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 | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Mitch | July 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attention

She has a great grasped on mental health issues and is so respected by the Suffolk County courts and detention centers. In two minutes of a phone call to her she had the entire issue diagnosed and carried resolution to the end in six weeks. Everything she explained to us happened in the time frame s...he layed-out.

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 anonymous | November 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Simply Amazing!!!

Very Professional, Efficient Diligent and patient. Kelly restores lives! I was incarcerated facing felony charges stemming from possession of firearms and related Offenses. I faced a sentence of 5-7 years if I lost @ trial & Kelly mounted the best defense and I received a verdict by jury of NOT GUILT...Y! I also faced a prior Aggravated Felony conviction that made me eligible for deportation. Kelly helped me vacate and get that case put back on new trial list and with her help and advice and a collaboration with the CPC lawyers from the immigration impact unit I was able to get LPR (Green Card) status restored. Definitely the Best experience I’ve had dealing with court appointed or private lawyers. Kelly is a true life saver. So if your in the market for legal representation from someone Legit contact Kelly Cusack.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I couldn't have done it without her.

My DUI was the most stressful event in my life by far and after I met Kelly she really put my mind at ease. After sitting down with her and her walking through all of the steps we were going to take I really saw a light at the end of a tunnel. When something like this happens it really goes a long wa...y to have someone kind to help you. Kelly is amazing and if you are reading this you've found the right person to represent you.

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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

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Languages

English

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