About John
John Melton is an attorney based in Michigan who has practiced law for more than two decades. He earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University in 1997, after beginning his legal studies there in 1994. That same year he entered the State Bar of Michigan and has maintained an active license ever since. His education and early admission to the bar set the stage for a steady, courthouse-centered career.
He maintains admissions across several federal and state courts. Those credentials include the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Michigan state courts. He has relied on these admissions to handle matters that require appearances at both district and appellate levels.
Melton has practiced under the name Melton Law Office. Over the years he has been listed by regional professional groups, and he holds memberships that reflect his involvement in the local bar community. He has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1997 and joined the Sanilac County Bar Association in 2010 and the Saginaw County Bar Association in 2015. He has also been an associate member of the Michigan Creditors Bar Association since 2011. Outside the bar organizations, his office participates in the Better Business Bureau accreditation program; the business has been accredited since 2013.
His work style is practical. He handles filings, court appearances and client counseling. He appears before federal judges in both the eastern and western districts and has taken cases to the Sixth Circuit when appeals were necessary. That mix of trial and appellate practice means he splits time between drafting briefs and arguing motions in court. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and clear in written work.
Over time he has balanced membership activity with case work. He attends county bar meetings and periodically participates in local legal events. That involvement keeps him connected to county-level practitioners and judges, and it informs how he approaches procedural questions and case strategy.
Today John Melton practices through Melton Law Office. His current work is concentrated on matters that require representation in Michigan state courts and the federal courts he is admitted to, including trial and appellate proceedings.
