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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 Roy | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Paul is a pure professional

Paul defended me lately in an OUI case and was able to show me his skills first hand, He was able to get me a not guilty. From the star of the process until the very end Paul communicated greatly and made sure I was comfortable at each step

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hire Paul!

I entrusted Paul to help me work through a knotty 1st time DUI - I thought my life was OVER. I was mortified and embarassed and scared. Paul was patient and kind - honest, straightforward. He explained everything to me in detail. Kept things as easy for me as he could. I was found not guilty. H...e even helped me with next steps after the verdict. I can't thank him enough. Hire Paul!

Posted by Andrew | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Simply the Best

Paul was incredible defending me in my oui case. He was always calm, courteous and reassuring. He reviewed the facts of the case and explained the process every step of the way. He was confident he would win. At trial, Paul had some potential evidence thrown out as he was not provided prior to. Durin...g the Jury Trial he displayed his legal expertise in poking several holes in the prosecutor’s case. In his closing arguments he methodically walked the Jury through all the facts. End result, “Not Guilty”. I can’t thank you enough Paul. I would highly recommend Paul Donaghue Jr. to anyone in a similar situation.

Posted by BEE | August 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Review

Paul did an outstanding job serving as my attorney in an OUI case. He knows the law and just as, if not more importantly, the lay of the courtroom land. Very intelligent, he possessed an affable and clear communication style with not only this client, but also with all associated with my case, inc...luding the jury and all the legal powers that be at hand. I can tell that Paul is highly respected in the legal arena, and felt even before my final (and not guaranteed) not guilty verdict that I made the best choice possible in regards to my cause by hiring Paul. I would highly recommend his service to anyone dealing with such matters or those other legal issues which may be related.

Posted by Jennifer | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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.

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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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