a member of the Florida Bar, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and past member of both the Citrus and Marion County Bar Association. She is a past board member of the West Coast Florida Driver Improvement School and the Cornerstone School. She is a former law instructor at CF College. She is a Sustainer with the Junior League of Ocala. She enjoys spending time with her children.Her office is located in Inverness, Florida, in Citrus County, near the old Courthouse, across from Stumpknocker's Restaurant.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
DUI and DWI
Speeding and traffic ticket
Juvenile Law
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I contacted Melisa to represent me in criminal court. She was on my cases with a positive attitude , which gave me confidence in her. I like the fact that she had served both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. I was certainly pleased with the out come of my cases. I know you will be also. She is one great attorney.
I've hired Melisa on more than one occasion and she has been very professional, and getting the best results including the last case dismissed. Both her and her staff are very quick to respond to my messages, phone calls, and I wouldn't go with anyone else. I would give her 10 stars if I could. Thanks Melisa and staff!!
Melisa and Rob made an incredibly difficult situation a little bit easier to get through. Melisa cares about her clients, and it's evident in her work and how her staff treats clients as well. Their professionalism is first class, and they were always quick to respond to any questions I had.
I cannot say enough what an awesome lawyer Melisa Militello is! Her and her staff are amazing and always responded right away to any emails or phone calls anytime I had questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone in need of legal help. She handled my sons case very well and had him sentenced within only a matter of a few short weeks and got him a great plea deal. Thank you so much!
I recently worked with Melissa and her firm for my dissolution of marriage. This being one of the most trying times of my life, Melissa and her staff were super efficient and professional. I would highly recommend Melisa and her firm id you are searching for counsel.
I recently had the pleasure of having Melisa as my attorney. I was very apprehensive about the outcome of my case and made her aware of my concerns. She addressed all of my concerns with professionalism next to none. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone in need of legal counsel. Thank you so much Melisa.
Terrific lawyer! Worked very hard on my case and got it dropped!!!! Amazing office and staff. Communicated with me throughout and I never had to go to court. Thank you Melisa Militello!
Professional, courteous, efficient, thorough and all around great law firm. Every employee there was helpful especially Robert Ray. I will definitely be recommending this law firm.
Melisa Militello did a great job in my case and I got what I wanted. She is very caring and ls very detail, that makes the difference in court! And she never gives up! She is very good lawyer..!
I contacted Melisa to represent me in criminal court. She was on my cases with a positive attitude , which gave me confidence in her. I like the fact that she had served both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. I was certainly pleased with the out come of my cases. I know you will be also. She is one great attorney.
I've hired Melisa on more than one occasion and she has been very professional, and getting the best results including the last case dismissed. Both her and her staff are very quick to respond to my messages, phone calls, and I wouldn't go with anyone else. I would give her 10 stars if I could. Thanks Melisa and staff!!
Melisa and Rob made an incredibly difficult situation a little bit easier to get through. Melisa cares about her clients, and it's evident in her work and how her staff treats clients as well. Their professionalism is first class, and they were always quick to respond to any questions I had.
I cannot say enough what an awesome lawyer Melisa Militello is! Her and her staff are amazing and always responded right away to any emails or phone calls anytime I had questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone in need of legal help. She handled my sons case very well and had him sentenced within only a matter of a few short weeks and got him a great plea deal. Thank you so much!
I recently worked with Melissa and her firm for my dissolution of marriage. This being one of the most trying times of my life, Melissa and her staff were super efficient and professional. I would highly recommend Melisa and her firm id you are searching for counsel.
I recently had the pleasure of having Melisa as my attorney. I was very apprehensive about the outcome of my case and made her aware of my concerns. She addressed all of my concerns with professionalism next to none. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone in need of legal counsel. Thank you so much Melisa.
Terrific lawyer! Worked very hard on my case and got it dropped!!!! Amazing office and staff. Communicated with me throughout and I never had to go to court. Thank you Melisa Militello!
