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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Forever Grateful!!!

As I sat in court being arraigned for an OUI charge, my life flashed before my eyes. My fear and panic was due to the several out-of-state DWI charges I already had. I though I was looking at jail time. I might have been if not for Steven. I lived in fear of not knowing my fate for 3 years. Steven pu...t up with my paranoia and anxiousness, always taking the time to honestly answer my questions. He was always just a phone call away. I am forever grateful for the time, the care, and the compassion he put into my case. The police had video of me being booked, leaving me incredibly hopeless because I had no defense. I couldn't imagine how Steven would provide any hope for me, but he did! He remarkably got me charged with a first offense, and a year probation. HIRE THIS MAN! He's the best at what he does and he really is a great guy. He will take good care of you!!! I truly am forever grateful!

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Review for Attorney Vallaincourt

Mr. Vaillancourt was my lawyer for an OUI case which I was charged with almost 5 years ago. He put in a lot of time into this case, really went above and beyond. This case went on for almost 5 years, he was always checking in with me, keeping me updated, answered my million questions repeatedly, and ...his efforts were successful as the case was dismissed! He is a very approachable, comforting lawyer who kept my outlook hopeful because he was such. He’s very matter of fact, doesn’t dance around the point and just gives it to you straight in a nice way! Any obstacle that was thrown our way, he dealt with it and was successful! I would recommend him over and over again for anyone whose been charged with DUI-OUI.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Not Guilty Verdict for OUI

Steve got me the results I was hoping for after I was charged with OUI. To say the least, it was a very stressful time for me, but Steve was great at taking the burden off of me and taking it on as his own. He answered all of my questions honestly and without hesitation. He was always just a phone c...all away anytime of day or night. His knowledge of OUI is second to none! In court he is well known and respected. He is great at what he does especially at cross examination. He seemed to be one step ahead at all times. He was very confident in his ability to get me a not guilty verdict and for that, I am forever grateful. I would definitely recommend Steven Vaillancourt!!

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend!

Mr. Steve Vaillancourt is a savior! I was referred to him by 2 different people, so I took my chances with no regrets. He is very reliable and quick to reply to any calls or messages. He's saved me from numerous court appearances regarding my case which would've been a hassle to get time off from wor...k. Most importantly, he is honest with his answers and doesn't sugar coat anything. He helped me feel at ease when the time came for my trial date. I can attest that his presence in the court room is compelling and it's evident he shows vast knowledge of the law. He advised me it would take some time, and finally after 2.5 years he successfully defended my OUI case and I couldn't be more relieved! Thank you, Steve!

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.

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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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