Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
107 Client Reviews
$ 350-375 per hour
About Karli-Marie
Biography
My practice predominantly focuses on family law and criminal defense and I pride myself on being efficient. Your time and mine are valuable and I like to work a case as thoroughly as possible without wasting excessive time and money.
While many people view their job as just that, a job, my career is a passion, therefore, I teach at a local community college. There, I try to pass on the importance of understanding how and why things are done, hoping to inspire others to make choices that will garner positive results.
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%
21 years
Criminal Defense
25%
21 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
21 years
Domestic Violence
25%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2026 2025 2024
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Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Farrell Fernandez
(978) 571-5062
Mobile
47 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA, 01609
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Karli-Marie Fernandez's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (25)
Criminal Defense (20)
Divorce & Separation (17)
Child Custody (12)
Family (6)
Child Support (4)
Litigation (4)
DUI & DWI (3)
Domestic Violence (3)
Probate (3)
Consumer Protection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Elder Law (1)
Guardianship (1)
Gun Law (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Real Estate (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Violent Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Savanna | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing compassionate women who knows what she’s doing!!
Karl Marie Fernandez helped me with a criminal case where all my charges were dropped on our first court date. She also defended me in two restraining orders that were immediately dropped. She did all her background information for the case in a timely fashion and had all her facts straight. By far ...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
She will be honest and always on your side against anybody
Karli worked on my case, a custody battle. As you might know custody battles are messy. However she always contact me or call me whenever I needed clarification about something, and let me know when there was a conflict of interest right away (which I found refreshing). She was very professional with...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Jonathan Allen and the Divorce From Hell
Karli is a legal representative you can depend on when you feel like everything is being stolen from you. I went through an awful divorce in which I thought I was going to have everything stolen from me by a vindictive, biter awful ex-spouse. She was an excellent, calm, and cool negotiator. She is ve...
Posted by Isaac | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Isaac Ramos
Ms. Karli Fernandez is an awesome lawyer that really cares about her clients!!! She took my case and made sure that I was represented to the fullest sense of the law. She was very thorough in making sure that I was treated fairly. Like I said, she is an awesome lawyer that do her job well and to com...
Posted by Melynda | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
The Best Hands Down
Hands down the best lawyer I've had, Karli will fight tooth and nail in order to get the results that you're looking for. She is very quick to respond and always has great advice. Most importantly she cares and it shows, I am very grateful for her help. I strongly recommend her to anyone who is looki...
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Jennifer Currie
Criminal defense lawyer
Brynn Zawada
Family lawyer
Carey Smith
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Taylor
Criminal defense lawyer
Ellen O'Connor
Criminal defense lawyer
J. Roncone
Divorce and separation lawyer
John Roncone
Family lawyer
Experience
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 LawyMember
2022 - Present
Bar Advocates of Worcester CountyBoard Member
2012 - 2013
Northern Worcester County BarBoard Member
2009 - 2012
Northern Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Father Retained Counsel to Seek Custody of Minor Child
Father granted phyical and legal custody
Education
2000
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2023
CLE: Restraining Orders
Restraining Orders
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers