Maria Lockhart

Maria Lockhart

also known as Maria DeLeo

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Middleton, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Litigation, General Practice

161 S Main St., Middleton, MA

About Maria

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I represent persons charged with criminal matters in the District Courts in Massachusetts.

19 years | 300 cases

40%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

I practice in the areas of lease and contract drafting and negotiations and also have a keen eye for review of contracts prior to their execution to ensure the agreements are not ambiguous and will not result in disagreements and costly legal battles.

19 years | 50 cases

25%
Litigation 25%

Civil litigation including business and land disputes; condominium law and land-lord tenant concerns comprises the vast majority of the work that I perform.

19 years | 200 cases

25%
General Practice 10%

Employment law; Discrimination; Probate matters; and a variety of other miscellaneous legal fields are something I handle on a case by case basis.

19 years | 25 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DeLeo Law Office

161 S Main St., Middleton, MA, 01949

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Maria Lockhart's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Landlord & Tenant

Posted by Belkis | May 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

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I am incredibly grateful for being referred to Attorney Maria Lockhart. From the moment I reached out to her regarding my situation with the apartment condo, I felt heard and supported. Prior to seeking Maria's counsel, I was facing numerous challenges with the apartment complex, including issues... with compliance to the lease agreement and unjust claims regarding damages and fees. Maria not only listened attentively to my concerns but also provided me with valuable advice and guidance on the best course of action. After hiring Maria, she wasted no time in drafting a demand letter to the apartment complex outlining our grievances. To my delight, the apartment complex responded promptly by accepting all of our demands. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Maria Lockhart to anyone in need of legal representation. Her professionalism, passion, and dedication to her clients are truly exceptional. Maria goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients' interests are protected and that they feel supported throughout the legal process. It's evident that she genuinely cares about her clients' well-being beyond just the attorney-client relationship. Thank you, Maria, for your unwavering support and exceptional service.

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Maria Murber

Litigation lawyer | Nov 18

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"I would endorse or refer this lawyer anytime! Attorney Maria Lockhart is a true professional, and a great litigator!"

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Nicole Reilly

General practice lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lockhart is an extremely hardworking, dedicated, intelligent attorney. She works tirelessly for her clients. I have no hesitation in recommending her."

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Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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