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Admitted to the practice of law in the United States Supreme Court; in all jurisdictions and courts for the state of California; in all jurisdictions and courts for the state of Massachusetts; in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; in the Unites States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit; in the U.S. District Court for the State of Massachusetts; and in the United States Courts of Appeal for the First Circuit.
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Cambridge Riverview Center, 245 First Street, 18th Floor, Cambridge, MA, 02142-1292
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Posted by DW | September 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Shaw represented me in a completely unfair murder case and overturned the conviction. He is totally different from most lawyers. He is one in a million! What sets him apart is his authenticity and thoughtfulness. He is as real as they come. What you see is what you get. He wears his being on his ...
Posted by W.P. | September 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Many qualities set Mr. Shaw apart. He has incredible attention to detail, time management, great communication, he is humble, and easy to approach. Mr. Shaw likes to speak with his clients and family members himself. We do not need to call his office, we call his personal cellphone and email him, we...
Posted by A.M. | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Robert Shaw represented me in a very serious murder case where I was wrongfully convicted and won. I was sentenced to life in prison. He was very strategic and efficient. He put 110% into every aspect of my case. He was open minded to my thoughts and broke down each issues effortlessly. The first wor...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I highly and whole heartily recommend Robert Shaw Jr. as an attorney. Our experience with him was positive from the first moment we consulted him. He was attentive, thorough and helpful during times that were extremely difficult for me and my family. He is one of the most knowledgeable, skilled, har...
Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Shaw has been the best thing that happened in my life and for my family. He has been our voice in the courtroom. Mr. Shaw has given us hope when we felt hopeless. Mr. Shaw is the Truth. He has treated us as family. I love Mr. Shaw. He fought and didn't hold back anything, he went to war in t...
"Mr. Shaw appears to be an incredible asset to his practice area. His coupling of Constitutional Law with Defense Law is outstanding. More Defense attorneys should follow in his footsteps!"
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
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"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Shaw is who I would recommend as criminal defense counsel in Middlesex County as relates to any criminal defense matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shaw is a highly skilled and effective criminal defense attorney. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I personally endorse Attorney Shaw for being an outstanding practitioner in his field and for delivering quality legal work to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"Robert F. Shaw Jr. is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend whole heartedly."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, ASLA, American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, ASLA, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, ASLA, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, National Trial Lawyers
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Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, ASLA, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, ASLA, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts, ASLA, American Society of Legal Advocates
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2012 Lawyer of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
2009
Invited Speaker, MACDL Annual Advanced Skills Seminar, Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2009
Invited Faculty Member, MCLE, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
2008
Certified Murder List Panel, Committee for Public Counsel Services
2007
Appointment for 4 year term to Appellate Panel, U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeal
2003
Mentor to Attorneys, Post-Conviction Panel, Committee for Public Counsel Services
2000
Certified Post-Conviction Panel, Committee for Public Counsel Services
1997
Magna Cum Laude, Boston College Law School
1999 - Present
Member, Law Offices of Robert F. Shaw, Jr.
1997 - 1999
Associate, Roche, Carens & DeGiacomo P,C,
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First Degree Murder Conviction Vacated, New Trial Granted, Sentence of Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole Overturned.
Verdict Vacated, New Trial Granted. Murder conviction and sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole overturned.
New Trial Granted. Murder conviction and sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole overturned.
Murder conviction and sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole reversed, case remanded for new trial.
Murder conviction vacated, judgment to enter for defendant.
Murder conviction overturned.
Murder conviction and Sentence of Life in Prison without the Possibility of Parole Reversed, remanded for a new trial.
Murder conviction and sentence of Life in Prison without Possibility of Parole vacated and case remanded for resentencing.
Murder conviction Reversed, Verdict Set Aside, Remanded for New Trial.
Murder conviction Reversed, Verdict Set Aside, Remanded for New Trial.
New Trial Granted
Trial Court Denial Vacated
New Prospective Rule
New Trial Granted
Sentence vacated, remanded with order.
Judgments Reversed, Verdicts Set Aside
Judgments Reversed, Verdicts Set Aside
Judgments Reversed, Verdicts Set Aside
Judgments Reversed, Verdicts Set Aside
Trial Court's Order Vacated, Case Remanded
Case Dismissed
1,200,000.00 Settlement
Judgments Reversed, Verdicts Set Aside
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