William J. O'Neil

William J. O'Neil

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at East Longmeadow, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills

280 N. Main St, Ste. 6, East Longmeadow, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

William O'Neil has been providing high quality legal representation in in criminal cases in Western Massachusetts for over 25 years. He has a wide range of experience in handling cases from OUI and drug cases to murder trials and complex multi-defendant cases.

36 years

50%
Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Attorney O'Neil 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.

33 years

30%
DUI and DWI 10%

40 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Do you have a will? A Power of Attorney? A Health Care Proxy? Attorney O’Neil has extensive experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and probate matters. During an initial consultation, Attorney O'Neil will assess your needs and recommend the proper estate planning tools specifically for you.

40 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1986

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

The Law Office of William J. O'Neil

280 N. Main St, Ste. 6, East Longmeadow, MA, 01028

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William J. O'Neil's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Winifred | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing and Through

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... sabbatical, Attorney O'Neil worked tirelessly to get my case done in a timely fashion. I would recommend him to anyone. I definitely plan on using his services in the future.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Speeding violation

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney William J. O'Neil

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...e gave me some suggestions prior to my court date which proved very helpful. I was satisfied with the outcome of my case and would not hesitate to hire him in the future.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Suspension issued in MA, 2014

updated on 06/27/2019

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

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

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Member

2015 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2001 - Present

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Wilhite

Not Guilty of Murder in the First Degree

Eduardo Martinez Colon

Not Guilty of Murder in the First Degree

Stanley Slonka

Not Guilty of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder

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Education

1986

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Wyoming

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1989

Preparing Wills

Wills and Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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