Susan Correia-Champa

Susan Correia-Champa

also known as Law Offices of Susan Correia-Champa, LLC

4.3
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

295 Devonshire St, Boston, MA

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

domestic relations, custody disputes, removal of minor children out of the Commonwealth, domestic abuse, Guardian Ad Litem service in the investigation of custody, parenting time

32 years

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

felonies and misdemeanors, including drug offenses,OUI/drunk driving, violation of 209A restraining orders, assault & battery, domestic violence, violent crimes

35 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Susan Correia-Champa, LLC

295 Devonshire St, Boston, MA, 02110-1220

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Susan Correia-Champa's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Effective, caring, and honest attorney

If I could leave 6 stars in this review, I would. Susan has represented me in a high conflict custody battle for several years. Susan was the second attorney I hired for my case; she was able to fix the mess made by my first attorney. Susan has responded to repeated motions from my ex with effici...ency and expertise. Susan met me on the weekends and after hours to prep for the two trials brought forth by my ex and I came out of the trials with solid orders that have brought more stability to my situation to which I attribute to Susan's knowledge and experience. We essentially "won" both trials. Susan is highly knowledgeable of the law and the judges which is an invaluable asset when going through the court system. Susan has also been available to touch base on issues as they arise after my last trial, responding quickly and always advising me honestly, telling me risks and benefits to pursuing motions, contempts, etc. Susan truly cares about her clients and their children. Susan's paralegal Ela is extremely efficient and is invaluable to Susan's team as well. Susan has guided me through this very difficult process and am very thankful to work with her. I highly recommend Susan.

Posted by Jennifer | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Skilled, Knowledgable, Amazing Attorney

Susan and her team really helped my situation with my partner. She is highly skilled and dedicated to her clients and in her profession. She really cared for my situation and fought hard on my behalf. Susan did a good job of advocating for me and my situation. I am so grateful for her hard work an...d professionalism. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to defend them in their case.

Posted by Chris | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Skilled attorney around child custody / parental alienation cases

I wish I hired Susan three years earlier when I abruptly lost contact with my younger daughter. I had hired an attorney to work on resuming contact when this all started. Unfortunately, the attorney I hired failed to understand the complexities of parental alienation and the situation deteriorated.... I hired Susan after consulting with an expert in the field of parental alienation. The expert recommended Susan since she had a grasp of both the legal and psychological issues around parental alienation. This knowledge was extremely helpful in developing the appropriate parenting plan while being firm with the opposing side. I strongly recommend Susan as a result.

Posted by Michael | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate, Dedicated, Aggressive, Knowledgeable Attorney with a Heart!

Susan and her team worked with me to make great choices, negotiated and protected me and my family's best interest against all odds and always with a smile! She prides herself in knows her clients and their family as if we truly were her own family. She is always very positive and strives towards wor...king for win/win situations and helped me make the best choices with a very challenging situation while being very strategic in her forethought to take care of our short and long term challenges always planning many moves ahead. She is a perfect mix of being aggressive and not afraid of a challenge yet her compassionate and calm nature puts you at peace and this calm is felt even as you enter the court room with her. She is the first one to say pick your battles, not because she has better things to do, but because sometimes we need someone to protect us from ourselves, especially when emotions run high and I greatly appreciate that heart and dedication. After meeting with Susan I knew I would never hire anyone else to fight for the best interest of my son and our family. Highly qualified and always striving above and beyond with such heart, I am thankful everyday for all Susan has done!

Posted by Carrie Chapman | March 28, 2014

Fantastic Lawyer!!! HIGHLY recommend!

I cannot say enough good things about Susan. She guided me through a very complex 4 year divorce and custody process. It was extremely scary going into it, but she met me at the courthouse with a calm smile each time and made the whole process much easier than I think it would have been with anyo...ne else. Susan worked MUCH harder than what I paid her to do. I would think of something that needed to be done, and it had ALREADY been done. Every question I asked was answered with confidence and she was right every time. If you need a lawyer who KNOWS the law, front and back and is willing to put the time into getting things done the way you need, hire Susan! VERY knowledgable! Highly recommend. Would send my friends and family to her without any thought!

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Susan Correia-Champa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Levy

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. She is great at what she does and you would be lucky to have her as your attorney."

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Jeffrey Melick

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan is an excellent lawyer. She is very practical and knows the law. She knows how to put a case together in a way that makes sense, and has a lot of experience and common sense. I am happy to endorse her."

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Alisha Tomasino

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Susan Correia-Champa, LLC

1997 - 2017

Partner, Corriea-Champa & Mailhot

1994 - 1997

Partner, Gindes & Correia

1989 - 1996

Associate, Cullen & Butters

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers (MAWL)

Education

1990

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Suffolk University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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