John E DeVito

John E DeVito

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

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John E DeVito, Esq. has achieved the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.  This rating by Martindale Hubbel required a peer review by 14 attorneys and judges.

When you need legal representation in the Boston area, especially in a criminal case, you want the best criminal defense attorney you can find and John E.... more

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5 star rating

“GREAT LAWYER!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I contacted Atty DeVito for an assault and battery charge against my son. My son was in his 4th yr of college as a criminal justice major. With so... more
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5 star rating

“Unbelievable.”

Posted by: Joele, 6 months ago.

Client Review: This is all about Professionalism. My husband had a very serious legal situation regarding child support. John was Unbelievable. All about facts,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Anthony T Visconti

I have worked with John for years on cases where our areas of expertise intersect. He is the penultimate professional. I endorse him without reservation. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Visconti , Dedham (MA), 16 days ago
Matthew C Simon

John consistently provides insightful and helpful advice. His knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse him without reservation

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Simon , Parsippany (NJ), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

35 years since John E DeVito was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1977 04/28/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at DeVito & Visconti, PA 1979–2011
Assistant District Attorney at Norfolk District Attorney 1977–1979

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Suffolk University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Pro Bono Award Bar Association of Norfolk County 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Past President Bar Association of Norfolk County 1980–present
Board of Directors & Staff Attorney Norfolk County Bar Association 1986–2005

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 76 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
60 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
17 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases Aspatore Book publication 2009