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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 Brian | January 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 anonymous | December 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not guilty

Paul is honest, open and comforting. When I got myself into a specific case, Paul reminded me to stay calm. When the time gets close, he will call and walk through the case with you about what may happen. I was referred by my partner's coworker and could say I am thoroughly happy with the outcome of ...my case. I trusted Paul and you can too.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Successful Defense & Resolution of My Case

Attorney Donaghue was extremely thorough in his research and preparation of my case, keeping me informed at all stages as my OUI case move through the MA Court System at the onset of Covid19. He kept me informed of the legal precedent that supported his approach to my case. His knowledge not only of ...the law but historical interpretation of statutes and his experience with the MA Judicial System allowed him to prevail and win my case. I highly recommend Atty. Donaghue to anyone and everyone that is dealing with an OUI charge.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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.

Posted by Brendan | December 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Defense Attorney

I contacted Paul after I was charged with OUI-Liquor and Negligent Operation this past summer. Initially I did not want a trial and thought that pleading guilty to the charges would be the quickest and easiest resolution for me. Paul was able to show me how in a trial we would be able to present our ...side of the story with facts to counter the prosecution’s. Paul’s guidance during this very difficult time was crucial and has made a big impact in my life. During the trial, Paul was incredibly effective presenting my defense. His expertise in the courtroom was evident throughout every part of the trial process. In the end, the jury came back very quickly with a Not Guilty verdict and I owe that resolution to Attorney Donaghue’s ability in court. I owe quite a bit to Paul as the penalties in my case would have been very serious, and I would recommend Paul to anyone who needs legal help, especially anyone who has found themselves facing the tough situation of an OUI charge.

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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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