Cornelius Joseph Madera III

Cornelius Joseph Madera III

also known as Cory Madera

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 22 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Franklin, MA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile ... +2 more

1000 Franklin Village Drive, Suite 207, Franklin, MA

About Cornelius

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cataldo Law Offices, LLC and affiliation with Wilchins, Constentino & Novins, LLP

1000 Franklin Village Drive, Suite 207, Franklin, MA, 02038-4002

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Cornelius Joseph Madera III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

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...s unheard of in the family court system. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable and professional, but he is a kind person who truly cares about his clients. We also won our DCF appeal. Our family has since had time to heal and our son is now 2 and is getting ready to become a big brother within the next few weeks. We cannot thank Cory and his team enough.

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...l guide through the entire process and made a difficult experience more tolerable. As the process unfolded he prepared me so there were no surprises. I feel immensely grateful to Cory. made

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...ich allowed us to obtain the decision we were hoping for. Highly recommended.

Cornelius Madera

Replied last April 05, 2022

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...ugh all of the trouble I had brought upon myself. This was a time of great personal crisis for me, and it was Attorney Madera who helped me begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can't emphasize enough how incredibly knowledgeable of the law and the legal process Attorney Madera truly is. He knows how the system works from both perspectives, and he uses his knowledge of the court and the law to bring about the best possible outcome for his clients. He is tenacious, determined, and never stops fighting for his clients (I have experienced this first hand) Throughout my incredibly complex ordeal, Attorney Madera never left my side and guided me through the process every step of the way until the absolute best possible outcome was reached. He takes the time to listen to his clients' full circumstances in order to devise the most effective defense strategy. Because of Attorney Madera's skillful mastery in the courtroom, and his knowledge of the legal system, I am free today with my legal problems behind me. Attorney Madera is hands down the best Attorney I have ever worked with and from this point forward he will always be regarded as not only my Attorney but the man who helped me get my life back. How can you even begin to thank someone for this? Thank you, Attorney Madera...

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

Norfolk County Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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