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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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Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Greg | June 09, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Very Satisfied

I was referred to Mr. Donaghue after I was arrested for OUI in Massachusetts. During our initial conversation it didn't take long until I felt comfortable and knew he was the right attorney for my (or any) case. He was very knowledgeable when he outlined our defense strategy and he followed through... on everything he said he would do. He didn't make any promises, but he gave me a pretty good idea of what to expect. All of these things made the process a lot easier for me and my family. It took eight months, but by the time the court was ready to hear my case everything played out exactly how Mr. Donaghue said they would. We were out of there in less than an hour with a not guilty verdict. I wouldn't hesitate to refer friends/family to Attorney Donaghue. I couldn't be happier.

Posted by Bob & Donna | March 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Job Well done

I met Attorney Paul Donaghue several years ago when I worked as a police officer. I have seen Paul work in the criminal court system. He is a very competent litigator that knows his way in the criminal system. So, when I needed a lawyer for my wife when she fell, due to a company's negligence, and se...verely injured he shoulder and broke her wrist, there was no question that I gave Paul a call first. Paul guided us throught the civil side of the system advising my wife and I on the pros and cons of taking a injury case to trial, all the time looking out for our best interest. We opted for mediation with and outstanding outcome. Not only does Paul know the law he also is very knowledgeable when it comes to medical terms. There is no question that I would use Paul again and I have already recommended him to several of my friends.

Posted by Matthew | March 10, 2015

Paul R Donaghue Jr help me get positive outcome in my legal

I made a mistake which required me to retain the legal services of an attorney Paul R Donaghue Jr. The mistake which I made had a major impact on my present life and could have destroyed my future. Attorney Paul R Donaghue Jr guided me though the complicated legal process and with his legal skill an...d knowledge of the law I was able to receive positive outcome.

Posted by Betsi | October 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Paul Donaghue, Jr.

Attorney Donaghue met with my husband and me for a consultation regarding criminal gun charges that were a result of a larceny at our home. My husband's hunting rifle was among the stolen items, so we of course reported it to police and they in turn charged my husband with possession of gun and ammu...nition because his FID card had expired. Attorney Donaghue thoroughly researched the law regarding this situation and presented us with his plan for defending my husband the first night we met. We had to appear in court several times before trial. The trial was yesterday and the outcome was exactly what Paul had discussed. It was a very good outcome and we are extremely satisfied with Attorney Donaghue's services. He was very professional and knowledgeable and even though it was an unfortunate situation, he was able to defend my husband with great success. We will definitely contact Paul in the future when legal services are needed.

Posted by Doris | December 10, 2012 | Personal Injury

Trustworthy

Paul Donaghue took my personal injury case without batting an eyelash. He assured me that I had a ligitment case against a big conglomerate and we could win. Three years later we ended up in court with a jury. My sister, brother and sister-in-law went to the trial with me. They thought Paul was la...id back, But when it got to cross examining their witness and the closing statement, Paul blew them away. We won punitive damages with interest. I would recommend Paul Donaghue to anyone I know that needs a great lawyer.

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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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