Adam C. Russell

Adam C. Russell

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 15 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Brighton, MA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

309 Washington Street, Brighton, MA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Significant, proven trial experience gets better offers from prosecutors and not guilty verdicts with juries. Get a lawyer who does the work necessary to get a not guilty. Independent investigations make the difference.

16 years

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DUI and DWI 50%

OUI trials often boil down to the jury's evaluation of the credibility of an officer's observations. Don't let a police officer provide an opinion about reduced ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Commonwealth v. Canty , 466 Mass. 535 (2013).

16 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

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Russell Defense Firm

309 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

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Adam C. Russell's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Joseph | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dedicated and Determined

Adam is dedicated to your case and determined to win. I had a first time OUI case which Adam got dismissed! After a long and enduring process Adam kept me in the loop, promptly responded to emails and remaind transparent throughout the whole process. He took me to the scene of the accusations to prop...erly investigate the incident. He thoroughly took pictures and statements and showed ferocity in the court. I would highly recommend Adam to anyone seeking a criminal defense lawyer. Joseph K.

Posted by ron | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

attention to detail

3 rd offense oui in mass, Adam was able to keep my license for the entire time of the trail. He expedited trial to less than 3 months, He kept me informed the entire time with motions being filed and mandating evidence being locked into place 1 full month prior to trial. Adam was completely honest t...he entire time and worked steadily against the prosecution. He addressed every issue head on and won. I was in a very procures sitituation and he worked diligently to take it to trial and won my case.

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Adam C. Russell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Neyman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate. Tough, practical and tenacious."

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Jefferson Boone

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam has an office next door to mine, and we constantly exchange stories and theories. He is an expert in criminal defense and I have picked his brain on several occasions, with good results. His knowledge, courtroom presence and zeal combine to make him paramount in whatever matter he is engaged for. I recommend him."

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Kevin Barron

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam Russel is a diligent lawyer who prepares and tries his cases well. He has the savvy and toughness a lawyer needs to succeed in Eastern Massachusetts and in my twenty-five years at the bar I have not seen a star rise as fast. I do not hesitate in referring him clients because I can be confident in the outcome. If the client is not satisfied with Adam, the client probably cannot be helped."

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John Burke

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Russell has an excellent command in DWI law, but he is also a good Personal Injury Attorney. Attorney Russell and I worked on a very complicated personal injury case together. I was immediately impressed with his research of the case before our first meeting and his willingness to dive right into the case. I was also impressed with his ability to effectively communicate with our client. Attorney Russell and I worked on a criminal case together where our client was charged in Maine and Massachusetts. This was not an easy case. Once again, Attorney Russell impressed me with his advocacy for our mutual client."

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Charles Fasoldt

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A capable and competent attorney, Adam Russell represents his clients well; he care for them and fights zealously. I highly recommend him."

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Preston Leonard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is enthusiastic and zealous in the defense of his clients. He's very hard working and constantly seeking to improve his craft. As a criminal defense advocate, he takes a strong stance fighting for a verdict of Not Guilty - or a dismissal of charges, instead of simply walking clients through a guilty plea"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Russell Defense Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

National College for DUI Defense, Inc.

General Member

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2011 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Social Law Library

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Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. CK

NOT GUILTY VERDICT

Commonwealth v. JH

dismissal

Commonwealth v. CB

Dismissed

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Education

2010

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Southern Maine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Waltham Landlord Association

Signs of drug activity

Publications

2009

National College for DUI Defense, Inc. DUI Laws of your state: Vermont

Languages

English

Activity

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