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Kristen McLaughlin
About Kristen
Biography
I provide exceptional DUI and criminal defense counseling to clients throughout Boston and on the North Shore. My extensive courtroom and trial experience allows me to fight hard for my clients and win cases. Client's don't want excuses - they want results. That is why they come to McLaughlin Legal.
Please contact my office to arrange a time to meet and discuss your situation. As always, your initial consultation is free.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
19 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
50%
16 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Hampshire for 10 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
McLaughlin Legal
51 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA, 01923
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Posted by Lisa | March 05, 2015 | Appeals
A Positive Experience
Attorney McLaughlin was everything the lawyer I had envisioned hiring and representing me in the most important case of my life. She is prompt, well organized and expedient. For me, email was the best form of communication and she always replied, even if it was just to say "I received your email a...
Kristen McLaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Kristen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristen and I met the first year of law school and have remained friends. I would recommend her to any client needing a hard-working, determined lawyer to aggressively represent you in whatever matter is pending."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."
"I've known Mrs. McLaughlin for several years. She's always been a fantastic attorney and an even better person. She is great with her clients and has a keen attention to detail."
"A top notch attorney whose accomplishments speak for themselves."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney McLaughlin is an outstanding attorey with ane exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kristen is energetic, smart, passionate, and brash in an even tempered way - all excellent qualities for a criminal defense attorney. She fights hard for her clients and never concedes a point. She is always willing to learn and relates well to people of all backgrounds. She is a zealous advocate who is likely to only get better as time goes on and I endorse her as a valuable member of the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Kristen Gorczynski is everything that is right about criminal defense attorneys. The level of passion and preparation she brings on behalf of her clients into the courtroom is only matched by her high level of argument and advocacy. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Most Improved Advocate, Public Defender Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, McLaughlin Legal
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2009 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCLE Committee Member
2008 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2010 - 2018
Children's Law CenterBoard of Directors
2007 - 2013
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007 - 2011
Jacksonville Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. N.D.
Win. The Complaint did NOT issue.
Commonwealth v. T.T.
Win. The Boston immigration judge did not deport my client and she is happily living here in the United States
Commonwealth v. J.T.
Case Dismissed
Education
N/A
Florida Coastal School of Law
Juris Doctor
N/A
Boston University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
CLE Committee Happy Hour
OUI Defense
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers