Atty. Melvin Planas

Atty. Melvin Planas

Melvin Planas is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Melvin received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Lebanon Lebanon 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Melvin Planas at a glance

Melvin Planas is a Warren Co. Prosecutor's Off. based in Lebanon, Ohio. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2001). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (B.A. Political, 1995). Serands clients in Lebanon, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melvin Planas is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Melvin received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Melvin practices in Lebanon, OH

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Melvin Planas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melvin Planas 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 Lebanon 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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Where is Melvin Planas's law office located?
Melvin Planas's law practice is located in Lebanon, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin Planas handle?
Melvin Planas focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Melvin Planas practiced law?
Melvin Planas has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Melvin Planas go to law school?
Melvin Planas earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Political, 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 2000
B.A. Political
University of Florida
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2001

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