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Jason Y. Chan

8.5

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4 Reviews

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Criminal Defense
25% Immigration
25% Personal Injury
3 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Law Offices of Jason Chan

77 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor

Boston, MA 02110

Office: 617-556-8220
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77 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Office: 617-556-8220
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Law Offices of Jason Chan

285 Main Street, Suite 1

Worcester, MA 01608

Office: 508-808-8902
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Languages Spoken

Cantonese

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Attorney Chan is an experienced attorney who has tried over 50 cases in Massachusetts State Court. As an Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Chan served his... more

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Client Reviews

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4 reviews

“Excellent Criminal Defense”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-05-20 9 months ago.

Client Review: I had Attorney Chan on a violation of probation hearing. I hired Attorney Chan because of his experience in dealing with cases. I was very happy... more

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“Shows professionalism and provides excellent service.”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 2009-05-29 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Attorney Chan is very knowledgable and respectable individual. I enjoy working with him as he always show professionalism and keep his clients well... more

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Peer Endorsements

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10 endorsements

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Very well respected. Former Assistant DA

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Erlich , Worcester (MA), About 1 month ago

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Humacao (PR), About 2 years ago

Résumé

License

4 years since Jason Y. Chan was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts	Active	2007	01/29/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Assistant District Attorney at Worcester District Attorney's Office	2007–2009
Legislative Aide at Senator Richard T. Moore	2004–2005

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Northeastern University	Politcal Science and Psychology	Bachelor of Arts
New England School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Law Service Award	New England School of Law	2007

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
AALAM Delegate	Asian American Lawyers of Massachusetts	2011-present
Young Lawyers Representative	Massachusetts Bar Association	2011-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 14

Answers:	481	Legal Answers
	2	Best Answers
	43	Answers marked as good
Guides:	9	Legal Guides
	1	Staff Pick

Cases

BMC Assault and Battery

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. John Doe

Outcome: case dismissed

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
MA Top Ten Reasons You Do Not Need a Criminal Lawyer	Massachusetts Criminal Defense Law Blog	2011
Massachusetts Discovery Rules Protects Against Surprise Evidence	Massachusetts Criminal Defense Law Blog	2011

See all 7 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Criminal Law	Boston Chinatown Senior Citizens Meeting	2011
District Court Practice	Middlesex Bar Association District Court Practice	2009

See all 4 speaking engagements