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 26 - 28 of 28 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Defense

Frank Doran is an extremely qualified and capable attorney. I had not had any experiences with lawyers prior to having Frank represent me, but his representation left me with no complaints. He is incredibly responsive, answering his phone at all hours and even when on vacation. He will seek out every... available legal avenue to win a case, and does not back down so long as there is a reasonable expectation of winning. He represented me for an OUI where the state had substantial evidence that I had committed the crime. Many lawyers would have recommended a plea bargain at this point, but Frank insisted that there were aways around the breath test. Using previous legal precedents and basic logic he was able to secure a not guilty verdict from the judge. Had I had other representation, my fate would not be the same. I highly recommend Frank Doran for his transparency, responsiveness and legal knowledge. One of the best criminal defense attorneys in the Framingham area.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Setting the bar above all others

I was accused of rape and after talking to a few attorneys, it was obvious after my initial interview with Francis M. Doran, Jr., he was the right counselor for my case. I firmly believe there wouldn't have been any other attorney out there that could have won my case. He's been such an incredible at...torney and I don't mean this lightly by any means. Not only has he been so meticulous & thorough with every single fact but he's made me feel like more than just a client. For any updates on my case, Francis Doran, Jr has quickly and efficiently contacted me over the new information and helped me understand the motions in play. His cross examinations of witnesses were questions few would think of asking and his closing arguments were nothing less than superb explaining every important point of interest clearly and unequivically convincing to the ruling of "Not Guilty." There is no doubt in my mind if anyone needed representation, Francis M. Doran, Jr. is clearly the attorney you'll need to clear your name and to get on with your life.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Be ware...incompetent and ignorant attorney!

I retained Frank’s services for a civil suit around September of 2015. Frank never never told me about the potential liability for criminal charges stemming from the civil law suit prior to me having to ask him and his reply was that the problem i was dealing with would never turn into a criminal inv...estigation. He never informed of my right to assert the 5th amendment, specifically when I asked if I can do that before the deposition in my civil suit. He also never told me that I could elect not to defend the civil case and save the legal fees and stated that I actually should defend myself in the civil case because otherwise I could face owing a large amount of money and have my wages garnished by a conviction in a civil suit. Frank never laid out the path and scope of work as it pertained to my case and i constantly had to ask him about the strategy that he would use to defend me. He never advised me of risks and benefits of each course of action during the civil suit. I assume that his plan all along was to keep getting me into more trouble and having me to continually pay him. I eventually terminated him as my attorney, however significant amount of damage has already been done as well as money wasted on an incompetent and sleazy attorney who only wants to fill his pockets. He also never ended up settling my civil law suit, another attorney had to finish what he started.

Francis Doran

Replied last April 21, 2019

It has been a long time. I wish you had called me to discuss your concerns. I cannot refute your factual allegations because I am ethically proscribed from so doing. Needless to say, I have a different view as to what happened. The reason the civil case settled is because it was contested. I worked very hard for you and believed in your case. I am disappointed I did not satisfy your expectations but remain available to address any issue related to my charges and/or representation. I wish you only the best.

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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

Unknown lawyer

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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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