Kristen Farrell Bonavita

Recently, I was in a dark place legally. I didn't know what to do or where to turn for help. I searched for attorneys online, read Kristen Bonavita's impressive bio and reviews, and chose to call her for an appointment. Kristen's sincerity, intelligence, and knowledge of the law gave me hope. I didn't know anything about the legal system or what to expect, and Kristen explained everything calmly and succinctly so I could understand it. I put my complete trust in her. She worked tirelessly, and in the end, won everything she said she would for me! In her, I am truly grateful and honored that she represented me!

I found myself in a situation that I never dreamed possible, and luckily had the foresight to find a lawyer right away. Because I had no experience navigating the world of police or courts, I decided that my selection had to be well-researched and that I would not settle for anything but the best possible attorney. After reading all the reviews, all the accolades, and experiences of lawyers in my area, I chose Kristen Bonavita. That was the right choice. Upon my first meeting with her, I gathered that she was quick-thinking, laser-focused, and absolutely no-nonsense. Going forward, Kristen was openly available via phone and email to all my queries, whether they were informational or emotional. She helped me understand what each possible outcome of my case could be, the implications each of them carried, and helped me weigh my options based on her extensive experience. She did not sugar-coat anything, but was pragmatic in her her outlook, which helped me make an educated decision about how exactly to best bring my nightmare to a close without being guided by emotions (which were running high). She is a good person, and easily one of the smartest people I've ever met. I felt empowered having her on my side, and if she hadn't settled my case so beautifully without a trial, I know I would have thoroughly enjoyed watching her in action in my defense. I give Kristen Bonavita my highest recommendation!

Kristen is an excellent attorney. She knows the law inside and out and is intelligent, thorough and quick! She worked diligently and the case was resolved quickly with a positive outcome.

Kristen’s attention to details, thorough research,, and her general wizardly approach to criminal defense law was very impressive. More importantly she was able to get all charges dismissed. Some that came with a penalty of jail time & lengthy suspension of drivers license. I’m very grateful for the referral. It’s been a pleasure having her representation.

If you live in the Greater Boston area and need representation for your criminal case, call Kristen F. Bonavita. Kristen's extensive professional career within Massachusetts Criminal Law, exceptional litigation talents, and down-to-earth honesty makes her a venerated attorney within the courthouse. A year and a half ago, I was stopped by Massachusetts State Police for 2nd Offense OUI, Negligent Operation, Speeding, among a few other charges. Fearing the outcome these charges would have as an impact on my life, I turned towards Kristen Bonavita as my legal defense attorney. I initially chose to consult with Kristen because of her background as Criminal Prosecutor for both the Office of the Attorney General and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. She listened to my case, advised me on my options, and most importantly asked me what I was looking to accomplish. She quickly went to work to create a tactful, yet conclusive argument for my case. We went to trial in which I was found NOT-GUILTY for OUI, and ZERO jail time. Get the results you need, choose Kristen F. Bonavita as your legal defense attorney.

I never thought that I would need a criminal defense attorney, but one night a police officer stopped me, and arrested me for DUI. I was shocked, since I my driving was not impaired, and my blood alcohol level was under the legal limit, but I did not pass the field sobriety test--particularly since I have medical issues that affect my balance. I had no idea what my options might be, but I found Kristen on the internet. She responded immediately, and I instantly knew that she was outstanding. We ended up going to trial. Kristen was brilliant in court, but as importantly, she guided me through the difficult process, providing support and encouragement when I needed it. When the judge ruled "Not Guilty", I felt an enormous relief. I was so impressed with Kristen as my attorney and as a person, that I have asked her to help with my estate planning. Simply put, she is the best attorney I could ever hope for.

Attorney Bonavita knows the law, knows people and always has a great strategy for helping her clients. I have used her services twice and have been more than happy with her work and the results.

A respected member of the Newburyport, Essex County, and Massachusetts legal community, Ms. Bonavita has exceptional knowledge of the law and represented my case very well. She was meticulous, diligent, and thorough with her legal counsel. It is an honor to know such an attorney and I highly recommend her.

