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 7 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021

Great lawyer

Susan has been my lawyer for 6 year after my very complicated divorce, and post divorce problems with X, she is great!!

Posted by Massi | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A shark that everyone needs

This is the kind of attorney you want. She is a mother who cares about children. Knowledgeable, smart, and very professional. She never leaves your side no matter how little chance you have. I used her for divorce but I used her for real estate too.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2014

A lawyer who gets results!

I have worked closely with Mrs. Champa for the past three years while my divorce case was active. I have found her to always take the time needed to with meet to discuss my then case, as well as to work with me regarding the best interests of my children. As a result of our case being discussed in an... open court, several people approached Mrs. Champa to request her business card. Her demeanor is stern yet very professional. I felt comfortable sharing the details of my case with her. Being faced with slanderous comments from my ex, Mrs. Champa took lawyers straight on. As a result, the impending restraining order was dropped against me. Her efforts helped me to receive joint physical custody of my children. I highly recommend Mrs. Champa's services to any prospective client.

Posted by Tony | April 01, 2014

One of the best attorneys I have seen!

I have been with Susan for 3 years now. She is my second attorney. My first Attorney was more concerned about getting money from me rather than focusing on getting the case done! Susan has since taken my case with my best interest at heart. She does not have to play dirty as I have seen other do as... she knows her stuff. My case has been settled but there are always circumstances which occur after the trial, etc... Susan has the patience of a saint! Some things I have learned which everyone needing an attorney should know. 1. The judge can drag out a case to a ridiculous amount of time. This is NOT the fault of the attorney. So be prepared for a LONG battle. 2. ALL attorneys will require a retainer . This is standard practice among any fine attorney. 3. Jut when you think your case is done, your X will always do something stupid (unless you are lucky) and you may be back in court again. Keep a good log of all important incidences as it will help your attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2014

Susan helps single father achieve full custody in Mass!

I would recommend Susan for any area of law that she would be willing to take on. She is a no nonsense lawyer and gets the job done. I was not married and had two children. In Mass, apparently, the fathers do not get any rights to their children without being married or going to court to get them s...o I had an uphill battle for years. This includes three years of constant court hearings, trials, contempts, and so on. I met Susan by chance and decided to give her a shot representing me because I had already been going through this process for years and was not happy with the results so far. Susan, within six months, changed the whole case around and got myself a judgment of Full Custody. I couldn't be happier with my decision to hire Susan. I have been forced to hire/deal with many lawyers in the last few years and I did not feel like any of them were completely on my side and some were unwilling to fight for what I knew was right. Susan, on the other hand, always made me feel like she not only understood my position but that she was on the same page with me about what needed to happen. She not once tried to pressure me into making an agreement that I didn't feel good about which, in my experience, is rare to find in a lawyer. How could you trust a lawyer to truly fight for your cause and what you believe is right if they don't believe it themselves? Anybody that is having custody/divorce disputes, I highly recommend you hire this Susan. I also have to say, compared to other lawyers, her price was very good for what she got done.

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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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