Name: David W Pritchard
Address: 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 75-250 per hour
Rating: 4.9

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 92%

Experienced Trial Attorney -- 30+ Years Numerous Trials of Serious Criminal Matters in the Superior, District and Juvenile Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over 30 years of Experience; Personal Injury and Automobile Accident Cases

38 years

92%

Personal Injury 5%

$205,000 Recovery for Sexual Assault $150,000 Recovery for Snowblower Accident $101,000 Recovery for Slip and Fall Accident $45,000 Recovery for Defective Product Numerous Auto Accident Monetary Recoveries

Slip and Fall Accident 3%

$101,000 Recovery for Slip and Fall Accident $25,000 Recovery for Slip and Fall Accident

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 75-250 per hour

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1988

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98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040

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David W Pritchard's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

112 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emanuel | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best the only one to call when in need

Well thanks to David pritchard I have my life again in control he got me out of a bad situation with a dismissed case he is a magician I Tell you but if you need him for anything to do with criminal charges he is your lawyer to call dont hesitate dont look beyond he is right here located downtown by ...the courts cant miss him he is dam good lawyer i tell you thanks David pritchard I hope you the best

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David Pritchard

Replied last April 07, 2022

Thanks for this amazing review…I have often told my clients in the past “I’m not a magician”…well, I guess I was wrong…but you and I know there was no way I was going to perform that magic without your crucial input and assistance on the case…you were such a pleasure to work with…you stayed in touch, you were very patient, you trusted me to do the right thing for you, and in the end, we were able to get both of your alleged, supposed, Felony charges dismissed outright! I wish you all the best in the future and feel free to reach out to me at any time and for any reason…have a great rest of the summer!

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Goes above and beyond

Mr.Pritchard was the man fir the job and I’m so thankful for him. He’s polite professional and most importantly responsive any time of day whether it be a weekend or holiday I knew if I had a question he was just a call or text away with an answer that I would be able to understand. He got me through... my case with ease

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David Pritchard

Replied last April 19, 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words…it was truly an honor and privilege to represent you…I see great things in your future and I’m glad things worked out so well in terms of the favorable resolution of your case!

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The only Lawyer for you !

David Pritchard did everything he can to assist me on my case , The court wouldn’t budge and kept pushing my case back that he later got dropped For me , that Really helped me continue on building my life for the better .

Posted by Jada | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Services

David Pritchard was amazing. He did all he can do to assist me with my case, which he later had dismissed. Totally would recommend him. He listen understand and does his best to advocate for you.

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2022 | Criminal Defense

A lawyer who cares...

I would love to thank David from the bottom of my heart. David went over and beyond from day one. Not even knowing me as a person. The only thing he saw and read was a piece of paper that made me out to be a bad person,I thought.. At the time of my arrest I took full responsibility for my actions. I... made a mistake and was at a low point in my life. I was making bad decisions and self medicating my ADHD. David never judged me or put me down, he never made me feel like I was a addict or another statistic. David was supportive and caring. David made me feel like he cared and had my back from day one. I felt like such a bad person, and I felt so low. I never wanted this case to ruin my reputation or my future endeavors or lose everything I had. I was so scared. I had court on Christmas Eve of all times. This man went to bat for me and my case was dismissed. From the grace of God David was put in my life for a reason. I can't stress how grateful and lucky I am to of had him as my lawyer. The court system needs more lawyers like him. I will forever be grateful if he only knew how much I appreciate him. I feel I owe him more than a Thank you that's why I am writing this review. If anyone needs or seeking a lawyer please consider him. David saved my life I believe. Trust and believe there are not many lawyers like him he is one of a kind. I will never make that mistake again .My life is great and I'm on track Thanks to this man. Sincerely... A.M

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David W Pritchard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randy Milou

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a highly experienced lawyer in Hampden County."

Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Pritchard's work. He has an excellent reputation for criminal defense and is one of a handful of "go-to" lawyers that other lawyers will refer their serious criminal defense clients to."

