Melva D Radtke, Appellate Attorney in Stillwater, Minnesota

Melva concentrates on appellate, business, criminal defense, employment, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Melva handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Melva's primary office is at 5865 Neal Ave N No. 214, Stillwater, MN, 55082. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Melva usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Melva discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Melva for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Melva walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Melva offer a free consultation?

  Melva charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Melva's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Melva's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Minnesota typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Melva gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Melva take my case if I'm outside Stillwater?

  Melva is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Melva will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Melva?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Melva will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Melva accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Melva's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.