Atty. Collin R Melancon

Atty. Collin R Melancon

Collin R Melancon is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, debt collection and 3 other areas of law. Collin has been licensed for 11 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 11 yrs experience 11 year
Call (337) 272-9985 Book Appointment

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About Collin R Melancon at a glance

Collin R Melancon is a car accidents, dui/dwi, divorce, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2015). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (JD, 2015). Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Collin R Melancon is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, debt collection and 3 other areas of law
  • Collin has been licensed for 11 years
  • Collin practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Collin R Melancon's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Collin R Melancon is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Louisiana →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Collin R Melancon is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

Collin R Melancon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Collin R Melancon

Where is Collin R Melancon's law office located?
Collin R Melancon's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Collin R Melancon handle?
Collin R Melancon focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Collin R Melancon practiced law?
Collin R Melancon has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Collin R Melancon go to law school?
Collin R Melancon earned their education at (JD, 2015).
How can I contact Collin R Melancon for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2015

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