Stephen Benjamin Barton

Stephen Benjamin Barton

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chelmsford, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

11 Summer St Ste 2, Chelmsford, MA

About Stephen

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Former Middlesex County Superior Court Assistant District Attorney for 11 years. Seasoned Trial Lawyer. Tried 150 jury trials in the Superior and District courts in Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk and Worcester Counties. Expert is search and seizure law and suppression matters in general. White Collar. All major felonies and misdemeanors [ incl. OUI/DWI]. SORB. Asset Forfeiture. Restraining Orders. Juvenile. Probation and Parole issues. New Trial Motions. Appeals.

25 years

80%
Family 10%

Child Support. Child Custody. Divorce.

25 years

10%
Litigation 10%

Business Disputes. IP. Personal Injury.

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-500 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Law Office Of Stephen B Barton

11 Summer St Ste 2, Chelmsford, MA, 01824-3064

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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An experienced professional in the courtroom.

Mr. Barton is very professional and understands the court system as a veteran from working inside of the process for so many years. Well respected by the judges, prosecutors and other attorneys, he brings a sense of statesmanship as he puts together and presents his case professionally at trial. He... is very personable and truly cares about his clients. He discusses everything very frankly with you and considers all options in the legal system to bring forward the best case. January 2018.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1999

Excellence in Arson Prosecution, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Trial Attorney, Sole Practitioner

2004 - 2014

Principal, Wyman & Barton, P.A.

1993 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex District Attorney's Office

1990 - 1993

Business Litigation Associate, Burns & Levinson, LLP

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2011 - 2016

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1990

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

London School of Economics and Political Science

MS - Master of Science

1985

Bowdoin College

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Languages

Russian

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