Atty. Melissa Dawn Skilliter

Atty. Melissa Dawn Skilliter

Melissa Dawn Skilliter is a lawyer practicing taxation law, legal aid/pro bono, family law and 6 other areas of law. Melissa has been licensed for 22 years.

Columbus Columbus 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (380) 219-6451 Book Appointment

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About Melissa Dawn Skilliter at a glance

Melissa Dawn Skilliter is a probate, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2004). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (Juris Doctor, 2004). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Dawn Skilliter is a lawyer practicing taxation law, legal aid/pro bono, family law and 6 other areas of law
  • Melissa has been licensed for 22 years
  • Melissa practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Dawn Skilliter's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Melissa Dawn Skilliter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Dawn Skilliter

Where is Melissa Dawn Skilliter's law office located?
Melissa Dawn Skilliter's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Dawn Skilliter handle?
Melissa Dawn Skilliter focuses on probate, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Melissa Dawn Skilliter practiced law?
Melissa Dawn Skilliter has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Melissa Dawn Skilliter go to law school?
Melissa Dawn Skilliter earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 2004).
How can I contact Melissa Dawn Skilliter for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctor
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2004

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