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
Extensive experience concerning felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, arraignments, bail arguments, dangerousness hearings, restitution hearings, probation detention hearings, motions practice, expert witnesses and trials.
9 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2011 | 12/02/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
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 |
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Principal | Gioia Law, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Staff Attorney | Committe for Public Counsel Services | 2011 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
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AVVO Legal Guides | Search and Seizure | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of New Hampshire | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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, Criminal defense 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.
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