Background
Melvin, Kenneth Ronald was born on September 18, 1952 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States.
Melvin, Kenneth Ronald was born on September 18, 1952 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States.
Colby College (Bachelor of Arts, 1974). Georgetown University (Juris Doctor, 1977).
Former commissioner Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority. Former trial attorney United States Department Justice. Former attorney & partner Melvin & Gourdine.
Former partner Marcus, Santoro, Kozak & Melvin. State delegate District 80 Virginia, 1986—2009. Member Privileges & Elections Committee, Health & Welfare Institutes & Claims, Courts Justice Committee, Finance Committee.
Partner Melvin & Bullock.
Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (former legal counsel, Portsmouth branch), Virginia State Bar (former board governor, criminal law division), Tidewater Legal Aid Society (former board member), American Old Dominion & Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association.
Married Sylvia La Verne Hodges. Children: Derek R., Nicholas A.