Professional, courteous, efficient, thorough and all around great law firm. Every employee there was helpful especially Robert Ray. I will definitely be recommending this law firm.
Melisa Militello did a great job in my case and I got what I wanted. She is very caring and ls very detail, that makes the difference in court! And she never gives up! She is very good lawyer..!
I contacted Melisa to represent me in criminal court. She was on my cases with a positive attitude , which gave me confidence in her. I like the fact that she had served both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. I was certainly pleased with the out come of my cases. I know you will be also. She is one great attorney.
I've hired Melisa on more than one occasion and she has been very professional, and getting the best results including the last case dismissed. Both her and her staff are very quick to respond to my messages, phone calls, and I wouldn't go with anyone else. I would give her 10 stars if I could. Thanks Melisa and staff!!
Melisa and Rob made an incredibly difficult situation a little bit easier to get through. Melisa cares about her clients, and it's evident in her work and how her staff treats clients as well. Their professionalism is first class, and they were always quick to respond to any questions I had.
I cannot say enough what an awesome lawyer Melisa Militello is! Her and her staff are amazing and always responded right away to any emails or phone calls anytime I had questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone in need of legal help. She handled my sons case very well and had him sentenced within only a matter of a few short weeks and got him a great plea deal. Thank you so much!
I recently worked with Melissa and her firm for my dissolution of marriage. This being one of the most trying times of my life, Melissa and her staff were super efficient and professional. I would highly recommend Melisa and her firm id you are searching for counsel.
I recently had the pleasure of having Melisa as my attorney. I was very apprehensive about the outcome of my case and made her aware of my concerns. She addressed all of my concerns with professionalism next to none. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone in need of legal counsel. Thank you so much Melisa.
Terrific lawyer! Worked very hard on my case and got it dropped!!!! Amazing office and staff. Communicated with me throughout and I never had to go to court. Thank you Melisa Militello!
Professional, courteous, efficient, thorough and all around great law firm. Every employee there was helpful especially Robert Ray. I will definitely be recommending this law firm.
Melisa Militello did a great job in my case and I got what I wanted. She is very caring and ls very detail, that makes the difference in court! And she never gives up! She is very good lawyer..!
I contacted Melisa to represent me in criminal court. She was on my cases with a positive attitude , which gave me confidence in her. I like the fact that she had served both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. I was certainly pleased with the out come of my cases. I know you will be also. She is one great attorney.
I've hired Melisa on more than one occasion and she has been very professional, and getting the best results including the last case dismissed. Both her and her staff are very quick to respond to my messages, phone calls, and I wouldn't go with anyone else. I would give her 10 stars if I could. Thanks Melisa and staff!!
Melisa and Rob made an incredibly difficult situation a little bit easier to get through. Melisa cares about her clients, and it's evident in her work and how her staff treats clients as well. Their professionalism is first class, and they were always quick to respond to any questions I had.
I cannot say enough what an awesome lawyer Melisa Militello is! Her and her staff are amazing and always responded right away to any emails or phone calls anytime I had questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone in need of legal help. She handled my sons case very well and had him sentenced within only a matter of a few short weeks and got him a great plea deal. Thank you so much!
I recently worked with Melissa and her firm for my dissolution of marriage. This being one of the most trying times of my life, Melissa and her staff were super efficient and professional. I would highly recommend Melisa and her firm id you are searching for counsel.
I recently had the pleasure of having Melisa as my attorney. I was very apprehensive about the outcome of my case and made her aware of my concerns. She addressed all of my concerns with professionalism next to none. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone in need of legal counsel. Thank you so much Melisa.
Terrific lawyer! Worked very hard on my case and got it dropped!!!! Amazing office and staff. Communicated with me throughout and I never had to go to court. Thank you Melisa Militello!
Professional, courteous, efficient, thorough and all around great law firm. Every employee there was helpful especially Robert Ray. I will definitely be recommending this law firm.
Melisa Militello did a great job in my case and I got what I wanted. She is very caring and ls very detail, that makes the difference in court! And she never gives up! She is very good lawyer..!