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Attorney Doran has successfully represented those charged with criminal conduct for over thirty years in eastern and central Massachusetts. Attorney Doran worked as prosecutor in the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office upon graduation from Boston College Law School. His clients have included police chiefs, police officers, state troopers, lawyers, doctors, corporate executives, business owners, and all others who have confronted the government in the criminal justice system. You will get the benefit of his loyalty, honesty, and experience should you decide to hire him.
See Frank featured in the Boston Herald October '17
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41 years | 2,000 cases
41 years | 1,500 cases
Free Consultation
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
109 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Work!
Frank Doran did a great job on our case! Even though it was only a traffic citation, it had the potential of messing up my husband's chance at becoming a citizen. He got the charges dismissed! At the court hearing the judge said "You know you only got this dismissed because you hired him, right?" So ...
Posted by Tucker | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
OUI Acquittal
Frank did an excellent job making the recommendation to take the case to trial and collecting essential evidence. I was found not guilty on all counts.
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A man of his word and a lawyer you can trust!
Frank Doran is the lawyer you want on your side when you want justice. Frank helped me out when i was going through a tough phase in my life. He never over promised or over exaggerated the situation but simply gave me his honest feedback and a promise to help me get my case dismissed, which he did. H...
Posted by Francisco | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Experience Ever
When I came to Frank I was disoriented and needed a lot of guidance, this being my first legal matter I was truly lost. From the moment that I spoke to Frank he immediately made me feel better. He not only gave me a sense of direction but gave me a plan that if followed would work, this is exactly wh...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Friendly and Talented Lawyer
My family and I got into a misunderstanding with the police and this led to some legal issues. We worked closely with Frank to get the matter resolved. He was very friendly and always easy to reach when we had questions (we always had a bunch!). He got the case dismissed and saved us a lot of stress ...
"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."
"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.""
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2025
updated on 06/30/2025Suspension 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.
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
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
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, DUI CommitteeCommittee member
1990 - Present
South Middlesex County Bar Association
Case dismissed
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Criminal Law
2008
Criminal law
2015
French
English
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20 Mar 2018
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