Attorney Kristen Bonavita represented my son for an OUI charge. My son was stopped at a Joint Operations Sobriety Checkpoint. Believing he was ok he completely cooperated with the police but was taken to the police station. Before Kristen took the case she asked for all the relevant details. After she took the case she reviewed all the options my son had to weigh from continued without finding to a possible trial. She was very direct, open, honest and gave her opinion the case was very defensible. That said, she did leave the final decision to my son. Kristen maintained consistent communication and support during the entire time when needed. (even weekends when needed though she has a family of her own to care for!) She did her homework and due diligence to be prepared herself and just as important be sure my son was prepared. (as was his parents) She made no promises but kept us apprised of the risks and benefits moving forward. I was impressed with her professionalism with us, the court staff and other counsel. She exhibited the experience and knowledge (and emotional support) to best work with my son and this case. Kristen can also be tough when needed, candid with my son, and direct in the court room. The case resulted in not guilty. No matter the outcome I was very impressed with Attorney Bonavita’s work ethic, experience, knowledge and obviously results. Having an OUI on one’s record can really hinder future employment. More than a year has passed since this incident and my son secured a good job. Kristen helped him in more ways the one. I’ve shared my story with family and friends (and other attorneys) Kristen is one of the best.

A couple of years ago I was unfortunately involved in some legal troubles that i was absolutely dreading. I felt like the world was out to get me and it felt hopeless. I was so fortunate to have had Kristen recommended.to me. Kristen took the time to make me feel like I was important, gave me a payment option that made sense on my budget, and went above and beyond to take what felt like an impossible mountain to climb and make it managable. I can now proceed through my life without the scar of a conviction to wich i was falsely accused. I will never forget that weight off of,. my shoulders when I heard the news. I would HIGHLY recommend Kristen to friends, family or a complete stranger. I can't thank her enough for what she was able to do. (Thanks Kristen!)

Back in 2012 I was going through a very nasty divorce and my now ex-wife accused me of assault in an effort to get me out of our house. I had never been through any legal action in my life and this was the first time in 53 years that I had ever been arrested for anything. to say the least I was scared and angry that my ex was doing such a nasty thing to me. I was recommended by a friend (also an attorney) to call Kristin Bonavita. I took their advise and I am so glad I did. Not knowing anything about the legal system and what to expect, Kristin was very patient with me and understood what I was feeling and going through. Kristin walked me through the process and mad me feel like I was the most important client she had even though I knew she was very busy with other cases as well. I was impressed by Kristin's professionalize and her comparison for what I thought was the end of the world at that time. Not only would I recommend Kristine but I have referred Kristin to people that have asked me if I know of an attorney. In my opinion, Kristin is the best attorney on the north shore.

