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William O’Neil has practiced law in the greater Springfield area for 31 years. He concentrates his practice in criminal defense of major crimes. Attorney O’Neil also has experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and probate matters. He has defended hard working citizens who have been harassed by debt collectors by defending them in court against those creditors and in filing for bankruptcy protection. Receiving compassionate legal advice from our experienced professionals will prevent you from getting lost in the corporate shuffle. Attorney O'Neil has been providing high quality legal representation in in criminal cases in Western Massachusetts for over 25 years. With an office conveniently located in downtown Springfield, he has a wide range of experience in handling cases from OUI and drug cases to murder trials and complex multi-defendant cases. He is qualified to practice in all courts in every county of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Attorney O’Neil serves as a Criminal Justice Act Panel attorney in the federal court and has been certified by the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) as having the appropriate knowledge and experience to defend clients charged with murder. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
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Chat withState: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014
280 N. Main St, Ste. 6, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028
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Posted by Winifred | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Filing bankruptcy can be difficult and sometimes embarrassing. Attorney O'Neil and made sure that I was comfortable with the process and explained all the parts thoroughly. He did not make me feel the ashamed or embarrassed. Attorney O'Neil kept abreast of each step in the process. Even after a short...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I have never hired a lawyer in my life but hiring attorney williams helped me trusted his experience l have never thought it would be so easy and quick for me to win. He is a great lawyer I would recommend attorney williams to all my friends and relatives for an any legal advise.
Posted by Maya | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Hired for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Very attentive, knowledgeable and understanding. Received fast responses to questions and calls. I highly recommend.
Posted by Luis alvarez | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Works well with people great communication and very understanding sits downs and talks to you like a human being. He Listens to what you have to say an states what he needs an requires to move forward great lawyer prompt emails and phone calls.
Posted by Salvatore | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mr. O'Neil was professional and courteous. He was very knowledgeable about the laws and confident that he could help me with my case. He took the time to explain things to me in a way that I could understand them and he was always available to answer any questions or concerns in a timely manner. H...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.
Suspension issued in MA, 2014
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2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top Attorney's In North America, Who's Who Directories
2016
Pro Bono Honor Roll, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2002
Dedication for Providing Legal Assistance to Low Income People, The Western Massachusetts Volunteer Lawyers Service
2015 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of William J. O'Neil
1991 - 2014
Attorney, Martinez & O'Neil
1988 - 1991
Principal, Barrett & O'Neil, P.C.
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100Member
2015 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
Hampden County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty of Murder in the First Degree
Not Guilty of Murder in the First Degree
Not Guilty of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
1989
Wills and Estate Planning
English
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