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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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Acquired: 2003
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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 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...
Gordon, 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...
Thank you! I'm happy it all worked out.
Posted by KEVIN | October 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
A Shining Star
I had hired Cory to get my license back. The RMV had taken my license for 10 years. I had asked a few attorneys who is the best attorney going against the RMV, they all said Cory. I reached out to him and felt like their was a glimmer of hope. He reached out to RMV and got me a hearing in front of R...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Skilled Attorney
I highly recommend attorney Madera. He helped my teenage son with a serious driving violation. He was very organized and responsive to meetings and phone calls. He was also patient in answering my questions. He was very positive as well as persistent with following up on the case which was held up du...
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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