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Peter John Lawton

Licensed for 36 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Woburn, MA
Practice Areas: Federal Crime

Woburn, MA

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1989

Retired

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Law Offices of Peter John Lawton

Woburn, MA, 01801

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3.1 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unethical and Terrible Recommendation

I was attacked at work and after calling the police for help they messed up and arrested me instead of the woman who assaulted me. I got charged with A&B and A&B with a dangerous weapon and in a desperate effort to find an attorney my family called him while I was in a holding cell. I had a hearing t...he next day but it was continued since Lawton wasn’t available. My mom and I met him for a consultation, I was still in a bit of shock but with the notion justice will prevail Peter seems to be adequate. He didn’t properly prepare himself or me and did the opposite of what he said he’d do, wich made my fight for the case to be more difficult. He charged way too much for that result I could have gotten a better outcome from a court appointment attorney. Thankfully I hired a different attorneys and even through the obstacles from Peter I was successful and found not guilty. He will not help you he just wants your money.

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

Was recommend to Peter by a friend, very knowledgable in court. Would rate more than 5 stars if I could, recommend to anyone who needs to be repersented in court as they do handle all cases. Read the other reviews and do not think they do him justice. My case was dissmissed and went very smoothly, I ...will gladly see this family again. Willing to go above and beyond for their clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Not for me

I went to see him recently. He is not good for Criminal Case because his expertise is in Civil Right Law, not in Criminal Defense Law. But, he will never tell you this. He will trick you to pay very first minute you get there. He does not answer directly. He has little knowledge about Internet Infest...ed Legal Complications, i.e texting in various apps etc. I would not recommend anyone who chase Criminal Case. He does not care about you. He is into money and that is about it. Do not go to see him unless you want to give him free $1500 for 5 minutes talk in his office.

Posted by michael | March 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense

excellent criminal lawyer

Peter lawton in my opinion is an excellent criminal defense attorney. Peter is a very knowledgeable, well rounded, understandable, and down to earth attorney. Peter in one of many cases battled for me and as a result got 2 subsequent class A possession cases dismissed. Aside from all that he has bee...n in the game for a long time so he is well known and also knows a lot of people. Peter has helped me out with varias criminal matters and has always excelled beyond my expectations. I would recommend Peter J Lawton to anyone an everyone with a criminal matter.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Ultimate Attorney Do Not Let His Low prices fool U He understands times are tough

My son got into some trouble . Attorney Peter Lawton said and did exactly what he said he would do. It was a complicated case. Believe me you just have to trust him. Peter 's family is a third generation firm. He graduated from Boston College and it shows. He talked over our heads, he is so sma...rt. Just let him do his thing. He is like the best actor in court. His work is priceless.

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