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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

About Paul

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 Blake | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

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 | 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 Karen | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

KB

Attorney Donaghue has helped our family several times to navigate driving incidents and legal charges related to OUI. Most recently my son was involved in a car accident with a bench trial where he was found "not guilty". He has always responded very quickly and compassionately when we needed him mo...st. He has successfully advised us to take the most prudent course of action based upon his extensive experience and legal expertise. He is responsive and always available for questions and concerns. He went above and beyond supporting my other son and personally assisted him to navigate the RMV process when I was living out of state. I can't think of anyone else I would call in the middle of a legal crisis!!

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

OUI 3rd- Not Guilty Verdict

From the minute I sat down with Paul and discussed my arrest for 3rd OUI, which is a felony, in case you are not currently aware, I knew that his knowledge, expertise and demeanor was what I needed in an attorney. He was always easy to contact when I had questions throughout my case. He returns phone... calls and emails very quickly which is unusual these days. Most importantly he is very experienced and knows his case law like the back of his hand. I was found not guilty of a 3rd OUI and I am very thankful for his services. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire an attorney for any criminal charges, especially an OUI.

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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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