Kelly Cusack

Kelly Cusack

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +3 more

1988 Centre Street, Boston, MA

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Attorney Cusack represents clients in all phases of the criminal process ranging from arraignment to trial before District or Superior Courts in Massachusetts.

17 years

50%
DUI and DWI 10%

Being arrested for an OUI has significant collateral consequences, including having your driver's license suspended. You need an experienced lawyer to assist in the process.

17 years

10%
Drug Crime 10%

Being charged with a crime because of addiction or substance abuse disorder is difficult. You need a lawyer with empathy and compassion.

17 years

10%
Expungement 10%

If you were previously arrested or convicted of a crime, a lawyer can help you remove those charges or seal your record from public view. This can be beneficial for both your professional and personal life.

17 years

10%
Sex Crime 10%

Being accused of a sex crime is devastating to both someone personally and professionally. It is a crime that carries significant stigma. Having an experienced attorney will help ease the procedure.

17 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Being pulled over by police is upsetting, especially when you are given a ticket. This ticket has significant consequences, including adding points to your license. Hiring an attorney right away will prevent long term consequences.

17 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 16 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cusack Law Offices

1988 Centre Street, Boston, MA, 02132

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Kelly Cusack's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Michael | November 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense

Michael Tabb

Ms. Cusack is a very straightforward and dedicated attorney. When I met her she told me from the start what she planned to do, as far as advocating for a motion to suppress(and she was very honest with me and told me she couldn’t make any promises or guarantees, but also that she was very confident a...nd would do her best), and she did just that, she filed for the motion after diligently getting all of the discovery, and we were granted the motion, which in turn, got my case dismissed.

Posted by Maria | December 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Proficient and highly recommend

Attorney Cusack is the best attorney I had the pleasure of working with. She is honest, ethical, and extremely intelligent. Her communication skills stand out from other attorneys as well as a professional. I’ve worked with three other attorneys regarding the same case and when they took my money the...y wouldn’t do the work and waisted time causing me to feel more and more hopeless. Kelly worked diligently organizing my case and did an outstanding job during my jury trial and I won by being found not guilty. I wish her even more success in her future.

Posted by Cilla B- | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer!

Kelly is awesome! She has the patience and respect that lawyers should have for their clients. She is a LISTENER, she is compassionate and big at heart. She will give all avenues and let you decide was it is that you want to do with your case. She will give you her opinion- but will always ask you -...what do you think about this?- She represented me in a OUI case out of Dorchester . She was very mindful of all things that are going on in my personal life, and made this clear to the DA. I am very pleased with my NOT GUILTY verdict and the way she treated my case. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She's the BEST. Thank you Kelly for all you have done. Greatly appreciated.

Posted by Jay | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pleased with Kelly's services!!!

After receiving a Massachusetts Uniform Citation with 3 offenses, I decided to seek legal representation. After calling a few different attorneys, I was impressed with Kelly. She was responsive, professional, polite, articulate and knowledgeable. She took the time to meet with me prior to the hear...ing and patiently explain the process. On the day of the hearing, she was prepared and presented well. She was able to get 2 of the 3 charges eliminated. Overall, I was very satisfied with Kelly and would use her again. In my opinion, Kelly’s fees were fair and reasonable.

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Kelly Cusack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Kelly is a great traffic ticket lawyer."

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Samuel Reidy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tamari Kovach

Sex crime lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is a very experienced and talented trial attorney who has wonderful reputation with her peers and court staff. I've seen her in court, first-hand, making persuasive legal arguments and working hard for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Erin Opperman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Attorney Cusack for several years at the Public Defenders Office and she is a smart and experienced attorney who fights for her clients' best interests in and out of court."

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David Pritchard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer based upon her successful track record of winning major cases, knowledge of criminal law as well as her extensive experience working with top expert witnesses hired on behalf of her clients. I would have no hesitation whatsoever to refer a client to her if I was unable to represent them or to hire her myself if I was ever accused of a crime."

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Keren Goldenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kelly is a great lawyer who does amazing work for her clients. She is very confident and skilled in the courtroom and is respected by judges and fellow lawyers. I highly recommend her."

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David Grimaldi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly Cusack is one of the best, most zealous criminal defense attorneys practicing in the Boston area. I have known Kelly for several years and she always fights for the rights and freedom of her clients. She is a superb lawyer, gets great results, and I would highly recommend her to anyone."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Cusack Law Offices PLLC

2009 - 2015

Staff Attorney, Committee for Public Counsel Services

Associations

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

2015 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawy

Education

2009

Suffolk University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Warrantless Searches and Seizures

Social Media Searches

Languages

English

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