Karen J. Wayne

Karen J. Wayne

also known as Karen J. Wayne Law, Inc.

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Quincy, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Divorce & Separation

15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 301, Quincy, MA

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3

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

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Law Offices of Karen J. Wayne

15 Cottage Avenue, Suite 301, Quincy, MA, 02169

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Karen J. Wayne's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jeff | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney Wayne truly cares and will fight for your innocence and see you through until she can resolve your case.

Attorney Wayne, is a wealth of knowledge as a criminal defence Attorney. I had a very complex case that not only has never been tried in Massachusetts, but there was 0 case law in the United States concerning such a difficult and complex case! She went way over and above to defend me. From hiring a b...rilliant expert to the respect she has within both district and superior courts with everyone from the prosecutors all the way to the judge's truly had a positive effect on my case. What makes Attorney Wayne different from other criminal defence Attorneys, is that she truly cares, when we hit a road block in my case she navigated around it, when I needed to speak to her, she got right back to me, even at night or on a Sunday she never ignored even one of my requests to speak with her. I could have never got through this case without her. More importantly I know I would have never come out of the long complex "Landmark" case on the winning end without her. If you find yourself facing criminal charges and want your best chance of proving your innocence, there isn't another criminal defence Attorney I would consider recommending other than Attorney Wayne!!!

Posted by Kim | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend

I was so fortunate when Quincy District Court appointed Atty. Karen J. Wayne as my legal counsel. She will evaluate your case with a non-judgment, sincere, knowledgeable approach, always keeping your best interest at the forefront. She is a Attorney with a intuitive awareness of her clients concern...s. She is diligent from the start and throughout Attorney Wayne made me feel that I was always in good hands - that she would handle my case to the best of her ability which often exceeded over and beyond my expectations, proving to me and the Court the best possible outcome. Her legal relationship at Quincy District Court and the community is held in high regard and she certainly is well respected by her peers. It has been two years since she settled my case and I continue to be in contact with Atty. Wayne - she has had a tremendous influence with many positive changes that I needed to take. She has always made herself available not just for legal advice but as a advocate supporting fairness, equal justice for all and helpful suggestions that go beyond what happens in the Court Room. She literally saved my life and offered me hope and encouragement. Attorney Karen J. Wayne is truly a Kindred Spirit!

Posted by Martin | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional yet Realistic.

Ms Wayne represented me for a would-be DUI-2nd offense. Over the course of 12-13 months,I was able to call her (usually during office hours)to discuss facts of the case,any upcoming hearings and also outcomes if the case went any which way. She would promptly respond within a couple minutes,or text t...o notify if she was busy and had to reschedule for later. If the matter was slightly complicated and needed more time to discuss,she was also available over the weekends,I thought that to be very considerate.Professionally while also being realistic,she would clearly explain our position and what we needed to do. Also,when hearings were due,her and her team would send out a professional letter giving you dates and times as a reminder. For this case,we took it to trial.There I witnessed Ms Wayne's prowess in legal matters. She asked relevant questions ,reviewed every section of reports gotten from the prosecution(regardless if the facts seemed obvious) and above all was very patient. In the times when proceedings were not in session,she sat with me and in an easy-to-understand way, explained what our best options were and also what we up against. After a whole day on trial and to put it calmly,the case got promptly dismissed. Also to mention,I lived in a different state and had a full-time job making it difficult to travel back and forth for a 5-minute hearing;she clearly advised me on what to do,and in the end didn't have to travel. Ms Wayne not only provided a proper legal defense,she also gave me great advice on how not to find myself in that position again. She is professional yet realistic. She won't get your hopes up but rather tell you what the real facts are and encourage you to still be hopeful. Thank you Ms Wayne.

Posted by Bob Dimartino | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

criminal defense

I've used karen wayne for four different criminal cases and one insurance arbitration case, she won all five. Two of them were drinking and driving cases i picked up four months apart from each other. The first went to jury and was found not guilt. The second one she managed to get dismissed before ...it went to trial saving me a good amount of money and a sixty day mandatory jail sentence. The third case i was falsely accused of assault and battery which was a magistrate case. She got it dismissed before it could see a judge. Fourth case was an accident in a motor vehicle where she noticed the officer wrote the chapter and section wrong subsequently got dismissed. Very observant she is. Although that got dismissed the insurance company said were still saying your guilty by the facts in the police report. She took the insurance company to arbitration hearing where an independent lawyer listened to karen wayne and the insurance companies lawyer and she won i keep her card in my wallet because you never no when you will need a genuine good affordable lawyer it's not every day i right reviews but if you want the absolute truth to come out of the police reports and or insurance companies mouths then you need a lawyer that can fight for you, and that's why im spreading the word. If you care about your future believe me from my past experiences

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Karen J. Wayne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Seaver

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alessandra Nocera

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Karen Wayne is a highly experienced, organized, and efficient trial attorney. She is always prepared to handle her cases with empathy and respect for her Clients. She possesses a great deal of legal experience that she graciously shares with not only her clients but her fellow attorneys as well. She is a leader in her field and was awarded the first woman ever Bar Advocate of the Year Award by the Quincy Bar Association in 2016 for her outstanding work and dedication. Attorney Wayne always ensures the best results for her clients and is well respected throughout the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Public Service Award - Bar Advocate of the Year, Quincy Bar Association

2016

Excellence Award, Quincy District Court - Drug Court

Associations

2018 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Quincy Bar Association

2007 - Present

Norfolk County Bar Association

Education

2005

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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