Kristen McLaughlin

Kristen McLaughlin

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Danvers, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

51 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA

About Kristen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Approx. 20 criminal jury trials with a winning record.

19 years | 1,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

I have tried approx. 10 DUI / OUI jury trials

16 years | 100 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 10 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

McLaughlin Legal

51 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

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Kristen McLaughlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Glenn | December 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sensational Professional

Attorney Kristen McLaughlin is absolute with her legal responsibilities. Kristen is disciplined to handle short-fused changes to work in one’s favor. Kristen is an excellent and knowledgeable Criminal Defense attorney. She was able to get three very serious charges dismissed. My hope is to never have... the need again, however, if I do find myself in need of criminal legal counsel I’ll be certain to contact her and her well-equipped team. Thankfully, Glenn

Posted by Matthew | April 04, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Awesome

She is one of the best lawyers u can have by your side she went to court with me defending me an she beat my miserable probation officer but she is an awesome person to have in your life an she wont give up on u as long as u dont give up on urself i love u kristen thank u soooo much for everything p...s Matthew

Posted by Steve | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

She did what seemed like the impossible!

Attorney McLaughlin was able to do for my son what seemed like it never would happen. She was able to press for the issuance of detainers so he can face his open charges in MA. My son is incarcerated in NH and had been requesting to settle his open cases in MA but they would not issue detainers so he... could stand trial in MA. He had been requesting this for over a year through the DA’s office and the court with no results. Attorney McLaughlin got it done in just over three months! She kept us informed throughout the entire process and was very persistent in pursuing this matter. I would highly recommend her for anyone needing a criminal attorney.

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...nd will get back to you at such a time" which she always did. I found her to be an attentive listener, and I felt "heard". There was a lot of information that I felt important to include in my case, but she knew how to sift through my mounds of papers, and "swiftly" I might say ! She knew what to include, what not to include, making the most influence in my case. I went before the Board of Appeals, and she is very knowledgeable about them, what they are looking for and how it all operates. She was very confident in my case and treated me with respect and dignity. I never felt judged for my mistakes of the past, which was a welcome change after years of dealing with the "system". My over all experience working with Attorney McLaughlin was smooth and hassle free. I felt supported, very well represented and I trusted her. Everything she told me she would do for me during our initial meeting, and the possibilities of how things could turn out, were in fact exactly how she said. I never felt misled, or unimportant. I highly recommend anyone going before the Board of Appeals to hire her, and try your best to follow her advice. If she makes a suggestion or recommendation, it is for your good and you'll be happy if you follow through. If you are honest with her about your case and situation, she will prepare your strongest possible case. Good Luck!

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Kristen McLaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kristen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Howard Roitman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Carey Carmichael

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Jason Owens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top notch attorney whose accomplishments speak for themselves."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tiffany Poore

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Stephen Mosca

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Tara Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Nicholas Martino

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jason Owens

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Howard Lewis

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Carey Carmichael

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Nicholas Martino

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

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 Lawyers

CLE Committee Member

2008 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2010 - 2018

Children's Law Center

Board 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

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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

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