Michael T Melani is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, criminal defense. Michael received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Michael practices in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Originally I hired Mr. Melani to represent me for a traffic violation, but unfortunately I got into legal issue with my wife, I went to for help, but he saw me in a state of extreme depression, Mr melani was way more concern about my mental health and well-being , gave me advice on how to help my self, which I followed and became a better and stronger person, and eventually the court days came, had a few charges dropped and got me an opportunity to receive the minimal punishment, I give all my thanks ro Mr melani, I completely recommend him, and he had a very fair price
This attorney does not even deserve one star. Michael T. Melani "ghosted" me during his representation of me for my uncontested divorce which was started back in February of 2025. He not only ignored my many emails and voicemails in my desperate attempt to reach him as my court date approached, but he also packed up his offices in Elmwood Park without notifying me and he completed the preliminary court paperwork incorrectly. Needless to say, the judge had to dismiss my court date and I now have to start all over with another attorney. There are too many ludicrous details to write in this review. His behavior as an attorney and a human being is unimaginable. The first red flag should have been that he cashed my check a half hour after I left his office on our first meeting.
This attorney does not even deserve one star. Michael T. Melani "ghosted" me during his representation of me for my uncontested divorce which was started back in February of 2025. He not only ignored my many emails and voicemails in my desperate attempt to reach him as my court date approached, he completed the court paperwork incorrectly and he packed up and left his law office in Elmwood Park without notifying me. Needless to say, the judge had to dismiss my court date and I now have to start all over with another attorney. There are too many ludicrous details to write in this review. His behavior as an attorney and a human being is unimaginable. The first red flag should have been that he cashed my check a half hour after I left his office on our first meeting.
The absolute worst attorney. He takes weeks and weeks to respond to an email or a phone call, if he ever responds. It is so disrespectful, especially to his clients who are already dealing with stressful situations. He should be disbarred.
