About me
A Deeply Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer.
This attorney should have a "10" rating on Avvo. The single disciplinary case regarding a 1998 client is described in the profile section.
Some more recent jury trials:
- First-degree murder, Plymouth County Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm v. MR)
- Aggravated Rape, Rape of a Child by Force, Indecent Assault and Battery, Suffolk Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm v. KB)
- Domestic Assault and Battery, Intimidation of a Witness, Carrying a Firearm, Malicious Destruction of Property, Middlesex County Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. MM)
- Violation of a 209A Restraining Order, Threats to Kill, Plymouth County District Court: Not guilty all counts(Comm. v. GT)
- Indecent Assault and Battery (3 counts), Intimidation of a WItness: Not guilty all counts (Comm v. RJ)
- Aggravated Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Attempted Murder), Suffolk Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. JB)
- Aggravated Rape, Rape of a Child by Force, Rape and Abuse of a Child, Indecent Assault and Battery, Youthful Offender Life Felony Trial, Essex County Juvenile Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. LF)
- Indecent assault and battery, Worcester County District Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v TH)
- Carrying a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent To Distribute, Suffolk County Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. WT).
- Mayhem, Aggravated Assault and Battery, Suffolk County Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. AC).
- Carrying a Firearm, Armed Career Criminal Violation, Suffolk County Superior Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. MR).
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Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Plymouth County District Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm.v. ER).
- Operating to Endanger, Boston Municipal Court: Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. SD).
- Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault and Battery, Boston Municipal Court (West Roxbury): Not guilty all counts (Comm. v. WR).
Languages spoken: Spanish, Portuguese, English
Practice areas
Licensed
- Criminal Defense: 75%21 years
- DUI & DWI: 20%21 years
- Speeding Ticket: 5%21 years
Payment
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
Attorney endorsements
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MoreI endorse this lawyer having worked with him in Suffolk Superior on some very serious matters. I enjoyed working with him as co-counsel and would gladly work with him again.
Joseph Mahaney Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
MoreAs former prosecutor I had heard of Attorney Serpa's skills as a litigator, and when I had a case against him, I could say from first hand experience that his skills far outweighed his excellent reputation. Any client that retains him will automatically have an upper hand. Very lucky to have worked with him in the past. He is a contributor to the profession.
George Papachristos Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Contact info
20 Park Plaza
Suite 400
Boston, MA, 02116
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1995 | 08/28/2016 |
| ME | Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice | 2010 | 09/16/2016 |
| RI | Inactive | 2006 | 09/15/2016 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
Reciprocal - Suspension
issued in ME, 2014updated
This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Maine.
Jose’s comment: “SAME 1998 CLIENT IN MA, RI AND ME. In 1998 I was a young lawyer doing court-appointed cases. I represented a client in a difficult case. He pled guilty. He resurfaced in 2011 with a new lawyer in more criminal trouble and making false claims about me to get his 1998 case dismissed. It worked. At a hearing of my case, the client changed his accusation. He said I had been an honest and effective lawyer. 60-day suspension because of a faulty memory of minor fact 15 years before.”
Reciprocal - Suspension
issued in RI, 2014updated
This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Rhode Island.
Jose’s comment: “SAME 1998 CLIENT IN MA, RI AND ME. In 1998 I was a young lawyer doing court-appointed cases. I represented a client in a difficult case. He pled guilty. He resurfaced in 2011 with a new lawyer in more criminal trouble and making false claims about me to get his 1998 case dismissed. It worked. At a hearing of my case, the client changed his accusation. He said I had been an honest and effective lawyer. 60-day suspension because of a faulty memory of minor fact 15 years before.”
Suspension
issued in MA, 2014updated
This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Jose’s comment: “SAME 1998 CLIENT IN MA, RI AND ME. In 1998 I was a young lawyer doing court-appointed cases. I represented a client in a difficult case. He pled guilty. He resurfaced in 2011 with a new lawyer in more criminal trouble and making false claims about me to get his 1998 case dismissed. It worked. At a hearing of my case, the client changed his accusation. He said I had been an honest and effective lawyer. 60-day suspension because of a faulty memory of minor fact 15 years before.”
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| Legal guides |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Owner | Serpa Law Office | 1998 - Present |
| Attorney | Regan Associates, Chartered | 2003 - 2014 |
| Owner | Law Office of J. Serpa | 1998 - 2003 |
| Attorney | Legal Aid Society Nyc | 1996 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
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| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Boston Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2008 - Present |
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| Serpa Law Office | Clerk Magistrate's Hearings | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suffolk University Law Review | About Serpa Law Office | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suffolk University Law Review | Sobre Serpa Law Office- Spanish | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | Search and seizure. | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | Age of consent | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | DUI Defense | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | DUI License Suspensions | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | Domestic Violence | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | Sex Offenses | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | Firearms Offenses | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Serpa Law Office | Miranda rights | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suffolk University Law Review | Serpa Law Office Practice Areas | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suffolk University Law Review | Serpa Law Office Areas de Especializacion | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Georgetown University Law Center | Criminal & Constitutional Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1996 |
| Suffolk University Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| No Speaking Engagements Yet | None | 2016 |