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Michelle DeCourcey

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charlestown, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

40 Warren Street, 3rd Floor, Charlestown, MA

About Michelle

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Criminal Defense 75%

Practiced criminal law for 7 years, primarily as an Assistant District Attorney before forming a private firm focused on criminal defense and divorce.

19 years

75%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

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Michelle J. DeCourcey, Attorney at Law

40 Warren Street, 3rd Floor, Charlestown, MA, 02129-0209

MICHELLE J. DECOURCEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Po Box 290517, Charlestown, MA, 02129-0209

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Michelle DeCourcey's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

criminal case she got me dismissal !

Attorney DeCourcey was my lawyer in a criminal matter. She found out that there was no Statute in my situation and therefore I had not broken any law. She did all of this while consulting back and forth with me/ and looking at it from different angles. I've wanted to have her advocate for me, but als...o advocate for myself so I would constantly send her emails of what I thought might help (probably getting in her way more than helping). In the end she went up against the prosecutor who was new and relentless "trying to make his bones". She could not make the prosecutors dismiss the charges against me, however, she did get through to the judge who determined that everything she had found out that I didn't commit the crime in question. I feel if she didn't do that research and come to the conclusion that she would have continued fighting on my behalf arguing other theories to show there was no criminal offense. Very professional and I would recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Legal Advisor!

Ms. DeCourcey was very helpful and provided me with a lot of information about my legal case. She is very professional but cares about you/your case on a personal level. I highly recommend her!

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Hether Cahill

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Michelle many years ago in law school and was her partner in moot court competitions. I was instantly impressed with her natural courtroom demeanor and ability to persuade the judge and jurors. During her many years as a criminal prosecutor, she showed her passion and zealous advocacy for victims, ability to advocate, quick thinking on her feet in the courtroom, and vast trial and courtroom experiences. Not only does Michelle have a keen understanding of both criminal and family law, she prioritizes each client and commits herself to advising them best in their unique situation. I wholeheartedly endorse Michelle."

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Alisha Tomasino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Other

"I give Attorney DeCourcey my highest recommendation. She is very knowledgeable, effective and ethical. She's attentive to her clients. She's also a former district attorney and an incredible litigator in the courtroom, making her a formidable opponent."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder, Michelle J. DeCourcey, Attorney at Law

2007 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, Essex County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

2014 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Education

2006

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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