Sean F. Donahue

Sean F. Donahue

also known as Sean Donahue

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Land Use & Zoning

90 Canal Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Felonies, misdemeanors, sexual assault, violent and non-violent crimes, firearms and weapons-related charges, drug trafficking, drug distribution, domestic violence, operating under the influence, and many other types of crime.

21 years

80%
Litigation 15%

Motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, slip and fall, animal bites, and wrongful death. If you have issues with someone and want to sue, you will need a litigation lawyer. Litigation lawyers handle the litigation process and understand all of the ins and outs of the courtroom. A litigation lawyer can also help you decide whether your case is appropriate for a lawsuit, or if it might be better handled through the mediation or arbitration process.

21 years

15%
Land Use and Zoning 5%

Land use and zoning attorneys help you understand land use laws and zoning regulations, both of which concern how you use your land (for businesses, homes, farms, factories, etc.). Zoning regulations specify things such as how close together different types of buildings can be (for example, single-family homes versus high-rise apartment buildings), how far back from the sidewalk buildings must be set, how high you can build, and how much parking you need to provide.

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 34 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Law Office of Sean F. Donahue

90 Canal Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114

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Sean F. Donahue's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Sean Donahue , attorney

Extremely professional at all times , every detail was explained to me , excellent attorney

Posted by Tracey | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If you need a very good, thorough, and experienced lawyer, hire Sean Donahue

I contacted Sean Donahue to defend me when a person accused me of leaving the scene of an accident. The thing that I immediately liked about Sean was his methodical and thorough way of collecting evidence. He also helped by calling the managers of the building next to the location of the incident, to... secure the camera footage to prove my innocence, something I had asked the police to do, but the police were taking their time about it. Additionally, as we needed to speak to a detective, and the only time the detective was available was at 8:00 pm on a Saturday night, Sean came to the meeting at that time. During that meeting, Sean was able to help me a lot. At the hearing, Sean was able to get the case dismissed even without showing the video footage. He really knows how to handle things. While Sean was representing me, he made me aware of my rights, gave great advice, returned my calls within hours, explained everything well, never rushed our meetings, and prepared really well for the hearing. Sean has great rapport with all kinds of people, he truly loves his work, has a range of experience and a great sense of humor.

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Matthew Kidd

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

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"Attorney Donahue is a hardworking, honest, and extremely experienced attorney. He knows the court process better than anyone i know. Attorney Donahue always provides zealous representation for his clients. I have learned a great deal seeing Attorney Donahue in action."

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Tracy Dudevoir

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Glynn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and very professional"

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Claudia Lagos

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Sean F. Donahue

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Private Practice of Law

1992 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston, MA

Associations

2014 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

N/A

New England School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Languages

English

Activity

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