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also known as Cory Madera
I have extensive trial experience in criminal defense as well as administrative/governmental agency matters and appeals. I previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Cape and Islands District, prosecuting both adult and juvenile matters, while serving as primary trial prosecutor of all juvenile jury cases. Since 2005, I have zealosuly represented clients in all areas of criminal defense across Massachusetts, ranging from all forms of violent and non-violent felonies and misdemeanors, including sexual assaults, homicides, white collar crimes, drug offenses and operating under the influence charges.
I specialize in a wide range of administrative/government agency appeals, including, matters with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB), Massachusetts Parole Board and the Division of Insurance. Through my appellate work with RMV matters, I have obtained numerous successful results in license suspension appeals and hardship license requests to the Board of Appeal on Liability Policies and Bonds, the Massachusetts Superior Court, and at the appellate court level. I also regularly handle matters in the Juvenile Court, including criminal delinquency matters and Care and Protection and Truancy petitions. Further, since my work as part of the Northeastern University School of Law Prisoners’ Rights Clinic, I have continued to represent clients in life parole and parole violations hearings in front of the Massachusetts Parole Board.
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1000 Franklin Village Drive, Suite 207, Franklin, MA, 02038-4002
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Posted by Carly | March 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Outstanding Lawyer
We hired Cory after we were falsely accused of child abuse and had our 8 week old taken from us due to a series of misdiagnoses from a local hospital. Cory was the only attorney to call me back that weekend and was extremely responsive. He was able to get us custody back within a timely manner that i...
Posted by Cenk | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
He is very punctual, knowledgeable and responsive
Mr. Madera was the exact lawyer I was looking for; everything he told me before my case came true exactly as he said. He is very confident, knowledgeable, and punctual. I strongly recommend him to everyone.
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent care and service for my OUI charge
Cory was very effective dealing with the DA’s office. He kept me informed, called when he said he would call and never showed a judgemental view. This was my first time in court and Cory was very patient with my questions and accompanied me the whole time I was in the courthouse. He was my persona...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Advice and Representation
Attorney Madera provided excellent legal advice and help. He was hired to help with a driving offense for our teenage child. He was very responsive and explained things in an easy-to-understand way. We followed his recommendation to be proactive and his coaching helped prepare us for our hearing, wh...
Thank you! I'm happy it all worked out.
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Attorney!
Attorney Madera is an exceptional Attorney. When I first contacted Attorney Madera requesting representation, I was in a great deal of legal trouble. My legal problems were extremely complex and quite honestly my future seemed beyond hopeless. At times, I genuinely believed I would never make it thro...
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2017
Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers
2017 - Present
Criminal Defense and Government Agency Appeals Attorney, Cataldo Law Offices, LLC and affiliation with Wilchins, Constentino & Novins, LLP
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Ryan Faenza Cataldo, LLC
2008 - 2015
Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney, Cataldo Law Offices, LLC
2005 - 2008
Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney, Gilmore, Rees, Carlson & Cataldo, PC
2003 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office
Member
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts