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Paul Joseph Whelan

also known as Afford Law

3.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Brockton, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

160 Main Street, Brockton, MA

About Paul

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We represent clients charged with drunk driving; domestic abuse; drug and theft crimes and many more. We help at every level of the process from a Clerk-Magistrate's Hearing to Arraignment to Trial.

21 years

50%
Family 50%

We represent clients with filing and answering Complaints for Divorce. We help with child custody and child support issues. We help with paternity, contempt and modifications. We offer high-quality representation at an affordable rate.

18 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 90-150 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 15 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2010

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 24 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2001

Administrative - Not authorized to practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 30 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1995

Not Authorized to Practice - Removed from the Master Roll

No misconduct found

Location

Afford Law

160 Main Street, Brockton, MA, 02301

Afford Law

228 County Street, Attleboro, MA, 02703

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Posted by Celina | January 13, 2025

Awful

Asked for his help, and once I responded to him.. silence. Very unprofessional.

Posted by John | October 27, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Intelligent Lawyer

Mr Whelan is a true professional. He knows the law. He knows people. He handled my case as if I was a member of his family. I feel that I was represented well. Case closed!

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Personal injury lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would highly recommend Attorney Paul Whelan. He is smart, knowledgable on the law and very thorough with his work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

1994

New England School of Law

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