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Jame Geraghty is an experienced and nationally respected drunk driving defense attorney practicing in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. His practice is focused solely on OUI defense. He is a published author on the subject and has defended individuals in over fifty courts throughout Massachusetts. He recently spoke at Harvard University training fellow lawyers on how to cross examine police during OUI trials. In addition to his extensive criminal trial experience, Mr. Geraghty is a member of
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 100%
20 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1998 | 06/28/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| MADD - Drunk Driving Prosecutor of the Year, 2002 | MADD | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Jones & Geraghty | 2002 - Present |
| Assistant District Attorney | Plymouth County District Attorney's Office | 1997 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | N/A |
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| BOSTON MUNICIPAL COURT - OUI Defense | TRIAL VERDICT-NOT GUILTY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| QUINCY DISTRICT COURT-.26 BREATH TEST CASE DISMISSED | CASE DISMISSED | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OUI Lawyer Quincy MA District Court | Not Guilty Verdict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MCLE’s Trying OUI Cases in Massachusetts | Challenging the Prosecutor’s Case | 2013 |
| Aspatore Book publication | Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| University of Montana | Business Administration | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NCDD Summer Session Harvard University, Cambridge, MA | Police Cross Examination techniques for OUI Attorneys | 2011 |
| Crafting More Effective Motions to Suppress Evidence | Caselaw and Recent Developments | 2009 |
Reviews
(7) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(8)
Michael Monopoli, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a top notch lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience. He is highly respected by fellow lawyers and the judiciary
Jose Serpa, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James is the source for the intricacies of DWI law in Massachusetts. He's the lawyer that other lawyers call for advice on the area of law. He has earned that reputation with a razor sharp legal mind and a courtroom acumen to match it.
Cost
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Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Jones & Geraghty
80 Washington Square
Buliding K
Norwell, MA, 02061-1716
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