Melvin Raines
Macon,Georgia
Summary
Lifelong community servant.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor, Intelligence Law
U.S. Army Intelligence School
- Educate service members from the active army, reserve, and National Guard as well as DoD directors. Design and deliver curriculum focused on interpreting and responding to presidential executive orders and on the proper use of intelligence assets.
Managing Attorney, General Practice
The Law Office of Melvin Raines II, P.C.
04.2012 - Current
- Advise and assist clients with criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and small business disputes in the Superior Courts of Georgia as well as the United States District Court.
- Resolved over 500 cases ranging from criminal defense to environmental disputes.
- Managed an office that generated over $1,000,000.00 in sales over the last decade.
Judge Advocate, Administrative Law
U.S. Army
10.2008 - 10.2018
- Advise and assist military commanders in interpreting and applying federal and state statutes and fiscal and contracting laws, as well as on proper usage of appropriated funds. Draft legal opinions regarding environmental, fiscal and labor law issues. Manage and mentor four Assistant General Counselors. Transitioned to FT in 2010.
- Led successful multi-year effort to reduce staff and labor costs.
- Cut soldier discharge processing time 50%, from six to three months.
- Proactively reviewed usage of funds to identify and eliminate potential legal issues, saving time, money, and careers.
Staff Attorney
Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Assisted and represented indigent defendants, including juveniles, charged with violating Georgia’s criminal laws. Provided legal guidance on all ancillary matters impacted by criminal conviction (e.g., immigration, public housing, welfare benefits). Argued motions (e.g., bond motions, motions to suppress, etc.) on client’s behalf before Fulton County Magistrate and Superior Court Judges. Accomplishment.
- Successfully obtained acquittals, orders on bond motions, and orders on motions to suppress, with no ineffective assistance of counsel claims.
- Additional experience as a certified paralegal (1999 to 2005). Details by request.
Education
J.D. - undefined
Florida International University College of Law
Miami, FL01.2005
B.A. English - undefined
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA01.1999
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
Affiliations
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Timeline
Managing Attorney, General Practice
The Law Office of Melvin Raines II, P.C.
04.2012 - Current
Judge Advocate, Administrative Law
U.S. Army
10.2008 - 10.2018
Staff Attorney
Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
07.2007 - 08.2010
Adjunct Professor, Intelligence Law
U.S. Army Intelligence School
J.D. - undefined
Florida International University College of Law
B.A. English - undefined
Morehouse College