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Posted by Michael | April 16, 2015

Never give up hope

Mike In my opinion Joseph J. Higgins is one of New England’s most promising and brightest OUI and DUI defense attorney in the area. Over the past 3 years Joe has specialized in OUI and DUI defense related cases and holds an impeccable record for cases he has defended. Joe is very knowledgeable in th...e law and equally as comfortable in a court room. Joe’s extensive knowledge of the law allows him to provide his clients with the best possible outcome for each person’s situation. I believe the edge Joe has over other OUI and DUI defense attorneys is Joe’s prior experience working as a prosecutor for the Plymouth County DA’s Office. Joe worked as an assistant district attorney for 3 years before joining the Law Firm of James M. Milligan Jr. Joe knows how the courts think, their weaknesses, and what strategies to use when planning his defense. Joe today is one of the partners at Milligan & Higgins Law Office. I strongly recommend anyone with an OUI or DUI to contact Joe or his office to handle their case. That said, I would like to give some hope to the folks out there who have lost their license due to five or more DUI’s or OUI’s and have a lifetime indefinite suspension on their license. You may want to discuss your past convictions with Joe to see if any of them are worth challenging for a dismissal. The law is not perfect and makes mistakes too. This could mean the difference between never being able to drive again and regaining the right to drive. There are no guarantees, but I can tell you that in my son’s case, by me making a call to Joe, was one of the greatest things I could have ever done. Joe reviewed my son’s past convictions and said we only needed to win one conviction for my son to be able to drive again. Well, Joe took my case and today my son has his driver’s license back and is able to provide an easier living for his family. No more worrying about things like how he’s getting back and forth to work each day, etc. It has changed his life as well as his families just by me making that call. Dad Norton, Massachusetts

Posted by Ashley | April 16, 2015

Excellent Attorney

Joseph Higgins is the kind of lawyer that took the time to go above and beyond for my case. He is attentive, honest, and experienced. He would quickly return my calls, e-mails, and always put my mind at ease during these difficult times. I trusted him and listened to his recommendations every step of... the way. Working together he was able to pull off nothing short of an absolutely amazing resolution to my case. He doesn't forget about his clients even after a case is over and is always willing to give legal advice when it is needed. I know that I can always count on him to be professional and sincere with any future questions or concerns that I may have. I would recommend anyone who has the misfortune of finding themselves with a legal issue to speak to him. Once you do I am certain you will realize, as I did, that there is no better attorney to represent you.

Posted by Dave | April 03, 2015

joe higgins

Joe higgins goes above and beyond the call of duty.His courtroom manner is calm,collected,and precise.Truly a gifted attorney who I would recommend highly.His extensive knowledge of oui law was a huge advantage in bringing my case to a not guilty finding. Thanks so much, Joe, Dave A.

Posted by Bruce | March 29, 2015

Great Lawyer!

I found Attorney Higgins on the internet, so i hope someone else will read these reviews and decide to choose Joe as their lawyer. From the moment me and my father first stepped into his office, i felt as though he genuinely cared about my case. He always kept me up to date on everything, which was g...reat because i have never had legal issues in the past so it was all new to me. He would explain everything that was going on to me in a very professional manner ,but also in a way that was easy to understand. Its never a guarantee win or lose, but i had a good feeling about my case from day one. I would recommend him to anybody. Joe Higgins gave me my life back, and i hope he does the same for you. Thanks again Joe!

Posted by jim | February 12, 2015

Attorney Higgins helped me through one of the worst times in my life.

I am not accustomed to being in trouble with the law, and when I got my DUI in the summer of 2014, I had to find a Lawyer that's got the best track record and registers high on my professionalism, character and effectiveness meter. Searched the web, made some phone calls and my heart sunk because ev...eryone I spoke to was pretty tepid and wishy-washy and, especially, resigned to sleep walk through my entire legal battle. Joe, on the other hand, was professional, compassionate and was proud of his mastery in his area of law. I am a decent judge of character, and I felt I would get the best effort possible for my situation. Joe made a stressful situation as bearable as possible, communicated effectively for the entire duration, and produced the best possible outcome under the circumstances. I had to pass info and concerns on to Joe now and then and he would respond within an hour, if not minutes, to calls, texts and emails, even in the evening and weekends. He had my back all the way, and in this age of dog eat dog every man for himself, I was impressed with the level of Joe's compassion. I also met another Attorney helping me with a preliminary hearing, that Joe cooperates with, and I was a basket case and this Attorney was simply a compassionate guardian angel, so this is another endorsement for Joe's standards of professionalism.

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