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Derege Demissie
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Highly experienced criminal defense lawyer you want on your side when you face the government. My firm provides a no-stone-unturned representation and we fight to win!
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Demissie & Church
929 Massachusetts Ave Ste 101, Cambridge, MA, 02139-3143
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Derege Demissie's Reviews
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Posted by Mohammad | August 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Most knowledgeable Lawyer.
I’m not good at this. Mr. Demissie took my case went straight to trial and won that case. Demissie has so much knowledge. When you ask him a question, he never thinks for a second he just answers. I will highly recommend him to family and friends.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Defense Attorney in MA
Derege Demissie is hands down one of the best defense attorneys in Massachusetts. He has successfully defended clients in state and federal courts. In my case, he overturned an erroneous conviction and defended me at a new trial, proving my innocence to a jury. I am forever grateful for his willin...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
His analysis of the case was incorrect
my case was not the kind of case that mr demissie is skilled at handling. instead of recognizing that, mr demissie urged me onto a course that was hrmful to my case and my life. i cannot recommend him.
Posted by Andy | March 28, 2015
I highly reccomend Atty Demissie
I recently hired Derege Demissie to represent me against a false accusation. He hired an investigator and quickly got to the bottom of it. He unearthed a lot of information that I was not even aware of. By the time the case went to trial we had such an upper hand I knew there was no way we could lose...
Posted by Ann Gethers | August 20, 2014
Terrific Lawyer!
Attorney Demissie represented my child who recently dropped out of college due to substance abuse problems. My son got himself into a major problem and faced serious criminal charges because of what people he associated with were doing. A friend referred me to Atty. Demissie. He was straightforward a...
Derege Demissie's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derege Demissie is an outstanding attorney who gets results for his clients. He is very well known and respected in the legal community. I can't endorse him highly enough!"
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"I've worked with Deregie in criminal matters. He is a great lawyer and is dedicated to his clients. Recommended highly and without reservation."
Jose Serpa
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyers in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers in Crimninal Defense, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
1997
Editor of the Year, Transnational Law Review
Work Experience
2000 - 2004
Partner, Doherty & Demissie
1989 - 2000
Staff Attorney, Committee For Public Counsel Services
Associations
2015 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
2012 - Present
Suffolk Lawyers for JusticeCo-Chair
2013 - 2015
American Civil Liberties Union of MassachusettsVice President
2002 - 2009
Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel ServicesBoard/Committee Member
2000 - 2003
Massachusetts Correctional Legal ServicesBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
USA v. Khun
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. Greene
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. Araujo
Not Guilty
USA v. Boliero
Motion to Dismiss granted
Commonwealth v. Jifa
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. Wolde
Not Guilty
Commonwealth V. Evariste
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. Finigan
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. Mathis
Not Guilty
Education
1997
Suffolk University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1994
George Mason University
Bachelor's degree
Speaking Engagements
2015
CPCS Superior Court Certification Training
Fifth Amendment Right Protection
Publications
1997
1997
The Defender
Co-author, Federalization of the Crime of Murder & the End of Due Process
Languages
Amharic