I hired Kristen Bonavita as my attorney last year for a civil case. Our condo association hired a company to perform a large repair of our condo unit. When all members of the HOA met with the company representative, he suggested that his company complete a task prior to completing the overall project they were hired for and committed to perform this task. While performing the overall project, I was informed the company would not follow through with said committed task. I wrote a factual 7-sentence "review" on a 'Review Website' and was subsequently sued for over $ 20K for Defamation and Commercial Disparagement; all for a review that he perceived as "negative." I thought this lawsuit was a ridiculous and believed I could 'represent myself' because it seemed so trivial. After collecting the facts, preparing notes, and talking with the Plaintiff's attorney, it became instantly clear that I did not have the legal expertise or knowledge to represent myself. I contacted one 'reputable' attorney in town, who rather arrogantly suggested (without even seeing the case) that I pay him $1K to "write a letter" to the plaintiff stating I would take the review down. What happened to Freedom of Speech? What value do 'Review sites' have if you get sued for writing a factual review? I aggressively researched attorneys, their education, experience, track record and results; which is when I came across Kristen Farrell Bonavita, in my opinion, the best attorney in New England! Not only was Attorney Bonavita a former prosecutor with the Suffolk County District Attorney's office and Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, she graduated from Boston College and Suffolk University Law School!!! Although Ms. Bonavita specialized in criminal defense, I saw her record, and emailed her from her website. Attorney Bonavita called me within 8 hours., yet she did not promise success, nor did she even offer to take the case; she wanted to first review the facts. After a thorough review, Attorney Bonavita agreed to take my case. Ms. Bonavita guided me through the entire legalese process, step by step. With the utmost trust and relief, I handed the entire case over to her. She took control, kept me constantly updated, called when she needed to, reviewed any decisions related to settlement offers, costs being incurred, and next steps depending on what option or choice I made. Kristen had the unique ability to consume an overwhelming amount of data and drill down to the absolute necessary details. She individually returned every email and/or phone call, immediately - even on weekends and evenings. She was honest, transparent, nonjudgmental, and respectful throughout our entire journey. What really impressed me, was her excellent listening skills and ability to read my personality. Although this seemed like a 'trivial' lawsuit, she supported me, and was willing to help me, the 'Underdog Victim', fight the Corporate Bully. The seemingly trivial case went to a jury trial, and WOW, this is where Kristen Farrell Bonavita ROCKS the Universe!! With Attorney Bonavita's previous experience as an Assistant Attorney General and prosecutor, her litigation skills and extensive courtroom experience trying hundreds of cases, was obvious to all. Needless to say, We WON!!!! Even if the outcome had been different, I would still be writing this glowing review. Attorney Bonavita was relentless and never gave up; she was beyond prepared. She was calm, cool, collected, AND, the most organized human being I have ever known. When the Judge asked for any documents, she had it at her fingertips, even documents that should have been provided by the Plaintiff's attorney. The best advice I can offer to anyone needing legal support, is to give Kristen Farrell Bonavita a call. Don't try fighting by yourself because you need the legal expertise, a trusted advisor, and a respected advocate that has your interests in mind at all times.

Couple of years ago my life was about to change for the worse. I was falsely accused with some serious things. I searched and found Kristen Bonavita I had never been to Court or needed a Lawyer. I was freaking out!!! I thought I was going to Jail!! I had no idea if Kristen was the wright lawyer for me. I explained the accusations to her and she listened with empathy. She was very understanding in the situation and never once made me feel like she wasn’t interested or that this was just another case. She made me feel like this was just as important to her as it was to me. If this would have gone any further it would have been a life changing event for me and my kids. Kristen reassured me that she would do what she could to make this as painless as possible. Every time I called with a question or to give her some information I had she was available or called me back almost immediately. My case went for hearing, she was amazing, really got on top of the accuser made change her story several times, showing the jury that she was lying. From the beginning Kristen had stated that from her experience of past cases she felt that I should tell the truth and that would be enough proof for the jury to see who’s telling the truth. I do recommend Kristen Bonavita for anyone in need. She is knowledgeable, smart compassionate and understanding. Sincerely EDO

I hired Kristen over a year ago for an OUI charge. Unfortunately, this wasn't the first time I had been charged with OUI, so I was facing extremely severe punishments. Initially, my chances of prevailing seemed bleak. However, as time went on, Kristen was able to chip away important pieces of “evidence” the government was trying to use against me and we proceeded to trial with better odds. During trial, Kristen did an excellent job cross-examining my arresting officer and defending me in general. Kristen suggested a bench trial because of the circumstances surrounding my case. I took her advice, which turned out to be a smart move, because at the end of the trial the verdict was not guilty. I couldn't have hired a better attorney. Kristen is an outstanding litigator and trial lawyer. She navigates the law so well that it’s impossible for her excellence to go unnoticed in the courtroom. Even more, it’s the things that do go unnoticed outside the courtroom that she may do even better – the private counsel from defense attorney to client. On more than one occasion her supportive words helped me get through difficult emotional bouts while the case was pending. At times she was firm with me when she needed to be regarding various legal approaches, all the while exhibiting honesty, integrity, and ethics. I could write for hours about how highly I think of Kristen and the reasons why. This is only a review though, so I'll say one last thing. If you're in trouble with the law, you need to speak with Kristen Bonavita. Period.

I would highly recommend Kristen Bonavita. She recently represented my brother in a a&b charge and was very professional and was able to get charges dismissed. She is easy to talk to and was always there when you had any questions.