Steven John Topazio

Also known as Topaziolaw - Boston Criminal Defense Attorney
Steven John Topazio

9.4

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250-$400/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Law Office of Steven J. Topazio
    10 Winthrop Square
    Suite 4100
    Boston, MA 02110
    Office: 617-422-5803
    Fax: 617-422-5805
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (1)

With more than 25 years of trial experience in the area ofcriminal law , Attorney Topazio has become a well-qualified criminal defense lawyer whose... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Speeding ticket dismissed”

Posted by: Susan, 28 days ago.

Client Review: On behalf of my son, I contacted Atty Topazio to request that he assist in dealing with a Mass Pike speeding ticket, received during a work commute.... more
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5 star rating

“Underage Alcohol Possession Charges”

Posted by: Kelly, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I recently got into some trouble with the law and as an under-21 college student, I was afraid I would get kicked out of school. Mr. Topazio was a... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


John Brooks Seed

I fully endorse Attorney Topazio. We had many cases against each other in the Chelsea District Court when I was an ADA. I found Attorney Topazio to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Seed , Allston (MA), 4 months ago
Edmund "Chuck" Mathers

I endorse this lawyer. Steven is the best criminal defense lawyer in the greater Boston area. We send him any criminal case we are conflicted out... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Edmund Mathers , Brockton (MA), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since Steven John Topazio was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1986 05/03/2013
New Jersey Active 1986 03/13/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Law Office Of Steven J. Topazio 1990–present
Associate at DiMasi, Donabed & Karll 1986–1990
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New England School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
Villanova University History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1982

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
The Registry™ of Business and Professional Excellence American Registry LLC 2013
AV Preeminent - Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Society of Legal Advocates 2012–present
Member Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 70 Legal Answers
6 Best Answers - chosen by asker
44 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
15 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 9 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Law Remains Passion The Suit Magazine 2012
Loss of Consortium Under the Massachusetts No-Fault Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Act New England Law Review 1985

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Successfully Defending an OUI Case Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. 2013
The consequences of the elimination of De Novo Appeals on District Court practice New England School of Law: Legal Writing Course 2005
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