Atty. Melissa Read

Atty. Melissa Read

Ms. Melissa Read is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation: personal injury, juvenile.

Dallas Dallas 33 J. Erfahrung 33 year
Call (469) 902-5617 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa Read at a glance

Melissa Read is a Dallas Co. Pub. Def. Off. based in Dallas, Texas. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1992). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Melissa Read is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation: personal injury, juvenile
  • Melissa has been licensed for 33 years
  • Melissa practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Read's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Read handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Melissa Read is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Melissa Read is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →

Juvenile Law

Melissa Read is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Read

Where is Melissa Read's law office located?
Melissa Read's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Read handle?
Melissa Read focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Melissa Read practiced law?
Melissa Read has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Melissa Read go to law school?
Melissa Read earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Melissa Read for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993

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