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Cornelius Joseph Madera III
also known as Cory Madera
About Cornelius
Biography
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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Retainer
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
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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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Helped get my license back
Cory was with me every step of the way. My license was suspended and he dealt with the court and then on several occasions had to deal with the Department of Motor Vehicles (which is not easy). He kept me updated, which was a blessing during this difficult time and answered all my questions. I...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly recommend for OUI
Cory is very knowledgeable about MA OUI and presented my options up front very clearly in an easy to understand manner. I was initially weighing going to trial but after we couldn't really find something to support a piece of time-related evidence I decided to plea and avoid a conviction as a first t...
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A truly great lawyer
Attorney Madera represented me for a DUI matter that involved multiple court dates. He was not only very knowledgeable and attentive, but always empathetic, courteous and professional. He also assisted me with the RMV interlock application subsequently, and I could not have navigated that without his...
Posted by Gordon | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Professional Attorney
I highly recommend Attorney Madera. I was fortunate to work with him regarding my appeal for a moving citation. Attorney Madera took the time to listen to my issue and made me feel at ease about the process. Attorney Madera took the appropriate time to build the legal characteristics needed for the h...
Cornelius Madera
Replied last April 05, 2022Gordon, thank you for those kind words. It was my pleasure to help prepare and guide you through this process.
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...
Cornelius Madera
Replied last April 05, 2022Thank you! I'm happy it all worked out.
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Experience
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