Kris Patria

Kris Patria

also known as Kristen Jay Patria

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Fitchburg, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

128 Prichard street, Fitchburg, MA

About Kris

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Experienced (almost 30 years) successful personal injury lawyer. Hundreds of thousands recovered for clients. Call today for free consultation. 978-345-5359

32 years

40%
Criminal Defense 30%

Experienced (almost 30 years) criminal defense attorney. All felonies and misdemeanors. Aggressive trial practice. Free consultations. 978-345-5359

32 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

Experienced (almost 30 years) successful drunk driving defense. Free consultations. 978-345-5459

32 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Kris Patria

128 Prichard street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420

Kris Patria

7 Wampanoag Dr, Acton Ma, Acton, MA, 01720

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Kris Patria's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Lack Of Communication

Kris was my lawyer on a case he had a hard time getting anything done for some reason he really never spoke to me except right before we went to the judge and then I was told what to say which really was not the right way to do it could not get any callbacks from his office before the court date for ...planning but they did call when they wanted more money.

Posted by Isaac | August 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recomended

I had some criminal charges levied against me by The State of Massachusetts, and honestly it felt pretty hopeless until I hired Kris Patria. He approached my case and my concerns with consummate professionalism and ended up getting me the best possible outcome. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Professional all the way

Could not be happier with the representation I received. Attorney Patria explained the process, prepared me well, kept me calm and informed while we waited at court. Highly recommended, I hit a grand slam hiring him.

Posted by Lauren | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Representation

When I was charged with 3 misdemeanors and one felony that carried an 18 month minimum mandatory sentence I felt like my world was flipped upside down. For days, even weeks, the seriousness and stress just consumed me. When I reached out to Kris, the most important thing he said to me in our first c...onversation was there’s a difference between being worried and being concerned. Of course he didn’t ignore the seriousness of my charges being a NH resident or sugarcoat anything. He was upfront and honest with me about where this could go. Although my charges felt like they were hindering my day to day being, knowing I had Kris to help me get through this, put me more at ease. Kris is assertive, collected, confident and most importantly black and white, there is no gray area with him. His professionalism and presence in the courtroom gave me a sense of comfort and reminded me that he has it under control. After a year of many court appearances, Kris was able to pull what felt like the impossible, all 4 of my charges were put on a continuance without a finding for 11 months. Without a doubt his representation was most impressive. I couldn’t be more happy with my decision for hiring Kris and truly cannot thank him enough for how much he did help me.

Posted by Sam | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Kris Patria Review

If I could rate higher than 5, I absolutely would. Kris is the prime reason I was able to successfully win my case. He was thoroughly prepared both in our consults and on the day of the trial. His knowledge of the subject area of my trial was absolutely phenomenal. I wouldn’t have been able to do thi...s without him! Would absolutely hire again in a heartbeat.

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Kris Patria's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Currie

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ilir Kavaja

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kris is a tremendous attorney who advocates zealously for his clients. Top notch representation! Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone!"

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Damian Riddle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of observing Attorney Patria in the courtroom throughout my career. He is one of the most experienced and highly skilled attorneys in the areas of OUI/DUI/DWI commonly known as driving under the influence. I endorse him without hesitation."

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J. Roncone

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Currie

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Roncone

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Damian Riddle

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Kristian Jay Patria

Associations

Worcester County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OUI and Negligent Operation

Not Guilty Gury Verdict

POSSESSION OF FIREARM WITHOUT FID CARD

DISMISSED

Car accident

$1,300,000 total payoff

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Education

1994

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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