Derege Demissie

Derege Demissie

Criminal defense Attorney at Cambridge, MA

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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 for 25 years

State MA

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Acquired 1997

Updated 12/26/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Demissie & Church

929 Massachusetts Ave Ste 101

Cambridge, MA, 02139-3143

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4.2 / 5.0

9 customer reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2019

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 willingness to fight for justice. Derege is a superhero and a super lawyer!

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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. I was right! Great guy and a very talented lawyer!

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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 and very thoughtful. He advised my son to take the case to trial as he had a good chance of winning. He presented the case and won not guilty verdict on all charges.

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Posted by Michael | July 26, 2014

Can't say enough about him!

I hired attorney demissie last year to help with a major case. He handled my case in a very professional manner with excellent legal strategy. He was brilliant and I cannot be happier with his service.

Posted by Rick | February 4, 2014

The best lawyer lawyer when it matters most

I hired Attorney Demissie to represent me in a state felony case. He encouraged me to opt for a jury trial instead of taking a deal that I was being offered. One thing I can say is that he is fearless and strong and doesn't back down. When I first met him, I thought he was soft spoken. When we went to court, he was unbelievable. He is very respected by the judge and I though the jury listened to him more than the prosecutor. He was in total control. I won all nine counts and walked out with him.

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Posted by Mary | May 7, 2013

Great Lawyer

Derege represented my son in major felony charge out of the suffolk superior court. Despite the govt wiretap evidence and purported "confession" he won a not guilty verdict for my son. I will forever be indebted to him.

Posted by Amy Jones | November 10, 2011

Great Lawyer!

I retained Attorney Derege Demissie to represent me and my company a year ago. he did an outstanding job fo me. He was prompt. very well prepared and knew his stuff. He was more focused on getting me the best result than just getting paid. He was not cheap but worth every dime I paid him.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2013

I do not recommend him

He was a little too focused on himself. His advise was poor and later I found out that I was correct in NOT hiring him.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2019

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.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Doherty & Demissie
2000 - 2004

Staff Attorney
Committee For Public Counsel Services
1989 - 2000

Education

Suffolk University Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1997

George Mason University
Bachelor's degree
1994

Legal Cases

USA v. Khun
Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Araujo
Not Guilty

USA v. Boliero
Motion to Dismiss granted

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Associations

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Vice President
2015 - Present

Suffolk Lawyers for Justice
Co-Chair
2012 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts
Vice President
2013 - 2015

Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services
Board/Committee Member
2002 - 2009

Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services
Board Member
2000 - 2003

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Languages Spoken

Amharic

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers in Criminal Defense
Super Lawyers
2015

Super Lawyers in Crimninal Defense
Super Lawyers
2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2014

Editor of the Year
Transnational Law Review
1997

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Publications

The Defender
Co-author, Federalization of the Crime of Murder & the End of Due Process
1997

Transnational Law Review
SELF-DETERMINATION INCLUDING SECESSION VS. THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF NATION-STATES: A PRIMA FACIE CASE FOR SECESSION
1997

Speaking Engagements

CPCS Superior Court Certification Training
Fifth Amendment Right Protection
2015

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Jamison House

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 31
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"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!"