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Attorney tansley is an owner and partner at Tansley | Halloran and is a highly experienced litigation attorney with a focus on all aspects of criminal defense. Attorney Tansley trained in the Boston University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic before graduating law school and joining the Massachusetts public defender’s office. As a public defender, Attorney Tansley distinguished herself as a fierce advocate and skilled trial attorney.
Early in her career, Attorney Tansley led litigation challenging the use of standardized field sobriety tests in operating under the influence of drug cases. The resulting decision by the Supreme Judicial Court limited the scope of officer testimony and established new jury instructions. (Commonwealth v. Gerhardt (477 Mass. 775, 2017)
Throughout her career Attorney Tansley has represented clients from the initial stages of police investigation through trials in the District and Superior Courts. She has extensive experience handling rape, sexual assault and sexually dangerous persons matters as well as representation before the Sex Offender Registry Board.
Attorney Tansley has been certified to accept murder cases.
Attorney Tansley recognizes that every case has the potential to have a lifelong impact on her clients and structures her representation to consider all of the implications on a client including immigration, employment, and criminal history.
Attorney Tansley’s litigation skills and experience are also assets to clients in the probate and family court as well as personal injury claims.
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11 Pleasant Street, Suite 110, Worcester, MA, 01609
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Posted by Yashira | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Guidance/thorough explanations all process and systems
Over the course of 2 years, Ms. Tansley provided us with comprehensive guidance through a multi level complicated legal matter. Diligently worked processing and presenting motions on our behalf and ensuring that we understood every step of the way. She is knowledgeable and resourceful.
Posted by Heather | May 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Kind, Knowledgeable, and will get you the results you want
It was a pleasure working with Maura. From the very beginning she was reassuring of a positive outcome for my criminal issue. She was always available via email, text, or phone call with any questions I had. She is very kind and listens to your concerns. She explains the legal process in a way that y...
Posted by Meghan | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning made approachable and easy!
Working with Attorneys Tansley over the last year was a wonderful experience from start to finish. When working on complicated estate planning documents we were offered helpful tools and advice for discussing what we wanted to achieve in the documents, and always felt welcome to ask for clarification...
Posted by Steven | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Light at the end of the tunnel
Maura Tansley took on my case when I was being evaluated to see if I was a threat to society upon my release of a 19-year sentence. Maura made every attempt to keep me informed of what was happening, what I needed to do, and even kept my family informed on their part of my hopeful release. All this...
Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense Case
I was put into contact with Murphy & Rudolf LLP through a mutual connection where I was then put into contact with Ms. Tansley. Maura Tansley represented me in a criminal defense case I was incredibly satisfied with the results. I was charged with resisting arrest, A&B on a police officer, and disord...
"Attorney Tansley is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney. She clearly and effectively advocates for her clients. She is also an extremely competent and compassionate mentor. I would highly recommend her for any criminal matter."
"Maura Tansley is a highly skilled and dedicated attorney whose confidence and talent makes her a tremendous asset and advocate for her clients. There is no doubt that obtaining the best result possible for her clients is her top priority. I highly endorse Maura."
"Attorney Tansley is one of the most talented and dedicated lawyers I know. She is an extremely effective advocate for her clients."
"Attorney Tansley continuously demonstrates passionate representation of her clients. As a former prosecutor, I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Tansley on many occasions. She maintains the highest degree of professionalism while zealously protecting the rights of her clients and obtaining the best results. Her superior experience and skill would benefit any client."
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2021 - Present
Partner, Tansley | Halloran
2017 - Present
Attorney, Murphy & Rudolf
2012 - 2017
Attorney, Committee For Public Counsel Services
2018 - Present
Westover School Board of TrusteesSecretary
2017 - Present
Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - 2018
Westover School Alumnae AssociationPresident
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that police officers may not testify that the results of the standardized field sobriety tests indicate impairment.
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018