Melvin Williams brings over 10 years of litigation experience to represent clients in complex litigation matters primarily in the areas of civil rights, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, major personal injury and criminal defense.  He is admitted to practice law in state and federal courts and administrative bodies in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Supreme Court of the United States.

Prior to forming a partnership with Terry Grimes, Melvin represented defendants and insurance companies in personal injury actions, and defended government officials in civil rights actions. He began his legal career as a prosecuting attorney, where he vigorously prosecuted internet crimes against children.  He has taught and lectured on criminal law and procedure, search and seizure issues, investigation and prosecution of internet crimes, and civil litigation.
 

Melvin received his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 1995, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy/Religion.  In 1998, The College of William and Mary’s Marshall-Wythe School of Law awarded Melvin his law degree, where he served with distinction on the moot court and trial court teams.

When not practicing law Melvin is active as a lay minister and enjoys the outdoors, to include hiking and mountain biking, and traveling and scuba diving with his wife, Pamela.

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