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Posted by Daniel | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional DUI Lawyer, Hard Working/Fair Price

Jay was an exceptional lawyer. He represented me with passion, poise, and intelligence. His cross-examination of my arresting police officer left her speechless and he was able to get my DUI thrown out with ease, due to his determination and savvy. I would certainly recommend Jay Milligan to anyone n...eeding assistance, he won my case and came at a very fair price.

Posted by Bob C. | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Top Notch Attorney

First off, Jay will put you at ease at first contact. He's a very likeable guy that understands your situation. The communication process that follows is meticulous. I have had the unfortunate yet compelling opportunity to see Attorney Milligan masterfully handle my case in court on two occasions. ...Both were acquitted. I would never consider anyone else. Thank you Jay, Joe and Karen!

Posted by Robert | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Jay Milligan - MIRACLE WORKER

Jay Milligan – MIRACLE WORKER Let me begin by stating I have a Very unique case history, in that I have been Charged & Convicted of (3) three DUI 1st Offenses.  October 1997, Framingham, MA  September 2011, Rhode Island  July 2013, Middleton, MA’ And I should inform you, that in all (3) cases... I failed a Field Sobriety Test and Breathalyzer Test. Following the 2013 case, being convicted of only a 1st Offense and sentenced to 90-Day Suspended license, and installation of a Breathalyzer device, I proceeded to the DMV to apply for a “Hardship”/” Cinderella License. I was told to have the ignition device installed and to come back with the appropriate paper work. When I returned, I was told the DMV story changed, they stated that my License would probably be suspended for (8) Years, Looking back at all Three Convictions. I immediately contacted my attorney from my latest case (2013 Middleton) Martin Kane. Martin not handling many DUI cases at the time referred me to Jay Milligan, and called him a “DUI Miracle Worker”. Attorney Milligan looked over my unique case and immediately had a plan of action. He told me he was going to attempt to get my 1997 Conviction Vacated. I know what you are thinking and I was thinking the same thing, HOW THE HELL is he going to do that? I Failed the Sobriety Test, I failed the Breathalyzer Test, what did he have to work with? Attorney Milligan proceeded as planned despite my disbelief and Filed A MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL. Apparently, the paperwork from my 1997 Arrest had a BOX that stated “I had the right to a Jury Trial”, that Box was left UNCHECKED by the Judge. This unchecked Box got our foot in the door for a new trial. Next, we WAITED, 6-8 months for the Judge that presided over my 1997 case to RETIRE. You know what they say “Timing is Everything”. After the Judge’s retirement Attorney Milligan and his team submitted the paperwork for the New Trial, and 6-8 months later the new trial was granted. Attorney Milligan was even more confident, so confident that he believed the STATE would Drop All Charges before the court date. That was not the case. When the state was asked to produce the key witness, The Arresting Officer they could not do so. Remember it has been 19 Years since the arrest, the arresting officer has retired to Florida and refused to travel back to Massachusetts to testify. Result, CASE CLOSED, ALL CHARGES DROPPED! As if it never happened, I can’t tell you how many times I wished I had a Time Machine, and could go back and Erase that mistake (And a few others). Now I had a Time Machine and his name is Attorney Jay Milligan. Now with the 1997 Conviction ERASED from my record, it’s time to schedule a hearing with the DMV to reinstate my driving privileges.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Expert DUI Attorney! Caring, Professional, and beyond Prepared. (3rd OUI)

I was arrested and charged with a third offense OUI and leaving the scene after causing property damage. I was devastated over the five year license loss for refusal of the breath test and the possibility of five months mandatory jail time with an additional eight years loss of license. Hiring the ...right attorney was one of the biggest decisions of my life. After doing some research, Jay Milligan had the most experience and best reputation. After our first consultation, I felt like he was the right guy and his fees were fair given the severity of the case. Throughout the process of going to trial, Jay and his team fought for me every step of the way, including challenging the 5 year suspension for my refusing the breath test, which we won and I got my license back during the pendency of the case, this was a very unique bonus. The real challenge was wining at the trial. My honest opinion about Jay after sitting in the defense chair watching him at trial is he is truly very experienced, aggressive and takes his work very seriously. It was clear he had my best interests in mind and truly cared. The district attorney also took this very seriously and was pushing back with multiple police witnesses and civilian witnesses. Throughout the cross examination of these witnesses Jay was able to open and punch holes through their testimony. Getting to the Trial took a long time and I knew it could go either way for me, but I was also confident because I knew that Jay was prepared and we had done everything we could have done to win the case. I was found not guilty on both charges after a jury trial. I would recommend Jay and his team to anyone without hesitation in this kind of serious position. Their professionalism and experience in this area surpasses any OUI attorney out there and the results of my trial speak for themselves.

Posted by Andrew | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Case won victory

I met with jay milligan at his office in norwell ma almost 1year ago for a 3rd oui charge he wasted no time being very direct on options that may or may not apply to me in my case I hired jay and we began the court process jay and his partner joe Higgins were always on top of everything going on in a...nd out of the court room. Very confident and aggressive towards anyone trying to speak against me on the charges I was appealing when we went to trial I was found innocent of a 3rd dui charge jay had done a excellent job arguing the evidence the prosecutor was trying to use against me as well as all his knowledge in these specific areas of defense. I also was given my driver liscence priveledge back which could have only happened if I won my case and having jay milligan it happened. I have not always made the right choices in life and have had to have other attorney's on different matters represent me. However hands down jay milligan and joe Higgins r the best I highly recommend them to anyone that has a criminal offense or especially drinking related charges. Thanks for everything guys again god bless you! !!

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