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D. Melissa Distler is a criminal defense, family law, and appellate attorney based in Daytona Beach, Florida. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Daytona Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. D. Melissa Distler is a lawyer practicing child and family, criminal appellate, criminal law and 5 other areas of law
- D. received a B.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- D. practices in Daytona Beach, FL
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D. Melissa Distler's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Melissa Distler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
D. Melissa Distler is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
D. Melissa Distler is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Daytona Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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