Atty. Melissa Hand Bedell

Atty. Melissa Hand Bedell

Melissa Hand Bedell is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Bexley Bexley 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Hand Bedell at a glance

Melissa Hand Bedell is a Co. Pub. Def. based in Bexley, Ohio. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1996) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Bexley, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Hand Bedell is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Melissa practices in Bexley, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Hand Bedell's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Bexley 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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Common questions about Melissa Hand Bedell

Where is Melissa Hand Bedell's law office located?
Melissa Hand Bedell's law practice is located in Bexley, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Hand Bedell handle?
Melissa Hand Bedell focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Melissa Hand Bedell practiced law?
Melissa Hand Bedell has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Melissa Hand Bedell go to law school?
Melissa Hand Bedell earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Melissa Hand Bedell for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1996
B.A.
Wittenberg University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1996

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