Melanie Walker Attorney at Law

09/04/2024

My office will close permanently on Friday, September 20, as I move to a new position as an Assistant Federal Public Defender.
Private practice has been wonderful, and I have really enjoyed the people my office has served over the years, so this transition is bittersweet.

06/06/2024

This is a wonderful opportunity for eligible people to get expunctions.

McLennan DA, churches and community organizations partner for expunction fair, applications open thru July 1.

12/18/2023

I’m so glad Judge Hodges was one of my misdemeanor judges back when I started at the DA’s office (my first jury trial was in front of him). He taught all of us so much, and we all used to want to be in his court on Thursday mornings.

Now, I have the honor of serving with him in mental health court, and it’s so evident to me the good he is doing in our community. He is truly changing lives for the better, and our county is so blessed to have his guidance and leadership.

Judge David Hodges entered the mental health treatment court graduation ceremony, looked around in surprise and noted that the large crowd far exceeded those of other ceremonies.

10/01/2020

https://www.kwtx.com/2020/09/29/federal-court-orders-texas-prison-system-to-provide-hand-sanitizer-for-some-geriatric-inmates-during-pandemic/

A federal judge ordered the Texas prison system on Tuesday to provide more protective measures against the coronavirus, like hand sanitizer for prisoners who use wheelchairs, at a prison for geriatric inmates.

07/25/2020

I'm so happy that Waco PD has this program. Many people just need a little help connecting to the right resources, and this will help bridge that gap.

HometownMcLennan County Actions Facebook Tweet Email New Waco police unit is seeking to change lives for the better A new unit within the Waco Police Department is looking to go above the call of duty and change lives. By: Elisa Navarro Posted at 10:23 AM, Jul 24, 2020 and last updated 2020-07-24 11...

09/02/2019

A HUGE step toward ending the cycle of suspension-surcharge-arrest and the compounding of fees.
If you’d like help checking on the status of your license, give us a call.

On Sunday, more than 800 new Texas laws passed during the 2019 legislative session will go into effect, statutes ranging from changes in the state’s capital murder laws to freeing

08/02/2019

Such a long time coming. Debtors prisons fell out of fashion long, long ago, but this use of the theft statute provided a way to still punish people for being unable to pay a bill.
Very thankful to all of the attorneys who worked to make this happen.

Texans who sign rent-to-own contracts to lease furniture, electronics and other household items will receive new protection against being arrested or criminally prosecuted if they renege on the terms, thanks

07/29/2019

https://www.wacotrib.com/news/trending/she-delivered-worth-of-drugs-police-seized-her-chevrolet-tahoe/article_613c6e1a-e4fc-547e-860b-af50826cdd1d.html

A Virginia case shines light on the murky world of drug stings and police seizures.

06/19/2019

The number of mentally ill inmates in our jail has steadily risen as well, and thankfully MHMR is more present there than ever, but the problem is still huge.

A crisis is roiling the criminal justice system: Su***de rates have hit a new high in local jails across the nation. But experts say solutions are within reach.

03/05/2019

Something needs to change. Far too many people fall into this trap, and the truth is, the general public cares less and less about ma*****na.
There are proposed legislative changes every year, but the laws are essentially the same as they were 20 years ago when I first started practicing law, and the country as a whole and even the state of Texas are far different now.

Sydney Sigler of Robinson says her probation officer shows up at her house randomly to confirm she lives where she claims. She’s not allowed to leave McLennan County, where she