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Peter E. Padula
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Biography
You’ve been arrested and chances are you are uncertain what steps you should take or whom you should reach out to for help. This is when you need a skilled criminal defense attorney to make sure your rights are protected. Anyone charged with a crime has a Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. This is the recommended course of action until you speak with an attorney. An attorney will need to understand the time line of events leading up to your arrest as well as the overall circumstances of your arrest; however, until you have contacted us, do not speak with law enforcement agencies beyond providing your name.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
36 years
Personal Injury
20%
36 years
Real Estate
5%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2021 2020
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Licenses
Licensed in Rhode Island for 27 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Peter E. Padula's Reviews
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Posted by Joan | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Attention to Detail
We needed counsel to represent us when seeking a restraining order. Mr. Padula returned calls promptly and professionally, explained the legal process in detail, and worked diligently to represent us and secure the order we required.
Posted by Alex | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great criminal defense lawyer
Peter did an amazing job as my criminal defense lawyer. He was very good at communicating about the situation to me. I was more than happy with the result of my case, and I would hire him again should the need ever arise.
Posted by Jack | January 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent LAwyer gets results - OUI 4
Atty. Peter Padula is an outstanding lawyer who puts 200% into his cases. Not only did he win my case, but also got my license reinstated after a 4th OUI and a refusal. He's the most thorough and competent attorney I've ever met. Atty. Peter Padula is very well versed in Constitutional & Criminal law...
Posted by Tom | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I needed Peter's help last year with an legal issue that I was having. Peter went above and beyond to take care of the problem . I am more than happy to refer Peter to anyone .
Posted by Al | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic Service
Mr. Padula was outstanding in court, due to his extensive experience. He had a very short time to prepare for my case, and was extremely diligent. He treated me with respect and helped win a very important judgement. I hope I don't have to hire Mr. Padula ever again, but I would in a heartbeat.
Peter E. Padula's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Padula for over 10 years. He is a wonderful advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
John Powers
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - 2010
SPECIAL ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Middlesex District Attorney's Office
2007 - 2018
Attorney, Padula & Associates, PC
2001 - 2007
Attorney, WOZNIAK & PADULA PC
1998 - 2001
Attorney, PADULA & DIVITTO ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1990 - 1995
BAR ADVOCATE, NORFOLK COUNTY BAR ADVOCATES, INC.
1990 - 1995
BAR ADVOCATE, BAR ADVOCATES OF WORCESTER COUNTY, INC.
1990 - 1998
ATTORNEY, PETER PADULA ATTORNEY AT LAW
Associations
2015 - Present
Norfolk County Advisory Board, Finance CommitteeChairman
1997 - Present
Western Norfolk County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Milford Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Norfolk County Bar AssociationMember
Western Norfolk County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyer Program "Lawyer of the Year"
Director
Town of Franklin
Town Counselor
2001 - 2003
Western Norfolk County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
COMMONWEALTH v FERRIS
NOT GUILTY
Education
1988
Southern New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
North Adams State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English