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Thomas Whitney

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Experience

Rating: 7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

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Associations

2015 - Present

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

Hampshire County Bar Association Law Day Committee

Organizer/Participant

Hampshire County Bar Association Membership Committee

Member

Hampshire County Bar Association, Juvenile Court Committee

Chairman

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Hampshire County Bar Association

First-Year Law Mentoring Program at WNEC Law School

2002 - 2003

Hampshire County Bar Association

President

1997 - 2002

Hampshire County Bar Association

Executive Committee

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Sample of Legal Cases

COMMONWEALTH V. M.Z.

Case dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH V. M.B.

Case dismissed with not one day in jail served!

COMMONWEALTH V. W.S.

Case dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH V. F.B.

All 3 Felonies dismissed, no jail time imposed on remaining misdemeanors!

COMMONWEALTH V. J.T.

All charges dismisssed!

COMMONWEALTH V. A.M.

Attorney Pritchard filed a Motion to Dismiss the charges...all charges thrown out and case dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH V. A.A.

Case dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH V. A.E.

All drug charges dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH v. J.N.

All charges dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH v. D.C.

Case dismissed at Trial Readiness Conference

COMMONWEALTH v. A.B.

Case Dismissed

COMMONWEALTH v. D.G.

Motion to Dismiss filed by Attorney Pritchard, Case Dismissed

COMMONWEALTH v. I.A.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage with no restitution order

COMMONWEALTH v. B.B.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH v. T.A.

Case Dismissed at first pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH v. K.W.

Case dismissed outright!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. L.B.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. O.C.

Case continued without a finding with no probation, only a small payment of court costs and dismissed that same day!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.G.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.S.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.V.

Charge reduced to leaving the scene of property damage only, no restitution and case continued without a finding of guilt, so no license loss!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.R.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. S.B.

Case Dismissed at first pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH v. J.S.

Case Dismissed at first pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. A.S.

Case Dismissed upon payment of $150 restitution!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. E.S.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. N.B.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. L.S.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. G.D.

Case Dismissed prior to Trial!

COMMONWEALTH v. J.S.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. W.H.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.S.

Case Dismissed prior to Trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.S.

Case Dismissed prior to Trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J. G.-R.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.H.

Case Dismissed at pretrial stage!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.S.

Case Dismissed less than 2 months after arraignment!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. T.J.

Case Dismissed prior to Trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. O.B.

Case continued on a Not Guilty Plea to be Dismissed upon Successful Completion of Pretrial Probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. A.G.

Case Dismissed

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. A.P.

Case Dismissed at 1st pretrial hearing

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. T.C-H.

Charge reduced to a Misdemeanor and case continued on a Not Guilty plea to be Dismissed upon completion of Pretrial Probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. O.K.

Case continued on a Not Guilty Plea to be Dismissed upon Successful Completion of Pretrial Probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. S.B.

Case Dismissed

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.P.

Case Dismissed

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. M.R.

All charges converted to civil infractions, criminal charges dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. T.H.

Charges dismissed prior to trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. E.F.

Case dismissed after hearing on Motion to Suppress Evidence

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. L.V.

Case dismissed prior to trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. F.S.

Case dismissed prior to trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. A.Z.

Charge Dismissed prior to trial

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. C.C.

Fine only, no probation and no jail time!!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. E.P.

All charges dismissed prior to trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. M.N.

Not Guilty --Jury Verdict!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. L.C.

case closed with payment of a fine only!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.C.

charges to be dismissed upon payment of court costs!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.A.

Case dismissed prior to trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. T.H-D

Charge Dismissed prior to trial

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.D-H

Case Dismissed without even going to trial!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. A.M

Case Dismissed after client released from custody and prior to trial!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. C.M

Not Guilty after Trial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. S.H.

Case dismissed without even a fine, Probation terminated half a year early with no jail time whatsoever!!!

COMMONWEALTH v. J.D.

