Melissa Hague, Esq.
Your Sexual Assault Lawyer
Personal Experience
Melissa has long been an advocate for the rights of underrepresented groups and those harmed by institutionalized abuse. From representing women who have been taken advantage of by pharmaceutical and medical device giants to children who were abused as a result of institutional negligence and neglect, she has passionately fought to get justice for survivors who suffer from the permanent effects of trauma. Melissa takes a zealous trauma informed approach with each sexual assault client while fiercely standing up for them against their perpetrators. Melissa is passionate about changing the culture of sexual violence and giving survivors a voice in a safe and secure environment. Her number one priority for each client is that civil justice is part of the healing process and affords each survivor with the ability to take back control and regain their Voice.
Melissa has developed a reputation as a sensitive, compassionate and fearless advocate. Her tenacity for defending assault victims along with her knowledge of the civil court system has allowed her to obtain justice for her clients. While empathetic to her clients and the trauma they have experienced, she is not afraid to stand up to powerful defendants who thrive on intimidation tactics.
Education
- Juris Doctor, 2006 Widener University School of Law
- B.S. Psychology, 2003 St. Joseph’s University
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court for the District of New Jersey
- US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- US Court of Federal Claims
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
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