Steven M. Vaillancourt

Steven M. Vaillancourt

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 29 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Fitchburg, MA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

279 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA

About Steven

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

My practice focuses primarily on the representation of those accused of DWI and I have been successfully defending criminal cases through Massachusetts and New Hampshire for almost twenty years.

29 years

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

Throughout my career I have successfully defendant all types of criminal cases including sexual assaults and other crimes of violence, armed robberies, larcenies, firearms violations, drug offenses and motor vehicle violations in both the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 19 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Steven M. Vaillancourt

279 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420

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Steven M. Vaillancourt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI Relief

Steve was outstanding! He came recommended by a friend who had her charges dismissed. He displayed knowledge and understanding of the legal procedures and was able to walk me through the process so I knew what to expect in my case, which ultimately put me at ease. He always made himself accessibl...e to discuss any burning questions I had in the back of my mind. Steve was professional throughout and I'm forever grateful for the hard work that he to put into this case (which led to a trial by jury, not guilty verdict). Honestly, this process would not have been this easy without him.

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Confident

Hiring an attorney can be tricky, because you don't know them and you are so very anxious, about your case. Attorney Steven Vaillancourt, was recommended to me by a friend or else I would never have found him. He was professional and calm when I was not, and his demenior put me at ease. My case we...nt exactly as he said it would including the verdict, on my very first consolation. I would recommend him to my friends and family if ever they needed help. I was so very grateful to have him on my side and I know you will be too.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Make him your first choice

I made the mistake of going with another attorney at first based on the recommendation of a friend who works for the state as a DA. The recommended gentleman wasn't straight forward about anything, especially his rates. I didn't feel like I was being listened to. At the magistrate hearing he could no...t have looked more disinterested. He encouraged me to go to AA meetings and get a paper signed to prove I was there (had to create my own form. This is something normally only done after being ordered to by a judge). His plan was to beg for mercy rather than prove I was innocent. Just for the sake of inconsistency I guess, he also tried to say the accident might have been the result of medications (even though I told him I started taking the meds as the result of stress and anxiety caused by the legal system, IE after the accident). That gentleman charged me a $1,000 fee to get things started and said everything up to the magistrate hearing would only cost about $500. When I told him after the magistrate hearing that I would no longer be needing his services he suddenly decided that all of the work he had done up to that point was worth $1,500 so we'll just call it even. I cut my losses. I write out that long story to provide contrast with Steve Vallaincourt. Right from the beginning Steve was incredibly honest. I told him I was going to AA. He asked me if I was an alcoholic. I said no. He said "then why are you going to AA?" He had a flat rate and he stuck to it, even after the case dragged on much longer than expected. He answered every question I had along the way. He showed a caring interest in myself and my family. And in the end we won. I can't imagine finding a better attorney when dealing with these accusations.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

100% Professional Representation

Steve was recommended to me by a very good friend that is in law enforcement. From my first consultation Steve fully believed in me. He was very upfront and honest about all potential outcomes in a DUI case and was very confident, from the start, about the outcome of my case. The help and support I r...eceived from Vaillancourt Law was very comforting and reassuring at a very uncomfortable and unsure time in my life. Steve was able to have the charges against me dismissed and restore my driver's license, which was the best case scenario that he laid out for me at our first meeting. I will be forever grateful for the hard work and dedication that I received from Steve and his staff. If you need an attorney in your corner that will fight for your rights and work diligently for justice, then Steven Vaillancourt is the attorney you want on your side.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Not Guilty! Very Professional and Honest

I hired Attorney Vaillancourt after receiving an OUI. He was very honest and upfront about my case and the steps he recommended to proceed with. I never felt pressured or forced into any decisions, as Vaillancourt we clear, consice, and open to my concerns. Over the course of the year he would ass...ure me that he was caughtioulsy optimistic and diligent on exhausting all judicial proceedings and methods during the case. I can't express enough how highly I recommend Attorney Vaillancourt and his understanding and knowledge of the legal system. When all was said and done we went to trial and the perceveriance, professionalism, and witt during the trial that Steve had resulted in a finding of not guilty and my life back to normal. I can't thank you enough Steven Vaillancourt. Again if you need an attorney choose Steve, I know I will if I ever need to again. - MH

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Steven M. Vaillancourt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Felicia Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent attorney and is especially skilled at OUI defense. I observed his thoughtful and skilled defense of clients and strongly recommend him."

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Andrew Sprow

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can, without any hesitation, provide my strongest endorsement to Attorney Vaillancourt. I have been familiar with him and many of his clients for many years, and know him to be as capable a practitioner as can be found. Attorney Vaillancourt is utterly without mixed motivations, he stands firmly and completely in the corner of his clients."

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Marcia Kovner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is quite good, and in addition, I consider him to be an OUI specialist. He is a great guy, too."

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Daniel Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The best OUI Lawyer that I have seen operate in my 20 years as a practicing lawyer."

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Susan Mahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected and skilled in DUI defense."

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Daniel Saltzman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Steve on all criminal cases, and especially DUI matters. When it comes to DUI, Steve is the most knowledgable out there. He understands all of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire laws. He knows all the Registry of Motor Vehicles regulations and procedures. He knows how the judges and prosecutors handle these matters. But most importantly, he is second to none when it comes to trying these kinds of cases. He is masterful in cross examination of the police. He knows the science of the breathalyzer. He understands the problems with field sobriety tests. He uses these skills and knowledge to conduct a trial better than anyone I have seen. Steve is a great attorney--highly recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

President, Law Office of Steven M. Vaillancourt

Associations

2006 - Present

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

MA State Delegate

1997 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Ananias, et al

Resulted in the suppression of years of breath test results and the acquittal of Mr. Ananias

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Education

1996

Suffolk University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

OUI and Breathalyzer Issues

Breath Testing and Source Code Issues

2014

Meet the New Machine

Alcotest 9510

2012

Who Says I have Bad Breath?

Alcotest 7110 Breathalyzer Machine

2012

Guns, Druga & Money

Drug Recognition Expert

2012

Dirty Rotten Evidence

DRE

2011

Who Says I have Bad Breath?

Alcotest 7110 Breath Test

Languages

English

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