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Posted by Josie Rivera | October 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful

Very responsive to calls and texts. Answered all my questions thoroughly. Great help!

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional- Highly Recommend

I had met with many lawyers before Higgins and did not feel any of them to be confident enough to take my 2nd charge DUI case. As soon as I met with Joe I knew that I wanted him representing me. I thought there was no hope to winning the case and have sort of just accepted it- but after meeting with ...Joe, he told me information that no other lawyer could provide me. Joe has overturned my continued without a finding conviction of 3 years ago for both driving to endanger and DUI to not guilty for my first case, making this 'second DUI' my first. He was very honest with me and was in constant communication making sure I knew all procedures and what to expect during them. Joe really saved not only my record, but the correct path I look to take in life. I would not be where I am today if I had not chosen to take Joe Higgins. Highly recommend!!

Posted by Joe | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Hands down best defense for suspicions of OUI in Massachusetts

After being arrested for suspicion of OUI, I wan't exactly sure what my legal options were for the future. At this point i was tasked with having to find a suitable lawyer to represent me in the following months in the case against the state of Massachusetts. As I began searching through OUI defense ...attorneys in Massachusetts I decided to consult Joe Higgins based on his flawless on-line ratings as well as his many 5 star reviews. Joe returned my call in a professional and timely fashion (immediately after I had left a message) and walked me through all of the legal proceedings that would occur in the following months. Seeing as it was my first OUI arrest I was very unsure how the next few months would unfold. Attorney Joe Higgins assured me that he would be there to answer any and all of my questions (day or night) as well as accompany me to my various hearings including my appeal to the RMV in Boston. After reviewing my case file Attorney Higgins contacted me and let me know that my best plan of action was to go to court (rather than take the appeal) and hold the state of Massachusetts to their burden of proof, and taking a plea of not guilty to this suspicion of OUI charge. Months later on my date in court I arrived to the courthouse to find Attorney Higgins already in the courtroom lobby further reviewing my police report, and completely prepared to defend me to the best of his ability. In the trial itself Joe was extremely professional and quite impressive with his defense as well as his cross examining of the states witness. Joe knew my police report inside and out and clearly had a plan of attack and execution to defend me as well as hold the state of Massachusetts to their burden of proof. As a result of Attorney Higgin's vast knowledge of Massachusetts motor law and criminal OUI defense he was able to secure me a verdict of not guilty for first offense OUI, and was also able to get my marked lane violation dropped as a result of his excellent defense. Although it may seems like life your life is ruined there is still light at the end of the tunnel if you have been arrested in Massachusetts for suspicion of OUI. And in order to move on from this unfavorable event is to hire Attorney Joe Higgins. Joe will guide you through this horrible process and will defend you to the best of his ability as well as answer any and all of your questions along the way. In my opinion there is only one person to call if you have been arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, and that is Attorney Joe Higgins out of Norwell MA. I called him, and it was one of the best discussions I have ever made.

Posted by Amanda Parker-Pitts | December 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney

OUI/ negligent operation of motor vehicle

I was charged with OUI Liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. I was not residing in Massachusetts so Joe was able to have the judge waive my court appearances till my trial. Walking into the court room, nervous as can be, Joe was completely relaxed and able to calm my nerves as well. I ha...d 3 people testifying against me but still Joe was able to prove to the jury that I was innocent. Without Joe's knowledge of the law, and vast experience in OUI cases, I would've lost my job. He assessed every angle of my case, was very attentive, professional, and worth every penny I spent to hire him. I would recommend him to anyone!

Posted by H.M. | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

I consider myself fortunate to have found Attorney Higgins.

I have always been skeptical of the validity of online reviews, and was nervous to hire an out of state attorney without meeting him first. I contacted Joe via email and he returned my call promptly the next morning, as he happened to be on his way to the very court where I had an outstanding warrant... (I had an open 5 year old DUI case). During our initial conversation I could tell that Joe was both knowledgeable and passionate about his area of expertise. During the six months that we worked together he was able to get my warrant lifted without me being present, which was a huge help not being able to drive, and living out of state... and at my second court hearing I ended up with my case dismissed and nothing on my driving record. I enjoyed working with Joe and most of all appreciated his confidence and positive attitude, which help immensely with my stress level in this situation. I have to say that my only regret is that I did not have the opportunity to see him during a trial... I'm sure he would have been amazing.

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