Francis M Doran Jr

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Francis M Doran Jr

also known as Frank

4.9
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Natick, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

20 Main Street, Natick, MA

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About Francis

Biography

Have you been accused of a crime? Aggressive criminal defense with a history of proven results. Call 24/7. Free consultation!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All areas of criminal law including OUI / DWI, assault and battery, sexual misconduct allegations, rape, restraining order violations, internet crimes, and narcotics laws violations.

41 years | 2,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

All OUI related matters including the challenge of motor vehicle road blocks, breath tests, blood tests, field sobriety tests and traffic stops.

41 years | 1,500 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Francis M. Doran, Jr.

20 Main Street, Natick, MA, 01760-4525

frankdoran.com/

Francis M Doran Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

109 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 28 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jeffrey | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Frank Doran

I hired Mr. Doran to represent me in an assault and battery case involving an altercation between myself and my son. The allegations against me were very difficult for myself and my family. Frank handled this very emotional situation with incredible professionalism, while being very sensitive with ev...eryone involved. My case was dismissed, thanks to Frank’s attention to detail and knowledge of the judicial system. I would recommend Frank to friends and family.

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly recommend

My husband was involved in a car accident and got a citation for leaving the scene. I called attorney Doran based on the good reviews of this website to get an advice from him. He picked up the phone right away. He answered all my questions and was clear on what needed to be done next. He met wit...h us on a Saturday morning. He made us feel comfortable so we decided to hire him right away. I was able to call him anytime I had a question. I highly recommend him. He is very detailed, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Thank you Frank for your guidance, time and help.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Multiple Felonies Continued Without Finding

I was charged with an array of felonies and misdemeanors, including B&E, larceny, forgery, receiving stolen property, and unauthorized use of Motor Vehicle. I called him initially based on the reviews of this website actually, because I was extremely unsatisfied with the work of my previous attorney,... who had (in addition to being incompetent) tried to charge me for more than Frank was asking! He immediately called me back and explained more to me about my situation than anyone else has, especially in a free phone consultation. He was an excellent defense throughout the whole process. He is familiar with everyone at court, and knows when the time is right to go in front of the judge. I got all of my charges Continued Without a Finding, which was obviously a best case scenario for these charges.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | White Collar Crime

Assault Case After MV Accident

In a case where I was fraudulently accused, Frank Provided an excellent defense. Through the lengthy court process he kept me informed of my options. He provided me with the best defense i could hope for and after a lengthy struggle everything was taken care of. Call Frank he is very good at navigati...ng tough cases and he will fight to protect your rights!

Posted by Al. | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI case - not guilty - HANDS DOWN the best Lawyer in Massachusetts

I met with Mr. Doran after a lengthy FREE consultation over the phone where he went over every detail of my case. I read the reviews on his webpage from his former clients and knew from the get go, that this was the guy who I needed to represent me. He was honest, upfront and ran through every sc...enario with me. He was also more than reasonable with his cost and honestly, the amount of work he put in far exceeded my expectations. I was convicted of a DUI roughly 15 years ago. I have had a clean record ever since, however was pulled over in a small town outside of Worcester a couple of months ago based on an officer randomly running license plates. Turns out the car I was borrowing from a relative had an out of date registration sticker. I had empty containers in a trash bag full of garbage that they went through(yes that can happen) , the odor of alcohol in the car and from the officers viewpoint failed the field sobriety test, even after explaining to the officer that I had an eye disease that affected my balance and turning down the breathalyzer due to the fact that I heard they can't be trusted and that there are cases going on right now in which the calibrations have been completely off as far as even registering the alcohol in peoples cologne. I was scared, having not fully understood or comprehended what the consequences of turning down a breathalyzer (dui) 2nd offense meant (loss of license for 2 years - fines - treatment programs etc.) Needless to say I was in full panic mode as I was pretty much going to lose my life if found guilty. Attorney Doran met with me immediately - he was more than fair in his cost and payment methods - he comforted me and told me exactly what to expect - in fact, he had my case in front of a judge within 3 months of my arrest which is practically unheard of. He waived a jury trial and presented my case in front of judge. Within 20 minutes I was not only found NOT GUILTY, but the judge waived the fees for the registration error that got me pulled over in the first place. If I could give a rating higher than 5 I would. Speak to him and let him know your situation. It's easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. This is coming from someone just like you who might be in a bit of trouble and your looking for that guy that can help. Frank Doran is that guy...

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Francis M Doran Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Wing

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Frank. He at all times exercises the highest competence and provides sound recommendations. I absolutely endorse Frank Doran."

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Ryan Donahue

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected, professional and obtains good results for his clients"

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Colin Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Solid experience, very good results, family tradition of excellence in criminal defense. "You could go farther and pay more but not do as well.""

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Walter Reynoso

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Friend

"I highly recommend and endorse my friend of 30 years, Frank Doran. A former prosecutor, he has a great reputation for his hard work, trial skills, and favorable results. He is honest and is without a doubt my first phone call for any criminal matter in Massachusetts."

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Peter Regan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a former prosecutor, Frank is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I have referred a number of my clients to Frank for Massachusetts criminal matters, including DUI/DWI. I have always received rave reviews from them about his work and results."

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Richard Vetstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a real estate attorney in Metrowest and Frank Doran is my "go-to" guy for all criminal referral matters. Frank has saved some of my clients from serious legal consequences. I have also had the pleasure of watching Frank perform in the courtroom, and he is one of the best trial lawyers in the area, hand's down. The judges, clerks and ADA's all know him and his sterling reputation for honesty and skill, and that most definitely contributes to the successes he obtains for his clients. If you are in legal trouble in the Metrowest area, call Frank now."

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Professional, experienced, cool under fire, gets results - I have known Frank for more than 25 years. He is the "go to" attorney in Metro West for criminal defense."

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Justin Wing

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Hughes

Litigation lawyer

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Ryan Donahue

Criminal defense lawyer

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Colin Smith

Litigation lawyer

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Richard Vetstein

Real estate lawyer

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John Connelly

Construction and development lawyer

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Peter Regan

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Walter Reynoso

Unknown lawyer

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Mark Bennett

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2025

updated on 06/30/2025

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

1983

Public Commendation, Nantucket Police Department

Work Experience

2008 - Present

General Counsel, Boston Amateur Basketball Club

1986 - 1989

Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex County District Attorney's Office

1983 - 1983

Police Officer, Nantucket Police Department

Associations

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, DUI Committee

Committee member

1990 - Present

South Middlesex County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v Luperon

Case dismissed

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Education

1985

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Nightline with Dan Rea

Criminal Law

2008

Professional journal

Criminal law

Publications

2015

Lawyers Weekly Bus Search Illegal

Languages

French

English

Activity

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