Robert F. Shaw Jr.

Robert F. Shaw Jr.

9.8

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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  • 90% Criminal Defense
  • 5% Personal Injury
  • 5% Civil Rights

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of Robert F. Shaw, Jr.
    Cambridge Riverview Center
    245 First Street, 18th Floor
    Cambridge, MA 02142
    617-737-0110
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Robert F. Shaw, Jr. named a 2012 Lawyer of the Year
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Court
Supreme Judicial Court

Admitted to the practice of law in the United States Supreme Court; in all jurisdictions and courts for the state of California; in all jurisdictions and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Mr Shaw is my hero. He did an extraordinary work on my appeal, and the entire process”

Posted by: Jose M. A., over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr Shaw performed beyond what I had expected in my appeal, and the entire process. He didn't guarantee a victory but listening to him explain things... more
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5 star rating

“Excellant Lawyer”

Posted by: P, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Shaw is a excellant Lawyer and is very Trustworthy and kept my friends and family informed.. dealt with another Lawyer and got railroaded and Mr.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

42 endorsements


James Donald Garrett

Robert Shaw has been fighting for justice for 15 years. His name is known by his peers throughout the area for being aggressive and for standing up... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Garrett , Virginia Beach (VA), 3 days ago
Radha Rothrock

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shaw has been recognized by his peers as an exceptional criminal defense attorney. He has many years of experience and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Radha Rothrock , Fort Myers (FL), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

15 years since Robert F. Shaw Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2000 12/20/2012
Massachusetts Active 1997 04/28/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Member at Law Offices of Robert F. Shaw, Jr. 1999–present
Associate at Roche, Carens & DeGiacomo P,C, 1997–1999

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Boston College Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
San Francisco State University Business Administration BS - Bachelor of Science 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2012 Lawyer of the Year Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2013
Invited Faculty Member, MCLE Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Robert F. Shaw, Jr. named a 2012 Lawyer of the Year Massachusetts Lawyers Wekly 2013
Brockton Woman Gets Retrial in Boyfriend's Slaying Associated Press, Boston Globe, Boston Herald 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The Statute of Limitation Defense: General Overview and Current Issues Hardly Common Defenses to Common, But Hard, Criminal Cases 2009
Repressed Memory Forensic Mental Health & The Law 2009
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