Recently nominated as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation. My focus has always been to obtain the best possible results for my clients in the areas of personal injury, products and premises liability as well as criminal offenses ranging from DUI and drug offenses, to major felonies.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1993 | 12/02/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Massachusetts | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Top Ten Settlements | Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | 2014 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Massachusetts | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Office of Austin J. Freeley | 1999 - 2011 |
Assistant District Attorney | Suffolk County District Attorney's Office | 1993 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | 2018 - Present |
American Society of Legal Advocates | Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Massachusetts | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Catholic Lawyers Guild | Member | 1996 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Boston College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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BBA lunch presentation | Video presentations in courtroom | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Commonwealth v. Murphy | Not guilty |
Comm. v. Doyle | Not guilty |
Comm. v. Herrera | Not guilty |
withheld | $3.75 Million |
McCaffrey v. Arbella | $100,000 |
withheld | $137,500 |
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Comm. v. Delcid | Not guilty |
Maloney v. Carey | $80,000 |
withheld | $350,000 |
withheld | $350,000 |
Comm. v. Elder | Not Guilty - All counts |
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Daniel Kron, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
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Simply said, Austin is a great DUI lawyer.
Christopher Ng, Litigation Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked with Austin previously, and was extremely impressed with his professionalism towards opposing counsel. His meticulous preparation for depositions and litigation shows that he truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend Attorney Freeley
John DeProspo, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
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Attorney Freeley is a dedicated, highly-skilled lawyer well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him.
Ross Schreiber, Litigation Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
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I have known Austin for many years as an outstanding member of the bar. He is a tenacious and respected advocate who regularly obtains extraordinary results for his clients.
Sean Cleary, Brain injury Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Thomas Campbell, Litigation Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have faced Austin Freeley in court on several occasions and greatly respect his abilities as a litigator and trial lawyer. He is meticulously prepared, very knowledgeable about relevant law and procedure, and zealous in his client advocacy. Austin fights hard, in a principled and highly effective way. I recommend him without hesitation. -Tom Campbell
Anthony Lochiatto, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Austin Freeley for many years. He is an outstanding attorney. Attorney Freeley is experienced and hardworking and is very effective in the courtroom. He cares very much about his clients and fights hard for the best results. I highly endorse Austin Freeley for both personal injury and criminal defense.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
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I endorse Austin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Michael Tumposky, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 23, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
William Harrington, Litigation Attorney on Oct 31, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse Attorney Freeley. I have worked with him in the past and he is always well prepared. He is a very experienced trial attorney who also has a great understanding of the law. He will work tirelessly and effectively for his client both in criminal defense and in personal injury and other civil litigation matters.