Paul Moraski

Paul Moraski

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salem, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

15 Church St, Salem, MA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

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Location

The Law Offices of Paul R. Moraski

15 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970-3713

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Paul Moraski's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Paul is a great attorney. I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. Paul answered any questions I asked as well. I highly recommend his services to anyone facing any type of legal services.

Posted by Joseph | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strongly recommend

I want to start by saying Lawyer Moraski is very knowledgeable and professional. I started my driving case with a different lawyer who didn't handle my case with as much care and could've cost me a lot more consequences in the end. I knew I needed to turn to Paul for help, after being referred to him... and reading his outstanding reviews. I knew the first time I consulted with him that he would be the guy to hire for my case. He was very thorough in explaining the process and my options, kept the communication very clear and confidential, and was very supportive. I would recommend Paul to anyone who needs a criminal defense lawyer. He is a genuine, caring, and dedicated guy who cares a lot about his clients and their cases.

Posted by Miss. Blessed | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One Amazing Lawyer

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to Law Office of Paul R. Moraski for his outstanding representation in my son’s case. I had got a late night call from my son in Boston saying he was arrested and in jail for a felony charge. My son has never been in trouble before with the law. After hear...ing what he was being charged with and the amount of time he was facing if he got convected, I was devastated !!!!!! It was late night when I began to Pray and Pray and Pray asking God to help me find the best criminal defense lawyer to defend my son. I began to search around for the best defense attorneys online I could find to represent my son’s case and I began calling different attorneys and reading a lot of review’s. God brought me to The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski. But by the time I spoke to Paul that morning my son was already going before the judge with a public defender too go over his charges and to get a bail amount set and it was set at $60,000. I was upset and crying because I didn’t have that money and money for a lawyer, I couldn’t even think straight. I should’ve hired Paul immediately!!! I called and spoke with Paul and told him what the judge had set the bail amount for. Paul assured me not to worry that he can set a bail review court date asap to get the bail reduced and he did just that. He got it down to $30,000. I was still sad because I knew I had to pay $30,000 to bring my son home and pay Paul to represent him. Me and my son flew to Boston to meet with Paul in person to go over what my son was being charged with and what it would cost me to have him represent my son. I knew how serious the charges were and I knew I wanted nothing but the best defense for my son. I said to Paul , God sent you to me to represent my son’s case so you are stuck with us!! I was honest with Paul and told him I don’t have $50,000 to give to him in full and money to bail my son out of jail . I ask Paul for a blessing to please help to help my son ! I told him what I could pay monthly and he said he will work with me and he did just that!!! However we lived in another state and Paul made sure we didn’t have to fly back for court date and everything was done through Zoom!!! My Little Blessing! God Is Good All The Time! Paul showed me nothing but respect throughout the whole process. He was there to answer all my questions and concerns even if I was calling him and asking the same questions over and over again. Paul was patient with me as a concerned parent. Paul showed nothing but understanding and demonstrated empathy through out the whole legal process. Because he knew I was a devastated mother and in a state of panic! Paul always returned my calls and text messages right away and was there to assure me not to Worry and to let him do the Worrying!!! After court date after date Via zoom Paul got the case DROPPED and DISMISSED! THANK JESUS!!! Paul knows his job and I will recommend him to any that is caught in a bad situation!! Paul is a competent and outstanding attorney who takes a personal interest in his client and the family and the outcome! I personally rate The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski 100 Stars May God continue to Bless you because you are a Blessing to others!!! I am Thankful, Grateful and Very Blessed! To have had Paul! I can’t say it enough!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Pau Moraski

I was very pleased with Paul. He was very professional and supportive. Paul made sure I understood all court processes all the steps and all my options. He was all ways present and willing to answer all questions. I was very pleased with the results and his professionalism. Great lawyer.

Posted by Kendall | January 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THE BEST

As a senior citizen with no criminal history, I found myself facing an overwhelming and frightening situation, an appointment with the clerk magistrate to defend a shoplifting charge. After brief research online, I hired Attny Moraski, primarily based on comments from people facing similar situation...s. It was the best decision, and very much worth it despite my being financially challenged due to a fixed income. He was excellent!!! What could have been a highly stressful hearing, proceeded very smoothly and the results far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Attny. Moraski.

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Paul Moraski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Toland

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Pickering

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick O'Malley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark McNally

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a very committed criminal defense attorney."

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Edward McNaught

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harold Rush-Lloyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Newton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Beauvais

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Attorney Moraski to be a hard working and effective criminal defense advocate. I have referred cases to him in the past and will continue to do so."

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Aaron Lazar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is one of the hardest working attorneys out there. A lawyer who will truly fight for your interests and protect your rights. I cannot recommend his services enough."

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Heather Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Moraski is a dedicated and hard working litigator. Any time I have seen Attorney Moraski in court I have been impressed."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski

Associations

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

C v. Crminal Defendant (BMC)

Not Guilty

C v. Defendant (Salem District)

Not Guilty

C v. Defendant (BMC Dorchester)

Case Dismissed

C v. Criminal Defendant (Salem District)

Not Guilty

C v. Defendant (Malden District)

Not Guilty

C v. Defendant (Salem District)

Case Dismissed

C v. Defendant (Salem District)

Not Guilty

C v. Defendant (Malden District)

Case Dismissed

C v. Defendant (Lawrence District)

Case Dismissed

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Education

2008

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Assumption College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education

Cell Phone Search and Seizure

2016

Defending an OUI Case

Criminal OUI Defense

2015

Essex County Bar Association

Warrant List Search

Publications

2011

The Reformer No More Exemption from Premises Liability for Snow and Ice

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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