Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
106 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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9
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
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Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Exceptional results
Karli is an exceptional lawyer. She helped me with a domestic violence case. She had it dismissed on the first court date. She really knows what she’s doing. I would highly recommend her. I’ve already recommended her to my family. Thank you Karli for giving me peace of mind in such a short time.
Posted by Christina | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Child Custody/Divorce
Best attorney ever if you need a quick divorce/Custody. She was able to get my divorce in 6 months after I filed , Was able to help me get full and legal custody of my child and everything I asked for in my divorce. She answered the phone to me anytime I called and if not she got right back to me the...
Posted by Steven | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
G.O.A.T. Lawyer!
Attorney Fernandez has a love for law and a appetite for results. Attorney Fernandez was hired in a Criminal matter, that had dire penalties, however Ms. Fernandez wrestled long and tirelessly. Attorney Fernandez dispenses a courageous tone and no-nonsense approach to her work. She is very well sophi...
Posted by Quinn | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The perfect scenario
Karli understood exactly what I wanted to see happen in regards to my son and his custody. I wanted my son’s father to have no part of my child’s life, since he hadn’t been there since before he was born. I didn’t want him to have any rights, visitations, etc. and we came upon an agreement where I re...
Posted by Jen | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Honest and gets the job done!
Karli was a great attorney who guided me through the divorce process easily. She was very professional and quick at responding to all my questions. She made the difficulty of divorce much easier. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney.
Karli-Marie Fernandez's Lawyer Endorsements
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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