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

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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

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • 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

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4.8 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Brendan | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

2nd Offense OUI disssed

from the moment Joe answered my call he began to work diligently on my case leaving no stone unturned getting my suspension overturned form the RMV at court he couldn't have been more professional he walked circles around the DA it was truly a sight to see I couldn't recommend him any higher defiantl...y a guy you want on your side at trial feel free to contact me on his website Brendan

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great web site, poor lawyer

Attorney Waldbaum never showed up for three of my court appearances. He was always too busy doing something else. But not too busy to take my money. Two weeks before going to court for my trial he basically said I couldn't win and told me why which is the same information he could've told me four mo...nths before. I fired him and got another attorney

Posted by Matt | May 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

No longer a wanted man....

I called Mr. Waldbaum after finding him on Google. My Mass arrest was over a decade ago and I live in California now so I knew this would not be a typical case. On top of that, I had 2 other OUI's in California. Just a mess of a case from beginning to end. First of all, Mr. Waldbaum treated m...e like a human being, not a criminal who had run from his arrest for 10 years. He was straight forward on telling me what I could possibly be in for and what he was going to attempt to do. He arranged it so I could fly in and arrive at the court to take care of the case without being arrested (I had an out stating warrant). He then fought to get me a 2nd offense (while I could have been prosecuted for a 3rd). He has helped guide me through the steps on clearing my name and as of April 28th, 2015, finally having piece of mind and a free man (the stress over the last decade was horrible)... Through-out the proceedings, he kept in contact with me to let me know my status. He also saved me at least 2 trips across the country to fight this. Because of Mr. Waldbaum, I am no longer a wanted man, I'm not on probation and fine free. I haven't been able to say that since 2002. My only regret is not hiring him years ago. He has given me my life back for sure. Highly recommended.....

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Lazy Lawyer

Lazy. I hired Mr Waldbaum on a 1st offense OUI. He met me at the court house and told me to take a plea right away. He had a folder of pre fab directions as to what I need to do after court. I ended up on probation for a year and paying through the nose. I would have gotten the same deal with out h...im.

Joseph Waldbaum

Replied last April 07, 2014

Note that client did not reveal how high the breath test reading was, performance on all the field sobriety tests, whether we could avoid further RMV suspensions by negotiating a plea, etc. We do three full written analyses of all these for all clients. It is then the client's choice how to proceed.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Not Guilty at Trial/Full restoration of license...

Hiring Joseph Waldbaum as my Lawyer was the best decision I made going into my OUI case. Joe was no nonsense and straight forward throughout the whole process. Joe's knowledge of OUI laws in Massachusetts was very impressive and he was able to present that information to me in a way in which I could ...understand. Going to trial with Joe was an impressive site, he was ready for everything and was very thorough in presenting my case. When all was said and done, having Joe on my side was truly a blessing and resulted in a not guilty at trial and an immediate restoration of my license the next day. I would recommend Joesph Waldbaum to anyone that is going through an OUI case

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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

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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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