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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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56 Client Reviews

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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 anonymous | February 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Attorney Paul Donaghue Jr

When I got into some trouble last year at a roadblock, I was referred to Attorney Paul Donaghue Jr by another Attorney friend of mine. He not only got my case dismissed in the end, he also kept me updated with worse and best case scenarios through out, and gave me a very high percentage rate of winni...ng this case for me. I would definitely use him again if necessary and I would definitely reccommend him for any type of OUI cases.

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 Lynn | March 25, 2014 | DUI & DWI

OUI 2nd offense

My boyfriend got arrested for an OUI back on 2/2012. We were given Paul's name from a few different people (one being a police officer ). One our first meeting with Paul he outlined what his defense would be and my boyfriend was sold on having him represent him as his lawyer. Paul worked very h...ard on his case for over a year and a half. All during this time I was nervous and thought the worse but, after one day in court while waiting for our case to be called another OUI case was started. I could tell the lawyer of that case was flustered by some of the judge's questions and just didn't seem too sure of himself. Well we decided to wait outside the courtroom. While we waited I heard Paul and another attorney converse about that lawyer back in the courtroom. I heard Paul rattle out all these questions/statements that should of been either asked or stated and at that moment I was totally sold on him and knew we would win. So after several more court dates we finally had our day in court November 2013 and we were VICTORIOUS! Paul knows his stuff when it comes to OUI/DUI/DWI . Thanks Paul for everything!

Posted by John | January 15, 2014 | DUI & DWI

John

Attorney Paul Donaghue came highly recommended by several area attorney's. Paul represented my underaged son for oui. My son and I sat with Paul and he explained all of our options.He was very honest and directed us through a very stressful situation.In the end my son was found not guilty. Paul is ve...ry good at what he does ad I would Recommend him to anyone. Extremely Pleased !!! Case closed 11/11/13

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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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