Melinda J Kovacs
Melinda J Kovacs
Attorney Melinda Kovacs
- (602) 481-0691
- MJKOVACS@GMAIL.COM
- 4742 N 24th St, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85016
- 7000 N. 16TH Street Suite 120-362 (mail)
Background
- Practicing law in good standing in Arizona for more than 20 years
- 5 Years with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office where she was a prosecutor and trained dozens of new prosecutors
- For over a decade, Melinda led a team of criminal defense attorneys for a boutique firm, training dozens of new attorneys with criminal defense and helping the firm double its criminal defense practice
- Melinda has successfully litigated cases in city, municipal, justice, superior, and federal courts
- For more than 20 years, Melinda has honed her skills in both trial practice and effective, efficient negotiation
- Practicing law in good standing in Arizona for more than 20 years
- 5 Years with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office where she was a prosecutor and trained dozens of new prosecutors
- For over a decade, Melinda led a team of criminal defense attorneys for a boutique firm, training dozens of new attorneys with criminal defense and helping the firm double its criminal defense practice
- Melinda has successfully litigated cases in city, municipal, justice, superior, and federal courts
- For more than 20 years Melinda has honed her skills in both trial practice and effective, efficient negotiation
Credentials
- BA, Political Science, Purdue University (1997)
- JD, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law- Arizona State University (2000)
- Terros Health, Board President
- Nova Board
- BA, Political Science, Purdue University (1997)
- JD, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law- Arizona State University (2000)
- Terros Health, Board President
- Nova Board
Recent Victories
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Drug Possession
Drug Possession
Drug Possession
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PRACTICES EXCLUSIVELY IN THE AREA OF CRIMINAL LAW
Criminal law is an expansive always-evolving area of law. My expertise in criminal law enables me to identify issues and potential defenses in your case. My knowledge of the law enables me to recognize instances in your case where your rights protected under the Constitution and State Law may have been violated resulting in the exclusion of evidence (including statements you have provided) seized by the state of Arizona.
Every jurisdiction and every courthouse has its own way of doing things. Melinda has represented clients in courts in Federal Court in the District of Arizona (Phoenix & Tucson), Superior Courts in the counties of Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Coconino; and City and Municipal Courts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Gilbert, Avondale, Tolleson, Buckeye, Apache Junction.
Results
Melinda Kovacs prides herself in ensuring that every avenue of preparation and analysis is undertaken to ensure your rights are protected and you obtain the best possible result. Often as a result of this preparation, your matters can be resolved without the need for a trial.
Difficult Cases
Melinda Kovacs has Criminal Defense experience in all criminal and quasi-criminal offenses including homicides, impaired driving/DUIs, drug offenses, aggravated assault, domestic violence, weapons/firearm offenses and theft. She has built her reputation as a tough, effective advocate by taking on difficult high profile cases.
Protcting Your Record
Melinda Kovacs knows: “If you have been charged with a criminal offense for the first time, I understand the anxiety that a criminal record can bring. I will use my expertise to work hard on your behalf to ensure that you do not obtain a criminal record where possible. I will also work to defend you with your licensing board to protect your ability to work in your chosen profession.”
COMPASSION
What Clients Have to Say
I hired attorney Melinda Kovacs to represent a family member during a life- changing ordeal. She has left a life-long impression on me for her constant level of compassion, professionalism, and dedication of hard work. Although the judge was an egotistical jerk, Melinda stood her ground with her expertise knowledge of criminal defense law. The long hours she spent preparing for trial and her devotion in helping people absolutely amazed me. I would highly recommend Melinda Kovacs to anyone that needs a reliable, caring and knowledgeable lawyer for any criminal matter.
Melinda went above and beyond to help out or family when my father got into some trouble. He was in the process of Renewing his Green Card and being charged with a felony was going to endanger him staying in the country legally. She worked very closely to me and my father and got us exactly the outcome we wanted…
She Is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING person first and foremost.!! I Hired her to help safe my life to get my life back for not only for me but for my wonderful lil daughter who loves her dad. Melinda was god sent ,We had a bond that was just mind blowing when it came to my.