$ 500-850 per hour
Criminal Defense Attorney Gary Zerola is a Former Assistant District Attorney (state prosecutor) in the Child Abuse Prosecution Unit of the Suffolk County District Attorney's office in Boston, MA and the Essex County District Attorney's office in Salem, MA.
Attorney Gary Zerola is an attorney in good-standing licensed to practice law in Massachusetts since 1998, and in the United State Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Attorney Zerola opened a private law practice in 2000 specializing exclusively in criminal defense. He has consulted on various evidentiary issues and pretrial and trial issues ofr civil matters as well.
Attorney Gary Zerola represents people charged with crimes in Massachusetts District or Superior State Court and Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts and has in various jurisdictions across the United States.
Attorney Gary Zerola has successfully defended many misdemeanor and felony criminal motor vehicle charges such as Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating an Unregistered or Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Negligent Operation, Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotics, Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Carjacking and Motor Vehicle Homicide.
Attorney Gary Zerola has successfully defended people charged with property crimes including Larceny, Grand Larceny, Malicious Destruction of Property, Receiving Stolen Property, Motor Vehicle Theft, Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Embezzlement, Breaking and Entering, Home Invasion and Arson.
Attorney Gary Zerola has successfully defended people charged with various violent crimes and narcotics crimes such as Threats to Commit a Crime, Assault and Battery, with a Dangerous Weapon, Domestic Violence, Violation of a Restraining Order, Criminal Harrassment, Mahem, Illegal Posseion of a Firearm, Improper Storage of a Firearm, Illegal Drug Possession, Illegal Drug Distribution, Illegal Drug Trafficking, and the Illegal Distribution of Drugs in School Zones and Park Zones.
Attorney Gary Zerola has successfully defended people charged with major and life felonies including Rape, Aggravated Rape, Date Rape, Statutory Rape, Assault with Intent to Rape, Stalking, Kidnapping, Unarmed and Armed Robbery, Bank Robbery, Voluntray and Involuntary Manslaughter, Assault with Intent to Murder and First and Second Degree Murder.
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$ 500-850 per hour
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Chat withState: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108
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Posted by Andrew | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Caring and Compassionate Lawyer
Gary Zerola is by far the most knowledgeable, skilled and resourceful attorney I have encountered. Early on in my adult life I got in trouble and used court appointed lawyers or cheap inexperienced lawyers because I didn't know any better and had no money. Since then I haven't gotten into as much tro...
Posted by Alex C | August 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer!
He made me feel confident, and we got a great deal. I trust him, and know be has talent.
Posted by Jason P | January 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Honorable, Skilled & Trustworthy Attorney
I was facing very serious charges involving weapons as well as breaking and entry. I was facing very serious time for this. I had just gotten out of the Marines, and going through college and I knew this could ruin my future. I called a few offices, and Gary Zerola significantly stood out. I left...
Posted by Edward | January 09, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Edward
Although Mr. Zerola is a criminal lawyer he represented me in a small motor vehicle issue. I was reffered to him from a family friend attorney who was quite busy with other cases and he felt Mr Zerola could assist me. I found him to be extremly concientous in all areas relevant to my issue his repr...
Posted by Jack | October 16, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Zerola was responsive, agressive, professional, caring and passionate.
I got arrested on a Friday night, early Saturday morning during a long holiday weekend. I called a friend who referred me to Attorney Zerola. I left him a message and received a call back within an hour on that Saturday weekend. Zerola was knowledgable, kind, and comforting. Zerola attended my initia...
"I have known Attorney Zerola for several years now and I have never seen an Attorney fight harder for his clients than Gary. He is well respected by the legal community, other DAs and Judges. Attorney Zerola is the Attorney I would call if I ever found myself in a tough situation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is a zealous, hard working and passionate Attorney. He will fight for his clients rights tirelessly."
"Top notch litigator. See him in court everyday. Like myself, he is a city kid who is both street smart and book smart. A full time CRIMINAL DEFENSE lawyer."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Temporary Suspension from Practice issued in MA, 2024
updated on 09/26/2024This status means that an attorney is not authorized to practice law during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Temporary Suspension from Practice issued in MA, 2007
updated on 07/19/2019This status means that an attorney is not authorized to practice law during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
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Leadership Award for Service to Foster Children and Families, Casey Family Services
2000 - 2001
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
1999 - 2000
Assistant District Attorney, Essex County District Attorney"s Office
2008 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Pending
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
MA - Masters
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Child Abuse and Neglect
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