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Kevin Gaughen Jr.
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Biography
Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr. joined the firm in August of 2009 from the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office. Gaughen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wrentham, Quincy, Stoughton and Dedham District Courts and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Brookline District and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Gaughen is known for his zealous trial advocacy. In a recent appeals court case, opposing counsel characterized him as to have "pummeled into the jury’s consciousness"1 important portions of the case. The case was decided in his client’s favor.
Attorney Gaughen is a graduate of American University where he was awarded a B.A. Gaughen received a Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School. Gaughen was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2007.
Attorney Gaughen concentrates his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, Litigation and Family Law.
Attorney Gaughen is a member of various professional associations including the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Norfolk County Bar Association and Plymouth County Bar Association.
1. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Appeals Court. 2009-P-0154. Commonwealth v. Francis Fisher. Brief for the Defendant.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
50%
17 years
Litigation
20%
20 years
Personal Injury
20%
17 years
Criminal Defense
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Gaughen, Gaughen, Lane & Hernando
528 Broad St, Weymouth, MA, 02189
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Kevin Gaughen Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Kevin is knowledgeable and passionate. I can refer clients to him without hesitation. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Kevin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and against Kevin. He is always professional and obtains great results for his clients."
"I worked with Kevin at the Norfolk County DA's Office, he was one year my senior and a great help in learning the ropes!"
"Kevin is an experienced former prosecutor that provides his clients with the best possible legal representation."
"Attorney Gaughen was always well-prepared and well-spoken as a former assistant district attorney. He was professional and courteous and handled himself well in a courtroom."
"Kevin is a great attorney. He has a keen sense of the law, and great ability to figure out what is important. He recently left the District Attorney's Office, while he was there I had the opportunity to work with him as opposing counsel, he was always fair, forthright and reasonable under given circumstances."
"Kevin is a diligent, tenacious attorney with exceptional ability."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Nominee "10 Best" Criminal Law Attorneys for Massachusetts, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2009
Dedicated Service Award, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Gaughen, Gaughen, Lane & Hernando
2009 - 2014
Associate, Gaughen, Gaughen, Lane & Hernando
2007 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk District Attorney
2006 - 2007
Rule 3:03 Criminal Defense Attorney, Suffolk Defenders
2005 - 2005
Intern, Suffolk County Probate & Family Court
2001 - 2001
Intern, United States Department of Justice
Associations
2019 - Present
Real Estate Bar Association for MassachusettsMember
2009 - Present
Norfolk County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Motor Vehicle Homicide
Charges Dismissed
Domestic Assault & Battery
Case Dismissed
Education
2007
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
First Time Homebuyer Seminar
Real Estate Transactions
2011
Hingham Realtors Roundtable
Updates to the Homestead Law
2011
Alumni Conference
Dangers of Social Networking
2010
Hingham Citizen's Police Alumni Association
Dangers of Social Networking
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Recieved a massachusetts uniform citation by mail for criminal offense of OUI-liquor, (neg)OPERATING TO ENDANGER, MARKED LANES
22 Oct 2010
Q&A
Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
13 Oct 2010
Q&A
What is the difference between dui and oui
16 Sep 2010