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    Massachusetts Has 2366 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 12963 Reviews

    Timothy P. Walsh

    Timothy P. Walsh

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Business and more
    Bio: Tim Walsh was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of New Bedford Hight School, Lafayette College (B.A. in History) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree. Attorney W...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Adam P. Beck

    Adam P. Beck

    5.013 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
    Bio: Dr. Beck is a nationally known eye specialist in the field of Ophthalmology. He graduated medical school from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, in Maywood, IL. He interned at Loyola University in the Department of Gene...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Arthur C. Tourkantonis

    Arthur C. Tourkantonis

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I've known Attorney Tourkantonis for a very long time. I hired him 24 years ago a couple of times and I recently hired him again. Not only is he a good man , he is an excellent attorney who always looks out for my best interest. He has several y..."
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    Thomas John Cavanagh

    Thomas John Cavanagh

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate
    Bio: Attorney Thomas J. Cavanagh joined Kellem Baird Cavanagh, LLC as a partner in January of 2026. Prior to joining KBC, Tom was the principal attorney at Cavanagh Law Group, LLC in Quincy, MA, for 16 years. Tom started his career, in the Norfolk Coun...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael Leo Foy

    Michael Leo Foy

    5.06 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Atty Foy is an excellent atty! He will inform you of all your options. Ive used him for criminal cases twice. He knows the system and most of the people in it. Not only is he a great lawyer he is very well known and respected by many judges in the..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Samuel L. Parkman

    Samuel L. Parkman

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "This was how it felt when I was hit with a painful case. I quickly saw how Sam defied all stereotypes of defense attorney's. With his skills he could be making millions doing Corporate litigation for example, but he prefers to defend those that ..."
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    Dana A. Sargent

    Dana A. Sargent

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Dana A. Sargent is located in historic downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Attorney Sargent concentrates his practice on criminal defense of both juveniles and adults as well as representation in personal injury matters, includi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Glen Paul Randall

    Glen Paul Randall

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Randall handled a criminal charge regarding my ex wife several years ago. He was my appointed PD and he did a great job. Much better than my other attorney. Highly recommend."
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    Michael A. McLaughlin

    Michael A. McLaughlin

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Micheal is a great guy even a BETTER LAWYER, he was on top of my case always kept in touch with me and he was just a public defender. I would and have recomended him to anyone. I definately give him 10 stars outta 5."
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    Thomas Tucker Merrigan

    Thomas Tucker Merrigan

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Hon. Thomas T. Merrigan (Ret.) is a partner in Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP, with offices located in Boston, Falmouth and Greenfield, Massachusetts. Tom has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1976 and has successfully handled a broad spectrum...
    Rating:  10
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    William Walter Fick

    William Walter Fick

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more
    Bio: William ("Bill") Fick is a veteran trial and appellate attorney. Prior to founding Fick & Marx LLP, he represented hundreds of clients facing federal criminal charges over a decade working as an Assistant Federal Public Defender. Bill was co-couns...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Patrick M. Troy

    Patrick M. Troy

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Patrick Troy was professional, reliable, and most importantly, honest. He'll give it to you straight. While my legal matter wasn't complex it was very difficult for me to navigate and he was there for me every step of the way. Plus, I was happy wi..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    William L. Harvey III

    William L. Harvey III

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i called this lawyer when he was a partner at his old firm. i did not like the other guy but loved this guy. he was smart and understood both mass and nh law and answered my criminal questions so that i understood. thanks."
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    Lisa S. Lippiello

    Lisa S. Lippiello

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "It was a pleasure working with Attorney Lisa Lippiello. She is personable, and has a professional and calm approach to the issues. She knows both sides of the fence regarding law and law enforcement and is able to gather important information quic..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Alba Doto Baccari

    Alba Doto Baccari

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "A very smart lawyer who handled an appeal for me. Excellent appellate brief and oral argument. Highly professional and a professor to boot. Highly recommend this legal eagle."
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    Bruce Goodwin Ledoux

    Bruce Goodwin Ledoux

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Bruce came to court and represented my daughter during some dark times. He researched her charges, spoke clearly and respectfully to all involved in her case. She was told she must do multiple weeks of community service which was fair for this fir..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Thomas Lemoine Campoli

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  7.7
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    Kirsten Zwicker Young

    Kirsten Zwicker Young

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Kirsten after having two prior attorneys for my divorce case and thank goodness I did. My case had been dragging out, the little that was done had not been handled well, and there seemed to be no end in sight. Within a few weeks, Kirsten g..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    James J Cipoletta

    James J Cipoletta

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Land Use & Zoning, Administrative Law
    Bio: Criminal Law practitioner in federal and state courts for more than 30 years. Concentrating in the defense of complex conspiracy, drug, and other federal offenses. Murder and drug defense experience in state court. Represented clients in 14 states...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Lisa A. Freije

    Lisa A. Freije

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms. Freije represented me in 2015 and she was everything I could have asked for in a lawyer. She became familiar with the case and asked questions that showed that she was thinking ahead and covering all bases. She was familiar with similar case..."
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