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    James Joseph Kaeding

    James Joseph Kaeding

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: In 2012 I joined the staff of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the Public Defender agency in Massachusetts. I am a trial attorney in the Worcester CPCS Superior Court office.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Alexander M Nesson

    Alexander M Nesson

    4.320 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: Outside of the law, I live in Bristol County with my wife,an art teacher, and son, a high school student. We have two Bernese Mountain dogs that I enjoy hiking with. I have been lucky to coach my son's aau basketball team for years and other in th...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Andrew D Goldstein

    Andrew D Goldstein

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Bio: Practicing Criminal Defense for 20 years in various courts throughout Massachusetts Former Essex County Assistant District Attorney Former Attorney with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division Senior Adjunct Lect...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Gary Abrams

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    Gary Abrams

    4.938 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant and more
    The commitment and ambition to be the best in the legal field in representing you in your case is paramount and the passion to put the client first in all circumstances is what my office is about and what we deliver. It is the essence of the attor...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Catherine Becker Good

    Catherine Becker Good

    5.016 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: I have 34 years of hands on experience in family law. Aside from litigation, a significant part of my practice is dedicated to divorce mediation. My extensive experience as a divorce attorney provides a valuable background as a mediator. I graduat...
    Rating:  10
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    Duo Liu

    Duo Liu

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Immigration and more
    Review: "Couldn’t find better attonreys even if I tried. These ppl helped me when my contractor ghosted me mid-renovation, no plumbing, no heat, just drama. They wrote a letter so strong I almost felt bad (I didn’t). Also helped my cousin fix his immigrati..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Stephen Edward Spelman

    Stephen Edward Spelman

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Sex Crime
    Bio: Stephen Spelman is an experienced trial attorney who represents businesses and individuals facing important and often complex legal issues and problems. As a prosecutor in the Homicide Unit of the Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Stephen...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Grace Edwards

    Grace Edwards

    4.817 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a zealous advocate for my clients. I give each client personal attention and work hard to achieve their goals in the case. In 2023 I have shifted my practice and focus solely on practicing criminal defense.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Steven M. Vaillancourt

    Steven M. Vaillancourt

    5.026 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Steven is a great attorney who will advise you and work hard for you! He is well versed in DUI and OUI cases. I highly recommend him. He did an outstanding job defending me."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Meredith Wilson Doty

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    Meredith Wilson Doty

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Meredith Wilson Doty is a Partner at Rose Law Partners. She joined the firm in 2006, bringing a wealth of legal experience in the areas of business litigation, employment litigation, securities litigation, and white collar criminal defense. She re...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Isaac Kalish

    Isaac Kalish

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: When people ask what I do, I’m always proud to say I am a trial attorney; I fight on behalf of my clients in the courtroom whether it’s at trial, a hearing, or in tough negotiations. I understand deeply that dealing with a civil or criminal court ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michelle L Diamond

    Michelle L Diamond

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse
    Bio: Prior to becoming a lawyer I received my BS in Social Work and worked for DCF for 4 years. I have logged thousands of hours in the courtroom and sucessfually taken over 100 cases to jury trial. If you are charged with a crime or your are being inv...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kathleen Black Reynolds

    Kathleen Black Reynolds

    5.010 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Each client's case is given the individual attention it needs and deserves. I expect my clients to participate throughout their case - it is their case and my role is to guide them through the process. advising them of the pros and cons of each st...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Raymond P Ausrotas

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    Raymond P Ausrotas

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Rating:  10
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    Peter A. O'Karma

    Peter A. O'Karma

    5.06 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: In addition to to the legal practice, I spend my time as a musician, dj, father, husband, and professor.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Kenneth D Van Colen

    Kenneth D Van Colen

    4.17 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Very honest and to the point. Attentive, listens well. Discusses all options. He lets you know best and worst case scenario For your particular case. Gets right back to you. Attorney K. Van Colen was appointed by the court for me and he worked jus..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Maximilian Martucelli

    Maximilian Martucelli

    5.011 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Max is an experienced criminal defense attorney. Successfully representing clients charged with, DUI, larceny, fraud, assault and battery, domestic violence, attempted murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking and firearms charges. A talented, compa...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Heather A. O'Connor

    Heather A. O'Connor

    5.014 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: O'Connor Family Law is the firm you want on your side in any family-law issue. Heather O'Connor ensures each case that comes in is run just as though she is the lead attorney on the case. The associates are all compassionate and empathetic because...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Alan D Tuttman

    Alan D Tuttman

    5.017 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Review: "Alan Tuttman was very articulate during the trial cross-examination. Alan disected the witness's testimony to such a degree that the case ended in the best possible outcome for me. During the entire trial process, Alan kept me informed on what to ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Sharon Ray

    Sharon Ray

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Sharon Ray is a rising star in criminal defense. She has successfully defended clients accused of crimes including, but not limited to, drug transactions, hate crimes, failure to register as a sex offender, sex for fee, operating under the influen...
    Rating:  7.4
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