Case dismissed at first pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH v. A.B.

Case dismissed at first pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. B.Z.

Case dismissed, no violation found!!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS v. W.S.

Case Dismissed without even going to trial!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. K.W.

Charge Dismissed at the 1st pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.R.

Case Dismissed at the 1st pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. B.P.

No jail time, client avoided a Felony Conviction, received straight probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. L.G.

All charges dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. S.V.

Client avoided being formally charged, case to be dismissed in 6 months

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. C.M

Case Dismissed at the 1st pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. C.M.

Case Dismissed at the 1st pretrial hearing!

Commonwealth v T.Q.

Case dismissed at first pretrial!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. B.H.

Case Dismissed without even going to trial!!

COMMONWEALTH v. P.P.

No jail time imposed!

Commonwealth v D.C-D

All charges dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH v. A.M.

Case dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J.L.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.B.

Fine of $200, no jail time!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. L.M.

Case Dismissed at the 1st pretrial hearing!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J.S.

Case Dismissed without even going to trial!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. M.R.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH v. M.M-C

After contested hearing, Judge found NO VIOLATION!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. P.C.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. V.J.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. S.L.

Fine of $300...no jail, no probation!

COMMONWEALTH v. R.M.

Case Dismissed at the first pretrial hearing date!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.Y

Case Dismissed at 1st Pretrial date!!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. D.T.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J.D.

Charge Reduced to Simple Possession, a Misdemeanor, Client received credit for time served, case closed

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. R.T.

Case Continued on a Not Guilty Plea without any fines or fees, to be dismissed after successful completion of unsupervised probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J.D.

Cases Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J.R.

Cases Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. W.R.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. C.R.

Case Continued on a Not Guilty Plea, to be dismissed after successful completion of unsupervised probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. JACOBO AGUILAR-RAMIREZ

Cases Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. DAVID PRICE

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. P.T.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. H.B.

Charge reduced to a misdemeanor, case continued without a finding of guilty, to be dismissed upon successful completion of probation!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. O.R-N.

Case Dismissed

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. S.B.

Cases Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. J.M.

Case Dismissed!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS v. J.H.

CLIENT PLACED ON PRETRIAL PROBATION WITHOUT A PLEA OF GUILTY!!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS v. E.R.

ATTORNEY PRITCHARD WAS ABLE TO GET THE CASE DISMISSED!!!

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS v. T.J.

PENALTY ENHANCEMENT ALLEGING A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF THE UNDERLYING CRIME -- DISMISSED!!! CLIENT PLACED ON PROBATION!!! FURTHERMORE, CLIENT RELIEVED OF THE DUTY TO UNDERGO THE RIGORS OF LIFETIME COMMUNITY PAROLE (LCP)!!!

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. P.F.

Client faced Mandatory Minimum Sentence

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. L.L.

Client faced Mandatory Minimum Sentence!!!

Commonwealth v. Devaughn Blackshear

Plea to Reduced Charges resulted in Probation

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Maria Saez

Client Faced Mandatory Minimum Sentence!!!

Commonwealth v. Lashawn Sheldon

Firearms charges Dismissed prior to Trial

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. L.T.

Client faced Minimum 10 years in Prison!!!

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. O.R.

All Ten Charges Dismissed Prior to Trial

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. J.R.

All Charges Dismissed Prior to Trial

Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. R.M.

Client was cleared of both charges

Commonwealth v. J.S.

All charges Not Guilty or Dismissed prior to trial

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS V. B.S.

Client found Not Guilty

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS v. B.P.

CLIENT FOUND GUILTY ONLY OF SIMPLE POSSESSION OF HEROIN...SENTENCED TO TIME SERVED AND RELEASED!!!

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Education

1988

Western New England College School of Law

Juris Doctor

1985

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

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Speaking Engagements

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Hampshire Bar Advocates Training Session

Criminal Defense

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Brown Bag Lunch

Criminal Defense

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Languages

Spanish

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