Melvin Claude Snyder (October 29, 1898 – August 5, 1972) was an American attorney and Republican politician who served as a United States representative from West Virginia.

Born in Albright, Preston County, West Virginia, Snyder attended the public schools.

During the First World War, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a private in 1918.

He then served as the director of Surplus Property for Division of Territories and Island Possessions, Department of Interior.

After leaving the House, he served as a judge, eighteenth judicial circuit court, West Virginia from January 1, 1953, to October 1, 1971.