$ 300-500 per hour
also known as Law Office of Kevin Seaver
Trusted Massachusetts DCF Lawyer Since 1991. Attorney Kevin Seaver has helped Massachusetts families facing DCF investigations, child custody disputes, divorce, and family law matters since 1991. With more than 35 years of experience and involvement in over 1,000 DCF-related matters, he provides guidance and advocacy for families facing difficult legal challenges. Attorney Seaver holds a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, an A+ BBB Rating, and the 2026 Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award
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35 years
$ 300-500 per hour
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Acquired: 1991
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8 Whittier Place, Suite 1A, Boston, MA, 02114-1498
187 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kate | April 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
51A Daycare provider investigation
Hi, My name is Kate. I am a daycare provider. Recently my staff accused me falsely for child abuse. As they were scared they will be accused for it by my parents. But the truth was totally different. I hired Kevin once DCF raided my Daycare and involved police in it. I was totally in shock and took t...
I thank you for talking about how DCF raided your daycare and involved the police in it. I appreciate you stating Kevin "is the best attorney in Massachusetts for handling DCF", as well as my team being "excellent". I'm so thrilled we got your case unsupported. You and your family deserved such relief. Thank you for your kind words, Kate.
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
The real deal
I don’t think people really understand that with Attorney Seaver this is not a 9-to-5 job for him. He lives and breathes for his clients around the clock. His top priority is helping people regain their lives while dealing with all of DCFS tricks. This is something he gets a lot of joy and satisfa...
Thank you for saying I live and breathe for my clients. That is very kind of you. I really appreciate you recognizing I assist my clients navigate through, "DCF's Tricks" Thank you for sharing I am the "real deal" and I will fight for you. Those words resinate well with me, and go to the core of my soul. I appreciate your testimony that came from the bottom of your heart.
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
A Needed Expert
If you ever get involved with DCF, your first call should be to Attorney Kevin Seaver an expert in DCF law. From that initial phone call, that day, Kevin already began working diligently on our case. Kevin worked tirelessly for us, gave us his personal cell phone to call anytime and we received cal...
We appreciate you for recognizing we earned our five star rating. Thank you for saying your, "first call should be to Kevin Seaver when you're involved with DCF" Your success in getting DCF out of your life was following our insightful step by step plan. It was a pleasure to guide you through your investigation.
Posted by Akmal Pulat | December 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Serious Allegations of Children Sexual Abuse are reversed
I went through real hard situation in my life for past 3 years. But today it is the best day in my life and I have a chance to see my children again. During my divorce I was accused of my children’s sexual abuse. I have two daughters 3 and 4 at the time when I was accused. I was accused of raping t...
So sorry you “went through a real hard situation “ with DCF during your assessment and later two Fair Hearings whereby it was alleged you sexually abused your two daughters twice. It was our extreme pleasure to fight these bogus, false fraudulent allegations for you against DCF. No one should have to go thru 3 years of DCF persecutions . The accusations came “out of nowhere” and like in most instances were a “complete surprise”. I am also so sorry you had to be in such a “dark place” with potential “criminal charges” hanging over your head. This “shock” and feeling like a “monster “ is and was so unfair. Thank you for “highly recommending the law office of Kevin Patrick Seaver to fight for your children” on both appeals. I thank you for your phone call from the Middle East on New Years Eve. It brought tears to my eyes to know the impact and difference this has made in your lie and especially your children. I so wish you blue skies and much harmony, wisdom and time with your daughters this year. Again, thank you for the kind praise and belief in me and my “team”!!!
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Saved our family
Attorney Kevin was very attentive, strategic, and a great advisor every step of the way to guide us through a DCF matter. I highly recommend him. His efforts resulted in DCF closing the case in less than 5 months. He’s a star in his field and he’ll help from every angle to ensure your family is secur...
Thank you for such kind words about being a “Star”, protecting families is what we do day in and day out. Glad you got such a quick closure of your matter. Again, thank you. Kevin Seaver
"Mr. Seaver is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."
"I endorse Attorney Seaver as an attorney who is both dedicated to his clients and knowledgeable of his field."
"I endorse this Kevin. I know of no attorney with the specialty and experience in handling DCF matters that Kevin has."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've heard of his reputation and understand that he is a committed advocate."
"Kevin is a trusted colleague that I have know for almost 30 years. When necessary for complicated child and family matters I will consult with him for opinion as well as guidance. I would recommend Kevin for your family law needs."
"I endorse Attorney Seaver. I have known Atty. Seaver for decades and have been aware of his good works through observation and having been on the opposite sides of cases several times. He is knowledgeable and diligent in his practice."
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2026
Client's Choice, Avvo
2026
CLIENT CHAMPION PLATINUM AWARD, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Certificate of Accreditation, Better Business Bureau
2026
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2025
Client's Choice, Avvo
2025
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2022
Excellence in the Practice of Law, Top Rated Lawyers
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2021
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2020
Top Contributor, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Lawyers of Distinction, New York Times
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2018
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2017
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
1989
Distinguished Student Award, New England School of Law
1989
Cum Laude, New England School of Law
1991 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver
2002 - Present
Massachusetts Juvenile Bar AssociationChairman
2016 - 2022
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
Massachusetts Bar Association, Juvenile & Child Welfare SectionChairman
2002 - 2010
Member – Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association (2000–2010)Member
2001 - 2026
Boston Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 2026
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
1991 - 2026
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1991 - 2009
American Association for JusticeMember
Case Was Closed Quickly and Kids Were Safe!
1991
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2024
How to build, manage, and scale a highly successful niche practice
2022
Law firm management, scaling your practice, and business strategies
2008
Mandatory Reporting Of Child Abuse: The 51A And B Process From Reporting To Appeal
2006
Instructed legal and social work professionals on the technicalities of Massachusetts child abuse allegations, administrative investigations, and the appeals process
1999
Everything Legal
2008
2006
English
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