Joseph Waldbaum

Joseph Waldbaum

4.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 26 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Beverly, MA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

100 Cummings Center, Beverly, MA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

My practice is 100% OUI. DUI, DWI Defense. I have experience in over 60 Mass. Courts and have won 75% of my Trials. On my site, MA-OUI.COM, dozens of ex-clients list their contact info so you can call them. I offer free consultations 24/7. Fees start at $1750 with payment plans available and all credit cards accepted.

27 years | 4,000 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joseph Waldbaum

100 Cummings Center, Beverly, MA, 01915-6115

Law Offices of Joseph Waldbaum

One Boston Place, 26th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108

Law Offices of Joseph Waldbaum

44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough,, MA, 01532

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Joseph Waldbaum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Posted by James | December 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

2nd offense chemical refusal

Joe did contact me immediately after I contacted him, and he did get me to forward him $4K as the cost for the initial second offense defense, not including trail. He did provide the court with the paperwork on my arraignment the following morning, and emailed detailed expected processes and costs. H...e recommended that I go for the 2K upgrade to challenge the RMV on the automatic lose of license for chemical refusal, I did. The hearing was a bench hearing and it was not allowed, due to the paperwork being filed by the RMV in a timely manner. (which they are good about doing since have been ruled against in the past). I ultimately lost confidence in Joe, asked for a refund, and was given refunded 2,800 of the initial 4k. All total he got me for 3,800 which is what my new lawyer charged me for everything. My case was eventually dismissed and I got my license back from the RMV.

Posted by Steve | May 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and sincere

I was arrested for 1st offense refusal. I was very unsure about what was going to happen next and looked up OUI lawyers, after reading and listening to previous clients statement on his website I decides to give Mr Waldbaum a call. Mr. Waldbaum returned my call immediately and began to verbally walk ...me through what was going to happen, this was very helpful and made things much less stressful, he was very honest about everything that he could do for me. We went to court and got everything done in 1 day, I was leaving for a vacation to Europe in a few weeks following the arrest and his expert handing of my case allowed me to still take this trip. I had trouble getting my license back after court because of the RMV changing their computer systems, MR. Waldbaum and his associate Mr. Dunn were very proactive and went as far as spending over 4 hours at the RMV/ running back and forth to the court house to get documents until the RMV gave me a license, and to top it off they did not charge me for all this extra service. I was on the fence about hiring a lawyer and spending that much money, I am so grad I did and would highly recommend MR. Waldbaum and Mr. Dunn.

Posted by Shawn | May 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Mr. Waldbaum and his associate are very good at what they do. He is well worth the money. He knows what you can expect even before he is hired. I recommend him to be the first lawyer to call.

Posted by Scott | April 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A true professional!

Dear Attorney Joseph Waldbaum, “This letter is written with gratitude, appreciation, admiration, and respect.” Going back to October 17, 2016 that early Sunday morning my life took a turn for the worst and my family was facing certain turmoil. Having been arrested for my 3rd OUI and placed i...nto custody during the early morning hours, and unsure of where I was to turn. I sat at the police station until I was to be arraigned at court. Having posted bail, I was facing a slew of charges with one being a felony which comes with a mandatory 6 months in jail. I went home and started googling best OUI lawyers In Massachusetts. I came across your website and was impressed that you had all these referrals of past clients along with actual videos. I reviewed several of them and I also reached out too a few. When I decided to reach out to you by phone I received an immediate call back within minutes. We discussed my case and you gave me an insight of what we would be facing and the challenges it would be because of it being my 3rd OUI with a Felony implication. Having been stressing about the potential repercussions for my actions, I decided you were going to give me the best shot at defending me. Since day one you were there for me and my family. You stood beside me, helped me through a most difficult process with patience, understanding, and explained every detail to me so that I could understood the process, court proceedings, and outcome. Everything was exactly as you said it would be, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. Attorney Waldbaum was able to suppress my breath test which was a big win for us before trial. Then we went to trial and Attorney Waldbaum worked like a true professional in the court room and was able to get the jury to find me “Not Guilty”. When I heard the verdict, I started to get emotional as I am now able to resume my life, my career, and most importantly bringing closure to this for my family. I would also like to point out that during these past 18 months. I had another circumstance surfaced in another court during July 2017, and once again you were there for me with undivided attention, and time. All resolved well, and we avoided jail time and fines. Once again, I thank you. In today’s time and turmoil, it is truly rare to find an individual to be so knowledgeable, honest, and integrity not compromised. A rare asset “a gem” to the profession. For anyone seeking legal counsel. I say go no further then Attorney Joseph Waldbaum. Attorney Waldbaum is able, dependable, and if all possible will help to resolve your situation. A fine gentleman indeed! The best quote that Attorney Waldbaum said to me that will always stay with me. “The good lawyers know the law, the great lawyers know the judges” With the highest regards, Best, Mr. Scott

Posted by James | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire Waldbaum Law

Joseph Waldbaum knows everything there is to know about OUI legal proceedings. He led me through each stage, step by step, and made me feel absolutely comfortable throughout the entire process. Most of all, he was right about every decision the court would make along the way. First he challenged t...he Mass RMV in court and returned my license to me after I refused a breath test, saving me three years of license suspension. Then he fought my OUI second offense in court and won, saving me two more years of suspension, fines, probation, and three years of a breathalyzer in my car. I was found “Not Guilty” and subsequently, no criminal conviction for a second OUI offense. Thanks Joe!

