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Posted by Lisa | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Joe I found on the internet. Joe Higgins took time on his personal day off to meet me over 40 miles away. In the world today that is rare. Joe listened to me, gave me his thoughts, and more importantly did not sugar coat anything. He firmly told me the outcomes of the choices we were going to make. T...he one thing that stood out in court today was after a conversation happened between us he recognized immediately, (after me agreeing to it) that I was uncomfortable. This showed me he actually cares about how I was feeling, and the outcome of the trial. He always took my phone calls promptly. I was very fortunate to meet this talented individual. Thanks for giving me my life back Joe. Not Guilty. The best words I have ever heard.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney

A Wonderful Attorney!!

After my son was charged with OUI, I went on the Avvo site to get the name of an attorney to call. One of the first names I came across was Joe Higgins. After reading the reviews on him, I decided to give him a call. He immediately returned my call and within minutes I knew I had found the right ...lawyer to represent my son. Not only was Joe one of the most professional lawyers I had ever dealt with but he also was so compassionate. Joe and I had many phone calls and he took the time to explain all the issues in my son's case and what he felt would be the best possible outcome based on the circumstances surrounding his case. He never promised anything but he certainly delivered!! I can't thank Joe Higgins enough for all that he did. He truly earns a 5 star rating!!! Without a doubt he is the best attorney around and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a great lawyer!!

Posted by CF | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

He is truly the BEST!!

The service and representation that I received from Attorney Joseph Higgins was absolutely outstanding. I was going through a very tough period of my life as a result of an OUI charge against me. I never had any problems with the law and I can honestly say that I was scared of how such a serious ch...arge would affect my life. I didn’t know what to do, what to expect, how long I would have to go through the process and what would happen to me if I was found guilty of the charge against me. I began to do research online and found several Ads for OUI Attorneys including Attorney Higgins’ Ad. Joe’s website was very well organized and provided me with a lot of valuable information. I was very desperate and eager to speak to someone about the details of my case to get a better idea of where I stood. Therefore, I decided to call the number on the Ad right away and left a message with my contact information. Since it was a Saturday morning, I really didn’t think I was going to be able to speak to anyone until at least Monday. However I was very wrong, to my surprise Attorney Higgins called me right back within a couple of minutes. I explained to him what happened and he asked me several follow up questions. He said that he could help and explained to me the next steps that I should take. At that point I felt some relief by having some of my questions answered and knowing that I could have someone with a lot of experience dealing with these cases on my side. From the very beginning up to the very end of my case, Joe was very professional, approachable and guided me every step of the way. He understood how I felt and made sure he always answered any of my questions. I can honestly say that Joe is very trustworthy because he was very honest on everything he explained. I definitely trusted him completely and felt very comfortable from the start that he knew exactly what he was doing. For this reason, every advice he provided me with, I took it without hesitation all the way up to the trial. During the trial, he was very detailed, well prepared and aggressive but in an extremely professional and courteous way to all involved. I was very nervous but I felt good that I had such a great attorney on my side doing everything he could to defend me and prove my innocence. Fortunately, I was found innocent of all charges associated with the OUI. I am glad that I chose Attorney Joe Higgins to represent me and I definitely recommend him to anyone that may need a great OUI defense attorney. This type of defense is clearly his specialty and it showed from day 1. Every penny spent for his services is worth it because he truly is an outstanding attorney. I told him at the conclusion of my trial, “I hope I will never see you again, that is under these circumstances”. However, if I or anyone I know ever have to face an OUI charge, I will definitely be calling Attorney Joseph Higgins in a heartbeat and without hesitation.

Posted by Jen | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Great Experience!

I am thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to write a review on behalf of Attorney Joseph Higgins. I called Joe on a Sunday after I had an incident the evening before. He was so very responsive, calmly and thoroughly walked me through what our next steps would be and scheduled to meet with me... immediately. I knew right after speaking with him that he would be my Attorney. My case was a tough one and what I thought to be almost hopeless. I was thinking that I would receive the worst outcome possible. But, Attorney Higgins developed a strategy for me through the year that was so right on target that I ended up receiving the absolute best outcome I could have possibly gotten. I had an extremely high BAC that evening, but with Attorney Higgins' strategy, I ended up with only a 45 day license loss. The way my case was structured (there were other components to it), it could have easily been a year license loss. Attorney Higgins' had every move planned out through the year with a specific goal in mind for me - and we got it! Joe has such a great mix of being so highly skilled and knowledgeable about the law, and at the same time, I felt like he also genuinely cared about me, my family, and my future. I can't thank him enough and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a very responsive, accessible, dependable and highly knowledgeable Attorney. Thank you so much, Joe!

Posted by Frank | June 15, 2015

Incredible attorney

Attorney Higgins is truly a master of his craft. When I was charged with OUI drugs and negligent operation of a vehicle, I had never been in any kind of trouble with the law before and had no experience in dealing with the justice system. Needless to say, I was nervous and had many questions and unce...rtainties about my case and my future. Attorney Joe Higgins made himself completely available to me by phone, text, e-mail, and personal meetings to address any questions or concerns I had. He provided knowledgable and thorough answers to my questions and is incredibly well-spoken, which is especially evident in the courtroom. His experience as an Assistant District Attorney provides a huge advantage, because he knows how prosecutors will try to handle your case. His extensive knowledge and experience combined with his charisma and ability to reassure his clients in difficult times proves he is an excellent choice for an OUI defense. I would recommend Attorney Joe Higgins to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation

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