Marissa Leigh Elkins

Marissa Leigh Elkins

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Northampton, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime ... +5 more

100 Main Street, Suite 2, Northampton, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

Location

Zurn, Sharp, Heyman, and Dolven, LLP

100 Main Street, Suite 2, Northampton, MA, 01060

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Marissa Leigh Elkins's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aaron smith | August 2, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best I’ve ever had and seen in the courthouse

Marisa did a amazing job and was always in tune with my family every step of the way and turned out with the best results

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I hired Marissa to represent a family member for a minor in possession. She was incredibly responsive, called us back on Sunday, and guided us through the entire process. She was in total control of the proceedings and gave us complete confidence in the way she professionally represented us. I di...d not know Marissa before I chose her on Avvo, and I am so happy I selected her.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2014

Incredible defense attorney

Marissa came highly recommended, and exceeded all expectations. She is professional, hard-working and an extremely talented lawyer. She developed a plan of action for my case, clearly explained the issues, my options and her recommended course of action, and then executed the plan. The result was act...ually better than we would have hoped for. She knows the court system, DAs and judges in her area, and has great relationships with them. She is also very reasonably priced, and was flexible in terms of structuring her fees. I cannot recommend her services strongly enough.

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Marissa Leigh Elkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Irvine

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Elkins is a compassionate advocate, with excellent training and a dedication to defending her clients."

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Peter Irvine

Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers

2005

LexisNexis Pblishing Award, University of Connecticut

2004

Best Oral Advocate, Whittier Nat'l Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition

2004

CALI Award, Civil Appellate Litigation Clinic, UConn Law

2003

Champion, UConn Loiselle Moot Court Competetion

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Zurn, Sharp, Heyman, and Dolven, LLP

2013 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, University Of Connecticut School Of Law

2012 - 2023

Attorney, Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff

2009 - 2012

Partner, Allison, Angier, Bartmon, Elkins, & Fernald, LLP

2006 - 2009

Staff Attorney, Committee For Public Counsel Services

2005 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, Federal Magistrate Court

Associations

2012 - Present

Hampshire County Bar Association

President Elect

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Indigent Defense Committee Search for

Life Member

2006 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2020

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Client Acquitted of Armed Robbery

Not guilty on all counts

Client Acquitted of 209A Violation

Required Finding of Not Guilty

Drug Trafficking Acquittal

Not guilty on all counts

Client Acquitted of Aggravated Assault and Battery Charges

Not guilty on all counts

Evidence suppressed; case dismissed

Charges dismissed

Client Acquitted of Assault and Battery

Not guilty on all counts

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Education

2005

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Houston

MA

1997

Austin College

BA

Publications

2014

The Champion: The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Gideon-Evading Machinations and the Costs of Defense

Languages

English

Activity

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