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Paul R Donaghue Jr

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lowell, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

375 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Concentrating in the area of OUI defense.

60%
Personal Injury 40%

Plaintiff's personal injury

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

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Law Office of Paul R. Donaghue, Jr.

375 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA, 01852

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Paul R Donaghue Jr's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Delivered as Recommended

Make note, there is a reason Attorney Donoghue has 5 stars. My son was issued 2 speeding tickets within 2 weeks following general neighbor noise complaints around the high school. Mind you, he was driving up hill in a 30 year old 4 gear manual car when he was cited. Shifting gears up hill = rev'ing ...your engine in small town like Westford. He gets an "estimated 61" in a 30 going uphill while he also has a serious kidney issue going on that is painful with every bump, and required complex surgery. The officer even gave a warning that was not relevant which Paul immediately recognized. The second ticket was from the same cop when he was doing 30 and was ticketed for an estimated 47 after the cop said "I can hear you coming around the corner." My son told the officer he knew he was going the speed limit because a cop car had just passed him on the other side an he looked at the speedometer. The police prosecutor claimed my son was "confrontational" in telling his side of the story to the officer. Paul knew he could pull police car GPS data to confirm my son's account. He reminded the room while he was not taking up time showing documentation today he was in possession of it. Attorney Donoghue cares about each client, is confident, knowledgeable, and is HONEST. My son is on a JOL only 4 days from his 18th bday. A lot was at stake. Paul said this would be tricky. My son received a dismissal on the condition of no warnings or citations in the next 6 months. The magistrate even commented on the fact we had "great representation." If we are in a bind again, Attorney Donoghue is the first on our list to call.

Posted by Brian | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Not Guilty

Paul was recommended to me by a friend for an OUI case. I am completely satisfied with Paul's representation. Paul was upfront on the timeline for getting a court date and what to expect moving forward. He was always accessible and returned my inquiries in a timely manner. His defense strategy was ex...cellent and he is very savvy in the courtroom. I could not be happier with the job that Paul did for me. He got me the outcome I was hoping for and thought I deserved, but you never know. I would not hesitate to contact Paul if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Posted by Blake | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Efficient, Honest, and Reliable

I contacted Paul Donaghue on a referral from family after an insurance company refused to pay a claim they had previously approved over 11 months prior. He immediately got on the case and within a week we had heard from the company, police, and investigators all hoping to resolve the situation. After... three weeks the situation was completely resolved without having to pursue a legal battle. I got everything I had requested from the insurance claim and he was helpful in every way imaginable. I could not recommend Mr. Donaghue enough, and I plan to refer him to any friends or family in need of a lawyer in the future.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

License Suspense due to medical reason

Paul was recommended to me from my boss. He helped me through the process of getting my license reinstated after it was suspended due to a "medical threat" and for a citation that I received. Paul answered all my questions with such patience. He responded to all emails and messages so quickly. Both... him and Michelle (his assistant) were very generous with their time and made me feel that i had someone in my corner during such a difficult, frustrating time. I can't thank them enough for how they've helped me.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

OUI

I hired Paul for legal representation as my lawyer following an OUI arrest. A close friend recommended him highly after Paul had resolved a similar situation He was in. He was easy to contact and quickly calmed my nerves after I explained the situation to him and I felt I was in good hands. It was a ...long 4 month wait before my trial but Paul was with me every step of the way. My case had further complications as I was licensed out of his state of practice and still Paul rose to the challenge. He is thorough and will fight any angle he can for the best outcome of the case.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1980 - 1991

Police Officer, Lowell Police Department

Education

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New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Massachusetts, Lowell

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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