Keith M. Melvin
Keith M. Melvin
Keith was born in Zanesville, graduated from Maysville High School, and is happy to have returned to his hometown. His major practice areas include OVI, Criminal Law, Family Law, Estate planning, and General Practice throughout Southeastern Ohio. Approximately a year after joining the law firm, Keith became a partner because of his hard work and success.
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 the lead 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.
AVVO Profile Continue Reading| Phone: | 740-454-2545 |
| E-Mail: | kmelvin@mbmmwlaw.com |
| Office: | 3808 James Court Suite 2 Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 |
| Legal Assistant: | Trish Maxwell |
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Personal Experience
In 2012, Keith received his bachelor’s 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 has engaged in extensive training to give him an edge in the courtroom. He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for successfully completing the same training that is required for law enforcement officers to conduct roadside Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). 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.
Keith and his wife Terri reside in Nashport, Ohio, and attend North Terrace Church of Christ. Together, they are the proud parents of three beautiful and ambitious daughters.
- Has received the same training as the officers regarding Standard Field Sobriety Testing
- Chosen as one of the 10 best DUI/DWI/OVI attorneys by the American Institute of DUI/DWI/OVI attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service in 2020.
- Attorney and Practice Magazine’s top 10 DUI/OVI Defense Attorney in 2021
- DUI/DWI/OVI
- Criminal
- Speeding and Traffic
- Expungement
- Family Law
- Divorce/ Custody/ Dissolution
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Probate
- Estate Planning
- Business
- Social Security Disability
- Secondary List if Needed:
- Animal and Dog Bites
- Trucking Accident
- Child Support
- Motor Cycle Accident
- Car Accident
- Veteran’s benefits
- Juvenile Law
- Sex Crimes
- Slip and Fall Accident
- Drug Crime
Keith is a great attorney, he fights for his clients, he is Honest,Fair,Caring,and goes too war in the court room if necessary. He always answers any questions an stays on top of all information, always a phone call away. Keith is a great guy, with a great family and a even Greater Heart. Give him a Call you won't go wrong.