Madeline G. Blanchette

Madeline G. Blanchette

also known as Madeline Weaver Blanchette

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 17 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Holyoke, MA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Appeals, Guardianship ... +2 more

4 Open Square Way, Suite 124, Holyoke, MA

About Madeline

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Appeals 30%

Post-conviction work in criminal defense, and Care and Protection (DCF defense) cases including direct appeals in the Massachusetts Appeals Court and collateral attacks in the trial courts.

30%
Child Abuse 30%

Zealous DCF defense for children and parents.

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Foster and Blanchette

4 Open Square Way, Suite 124, Holyoke, MA, 01040

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Madeline G. Blanchette's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by GB | April 20, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

Above and Beyond. Empathetic and Understanding

I sought out Attorney Blanchette in order to comprehend what I needed to do to protect my child and myself during my divorce. She kept it real, was very understanding and very professional. I would seek her advice again and hire her in a heartbeat. If you want an attorney who is adamant about social ...justice and the rights of children in custody feuds, hire Blanchette because she is extremely intelligent and meticulously organized. It was evident to me that Blanchette cared about the welfare of my child as if it was her own child.

Posted by Cheryl & John | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Guardianship/adoption

I would need more to write on to explain what Madeline has done for our family. She always returned our calls right away, always friendly & patient,very thorough & knowledgeable about the law..She treated us like she was our best friend. She never made us uncomfortable about the questions we asked. S...he always made "time" for us. Everything she did & said for our case was so well presented. Madeline works above & beyond.. She is a 10+ in our book & we thank her so much for her dedication & compassion & professionalism she has demonstrated throughout our trying events in our adoption process of our Grandchildren..

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Honor Roll, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Domestic Violence Advocate, Women's Bar Foundation

2015 - Present

Legal Program Panel, Safe Passage

2014 - Present

Children and Family Law Trial Panel, Committee For Public Counsel Services

2012 - Present

Children and Family Law Appeals Panel, Committee For Public Counsel Services

2010 - Present

Criminal Appeals Panel - Superior Court, Committee For Public Counsel Services

2008 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court Of Massachusetts

Sample of Legal Cases

Adoption of Amanda

Won

Commonwealth v. F.R.

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Commonwealth v. S.W.

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Education

2008

Western New England College

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Boston University

M.S.W.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Child Welfare and Social Policy

Child Welfare Law

Publications

2012

Activity

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