Karli-Marie Fernandez

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Karli-Marie Fernandez

5.0
107 reviews
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Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

47 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA

About Karli-Marie

Biography

Representation with Results! Karli S. Fernandez focuses her practice on efficiency & attentiveness.

Custody cases are often very emotional. Let us help you navigate the court system.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

I also handle cases concerning support and visitation as well as uncontested and contested divorces, grandparents' rights and adoptions.

21 years

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

I handle cases of: OUI, Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Shoplifiitng, Larceny, Violation of Restraining Order, Violations of Probation, and all other district court cases.

21 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

I also handle cases concerning child custody, support visitation as well as uncontested, contested divorces, and grandparents' rights.

21 years

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

Restraining Orders and violations of restraining orders.

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 8

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Farrell Fernandez

47 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA, 01609

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Karli-Marie Fernandez's Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I've hired Karli for many cases, and every one of those cases was a win. Karli is the Sherlock Holmes of Worcester County, and will fight tooth and nail to make sure you walk out of the court room a winner.

Posted by Brenda | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Good morning

I hired karli-Marie Fernandez as my lawyer to represent me in my case where I had to do a small claim due to a paving machine that i purchased and the machine was no good.I tried working with the person that I bot, the machine from, and he did not want to comply. I tried working with him to see if he... could refund my money back. He refused That's when I had to reach out to attorney Carly, Marie Fernandez, explain to her my situation, she proceed with everything went to court and she represented me and she won My case the person I purchased the machine from had to refund. My money back, thank you to Karli Fernandez. And it's not the only the case that she has represented me and she's also represented a few of my family members, which she did a really great job as well. I have a situation I call her and she walks me through every single step that I have to do and I really appreciate that. So far from me She is one-off the best. Thank you for all you've done for me.And my family...

Posted by Tyler | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Review

I called Karlie on a Tuesday afternoon and she took a meeting the very next morning for me. She went into detail right away with what can be done and not done. I hired her on the spot. My case was very time sensitive. Karlie had my case dismissed and all orders vacated within 20 days of me hiring her.... She always texted me back and called me with updates constantly. She is very well connected and worked hard and quickly with the court system and other people involved in my case. I highly recommend Karlie and her team.

Posted by BettyAnn | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Betty -Ann

ABSOLUTELY A STAR ATTORNEY!! Karli is an outstanding attorney who went above and beyond to clear a case for my son. We live in Connecticut so she communicated and coordinated everything so professionally. But more importantly, she has compassion. She cleared this case by working so many extra hours... did everything she could and she won the case. This means the world to our family, my son, his daughter, and we will be forever grateful for all of her hard work and expertise. We were so lucky to have her as our attorney.

Posted by Richard | October 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great!!!!

Exceptional and personable, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. Got to the bottom of my legal issues and went above and beyond to represent me . If I could give more than 5 star review I would.

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Karli-Marie Fernandez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Beth Ayvazian

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Fernandez is sharp, compassionate and diligent in her representation of her clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Lauren Bernatchez

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer LaBaire

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brynn Zawada

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Fernandez is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Carey Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fernandez is someone who works had for her clients, and doesn't back down to anyone!"

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Michael Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A hard worker"

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Anthony Fujii

Appeals lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Energetic and honest. Amongst the hardest working lawyers I know."

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Ellen O'Connor

Probate lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Currie

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Roncone

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Currie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brynn Zawada

Family lawyer

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Carey Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ellen O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Roncone

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Roncone

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Client Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Farrell Fernandez PC

2008 - Present

Bar Advocate, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Karli S. Fernandez

2007 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Mount Wachusett Community College

Associations

2023 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawy

Member

2022 - Present

Bar Advocates of Worcester County

Board Member

2012 - 2013

Northern Worcester County Bar

Board Member

2009 - 2012

Northern Worcester County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Father Retained Counsel to Seek Custody of Minor Child

Father granted phyical and legal custody

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Education

2000

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2023

CLE: Restraining Orders

Restraining Orders

Languages

English

Activity

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