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Joseph Waldbaum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Collins

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe for several years and can honestly say he is one of the best defense attorneys around. I have personally seen him in trial and can attest to how well he comes across to juries. Joseph is an expert in DUI cases and will give you the best chance at success. Contact him, you will not be disappointed."

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Harvey Crowley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Waldbaum is a fellow member of the National College for DUI Defense. He has shown a commitment to obtaining the advanced training necessary to put his clients in the best position to win. Anyone arrested for OUI/DUI/DWI in Massachusetts would be well-advised to contact Mr. Waldbaum immediately."

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Mark Stevens

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Jospeh Waldbaum for over 10 years. He is a very intelligent, hardworking and knowledgable OUI defense attorney. He is innovative, zealous and committed to winning. Attorney Waldbaum knows the complexities of Massachusetts OUI laws and knows how to protect his clients' drivers' licenses. I highly recommend him. Mark Stevens Salem, NH"

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Kevin Collins

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Harvey Crowley

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Stevens

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Valedictorian, Massachusetts School of Law

1998

Magna cum laude, Massachusetts School of Law

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Joseph Waldbaum

2000 - 2004

Mental Health Advocate, Massachusetts Public Defenders

1999 - 2002

Appellate Attorney, Massachusetts Public Defender [CPCS}

1997 - 1998

Prosecutor's Office, Lynn District Attorney

Associations

2002 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2001 - Present

National College of Criminal Defense Laywers

Member

1999 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OUI DRUGS + ACCIDENT

DISMISSED

3rd OFFENSE NOT GUILTY DESPITE BAD ACCIDENT

NOT GUILTY

FAILED BREATH TEST; NOT GUILTY 2ND OFFENSE

NOT GUILTY

2nd OFFENSE: 3 YEAR REFUSAL SUSPENSION REVERSED. NOT GUILTY ALL 3 CHARGES DESPITE ACCIDENT

NOT GUILTY

NOT GUILTY ALL 4 CHARGES:: OUI, CHILD ENDANGERMENT WHILE OUI, OPEN CONTAINER IN VEHICLE, LANES VIOLATION

NOT GUILTY

FAILED BREATH TEST; NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

NOT GUILTY

NOT GUILTY 2ND OFFENSE

NOT GUILTY

NOT GUILTY; 2ND OFFENSE; LICENSE RESTORED

NOT GUILTY 2ND OFFENSE

NOT GUILTY 2ND OUI; LICENSE RESTORED

NOT GUILTY; LICENSE RESTORED

OUI-DRUGS 2ND; NOT GUILTY

Not Guilty OUI-Drugs 2nd Offense

WRENTHAM: ROLLOVER ACCIDENT; NOT GUILTY 2ND OFFENSE

Not guilty 2nd Offense

FAILED BREATH TEST -NOT GUILTY

Not Guilty despite failed breath test

CASE THROWN OUT DESPITE .15 BREATH TEST

Dismissal despite .15 breath test

LYNN; NOT GUILTY

Not Guilty- Judge ordered license immediately restored.

SOMERVILLE: NOT GUILTY, LICENSE RESTORED

NOT GUILTY

NEWTON: 5 YEAR REFUSAL SUSPENSION REVERSED

CLIENT SAVED 5 YEARS WITH NO LICENSE

PEABODY- CASE DISMISSED

ALL CHARGES THROWN OUT OF COURT

NOT GUILTY- FRAMINGHAM

NOT GUILTY

NOT GUILTY 2ND OUI- WESTBORO

NOT GUILTY: FAILED BREATH TEST, FIELD TESTS

.17 BREATH TEST & ALL EVIDENCE THROWN OUT

17 BREATH TEST - 2ND OFFENSE; ALL EVIDENCE THROWN

NOT GUILTY; FAILED BREATH TEST AT ROADBLOCK

Not Guilty at trial despite failed breath test

NOT GUILTY- WESTBORO - ROADBLOCK

FAILED BREATH TEST AND FIELD TESTS BUT NOT GUILTY

WALTHAM: BLOOD OVER 3 TIMES LIMIT; ACQUITTED

WALTHAM / NEWTON: NOT GUILTY

QUINCY- NOT GUILTY 3RD OFFENSE

ACQUITTED DESPITE 3 WITNESSES TESTIMONY

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Education

1999

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

MA Continuing Legal Education Driverless Cars: Criminal Liability

2014

Key West Legal Seminar Physician Aid in Dying

2001

Know Your Rights as a Gun Owner

Armed Defense of the Home

Publications

2017

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England Driverless Cars: Criminal & Civil Liability

1999

Journal of Law & Social Challenges DNA Data Banks in Massachusetts

Languages

English

Activity

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