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About Patrick
A native of Brookline, Massachusetts, Attorney Patrick M. Gioia tenaciously pursues his clients' interests.
He has tried several cases to a jury and his practice is committed to providing superior representation.
2018-2019 Highlights: Wrentham District Court: Client found not guilty of kidnapping, strangulation, threats and domestic assault and battery after jury trial. Attorney’s General Office: After investigation, no charges to issue. Boston Municipal Court: Appear for Defendant at hearing for Harassment Prevention Order - Order not extended. Wrentham District Court: After jury trial, client found not guilty of OUI marijuana and negligent operation. Boston Municipal Court: Carry a dangerous weapon and distribution of a controlled substance in a park zone- Dismissed. Dorchester District Court: Appear for Plaintiff at Hearing for Harassment Prevention Order - Order Extended. Dudley District Court: Petition to Seal criminal record Allowed. Hingham District Court: Assault and battery on a family member dismissed – case dismissed. Quincy District Court: Motion to dismiss breaking and entering and vandalism allowed – case dismissed; Quincy District Court: motion to suppress evidence from search allowed; motion to suppress statements allowed. Malden District Court: Assault and battery charge dismissed day of trial – case dismissed. Suffolk Superior Court: No probation violation found after full hearing. Brookline District Court: Petition to seal allowed. BMC-West Roxbury: HPO order terminated. BMC-Central: Accord and Satisfaction prior to arraignment allowed – case dismissed. Cambridge District Court: Motion to dismiss charge of reckless endangerment of child allowed. Quincy District Court: Receiving stolen property charge dismissed at motion to suppress hearing – case dismissed. Suffolk Superior Court: Motion to dismiss felony larceny allowed. Taunton District Court: Client given pre-trial diversion for abuse prevention order violation. Falmouth District Court: Larceny charge dismissed day of trial – case dismissed. Quincy District Court: OUI Drugs, dismissed day of trial – case dismissed. Boston Municipal Court: Failure to register charge nolle prossed day of trial – case dismissed. Malden District Court: Motion to remove default denied, judgment for Plaintiff entered. Boston Municipal Court: Violation of restraining order charge dismissed day of trial – case dismissed. Woburn District Court: Violation of wiretapping statute nolle prossed prior to arraignment – case dismissed.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 70%
Extensive experience concerning felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, arraignments, bail arguments, dangerousness hearings, restitution hearings, probation detention hearings, motions practice, expert witnesses and trials.
7 years
- DUI and DWI: 20%
- Litigation: 10%
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 2011 | 09/16/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
| Invitee to 2017 First Circuit Judicial Conference | Honorable Rya W. Zobel | 2017 |
| Pro Bono Award | Norfolk County Bar Association | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Gioia Law, LLC | 2016 - Present |
| Staff Attorney | Committe for Public Counsel Services | 2011 - 2016 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bar Association | N/A | 2017 - Present |
| Quincy Bar Association | Secretary | 2017 - Present |
| Norfolk County Bar Association | N/A | 2016 - Present |
| Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2012 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2012 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AVVO Legal Guides | Search and Seizure | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| University of New Hampshire | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Court: Teamwork and Collaboration | Defense Attorney's in Mental Health Court | 2018 |
| Crisis Intervention Training | Criminal Defendants and Mental Health | 2018 |
| Correctional Crisis Intervention Training | Criminal reform | 2017 |
| Norfolk County Bar Association Annual Dinner | Mental Health Court | 2016 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Wrentham District Court OUI Trial, Not Guilty | Not Guilty, all counts |
| Wrentham District Court Strangulation Jury Trial, Not Guilty | Not Guilty Strangulation and Kidnapping |
| Milford District Court | Case Dismissed |
| Domestic Assault and Battery; Brookline District Court | Case Dismissed |
| Clerk Magistrate's Hearing; Waltham District Court | No complaint issued |
| Criminal Record Sealing; Fall River District Court | Record Sealed |
|---|---|
| Case Dismissed Prior to Arraignment; Quincy District Court | Case Dismissed |
| Quincy District Court | Charge dismissed, defendant released |
| Norfolk Superior Court | Defendant not held in cutody without bail |
| Wrentham District Court | All charges dismissed |
| Taunton District Court | Case dismissed |
| New Bedford District Court | Not Guilty, All Counts |
| New Bedford District Court | Not Guilty, All Counts |
| Bristol County Superior Court | Defendant released from custody |
Great lawyer. Highly recommend
Posted by SR
Thu May 17 2018
Great lawyer
Posted by JB
Fri Aug 12 2016
Attorney endorsements
(6)Matthew Barison, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Patrick works very hard for his clients and is well respected within the legal community.
Zachary Lown, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Gioia is dedicated, energetic and careful. I strongly recommend him.
Rahul Aggarwal, Real estate Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Matthew Kidd, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Attorney Gioia as an experienced, well-trained, seasoned, and diligent attorney. He is committed to providing his clients top-notch advocacy at all costs. You will not find a better criminal defense attorney. I wholeheartedly and without reservation, endorse Attorney Patrick Gioia.
Tabitha Bolden, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Patrick is a compassionate, creative, dedicated, and passionate advocate. Even given the toughest cases and clients I have always seen him as nothing less than professional and when conferencing cases together he has proven himself to be very creative which can be an important asset to a criminal defense attorney.
Jason Green, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Gioia is a zealous and dedicated advocate for his clients. We worked together for several years at the Public Defender's Office, and I had an opportunity to view Attorney Gioia's work first-hand. He has a tremendous courtroom presence, excellent reputation, and makes his clients his number one priority. I highly endorse Attorney Patrick Gioia.
Cost
- Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
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