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Posted by Dave | July 25, 2015

Joe saves the day ,again

Today I met with Joe at fall river district court.After successfully trying my case to a not guilty finding ,now it was time to file a motion to restore my license.The registry wanted to keep it for three years because of a prior 23 years ago combined with my current bath test refusal.Joe, always the... consumate professional was once again successful .If you want a lawyer who will fight for what you deserve,Joe is your clear choice He is knowledgeable , punctual , and always gets back to you on your questions .Joe, thanks for getting me my life back,Dave

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

Posted by Katie | June 12, 2015

Best Case Scenario

The day after I was arrested for a second offense OUI, I started calling lawyers. I spoke to 5 or 6 of them before I spoke to Joe Higgins and knew immediately he was the one that was going to represent me the best. He was polite, responsive, explained everything in as much detail as possible, gave me... every possible outcome, and had an all around "great guy" vibe to him. During our first meeting I felt comfortable with him and he was extremely positive about my case, but also very honest about would could happen if we lost. His good feeling about the case never seemed fake and that proved to be true when we won today in court. Joe's communication throughout the entire process was incredible. He never missed a call or a text or an email. He was responsive almost immediately to all my questions. He let me make important decisions after giving his professional input. I ended up taking his professional advice on all of our decisions and am so glad that I did. He really knows what he's doing, especially having had a history of working for the D.A. When we first went to court we didn't have enough Jurors to give us what we needed to have our trial. Joe knew this and was not willing to try our case in front of a bad jury. Although we had to wait longer to go back to court, it was the right decision. When we went back to court we were able to try the case in front of the judge only. Joe knew about the judge and thought it would be a good choice to waive the jury based on the judges history. Joe spoke intelligently in court and made game day decisions that mattered a lot during our trial. Everyone in the courtroom seemed to like him. Other lawyers, the D.A., the officers from my arrest, etc. He was friendly to all of them and polite. I honestly believe that if I didn't have Joe as a lawyer, things may not have gone in my favor. I was found not guilty and am going to be back on track to having my license again. Having Joseph Higgins as my attorney was the best decision I made in this process.

Posted by Lyndsay M | April 24, 2015

Commonwealth VS L.M OUI 3rd NOT GUILTY

From the start Joe informed me that this was going to be a very difficult case. A 3rd offense OUI with a mandatory 150 day jail sentence and a felony charge on my record. There was a car accident involved, my totaled Mazda 3 and another totaled Scion. This was a nearly unbeatable case. The only thing...s we had on our side was the simple fact that I was not in the vehicle when the police arrived on the scene of the accident. I was walking toward the crash. Joe told me from the start that my statements to the police that I was drunk made it a very difficult case. He informed me that if the eye witness did not show up then we should wave a jury trial and go to the bench. Informing me that without the eye witness it became a case of Operational Law and no one knows case law and legal law more than a judge. At times I thought it would be better if I had a jury of my pears deciding my fate rather than just 1 person. Taking the advice of Joe was the best decision. With all odds against us, we went to the bench. The D.A had a very compelling argument for a guilty charge. Without proof of Operation, her case was dead. She managed to find a document that proved that I had keys to a vehicle on my person. One question that Joe asked seemed to seal the deal. He asked the officer if he ever took the keys from me to search the vehicle. His response, no. He also asked the officer if the drivers side door was open, officer said no. I refused field sobriety tests and a Breathalyzer. Joe used that in our favor. Taking a Breathalyzer would have been an admission of guilt or admission of operation. Every time I was having a hard time with the case I would text my questions or call Joe. He was very responsive. His knowledge of the Law assisted in the way he chose to go about my case. I believe the only reason we got a NOT GUILTY verdict was because Joe knows his Laws. His advice to waive a jury trial and go with the bench was the right choice. This case took a year and a half from December 13th, 2013 till Aril 23rd, 2015. A life can change a lot in the amount of time. Mine truly did. If you want a Lawyer that will fight your case to the best of his ability hire Joe. If you want a Lawyer that will truly stand behind you and fight with everything he has to win your case because he truly believes in you, hire Joe. It is hard to believe that a Lawyer would have trouble sleeping the night before a case. My case was such a difficult case to win that Joe did not sleep well the night before. Not so much because the case was any different in 1.5 yrs but because I was different. Doing the right things and making the best choices to better my life. To have a Lawyer that has that much passion and drive is an incredible experience. I am just so happy with the way things turned out. Joe is an incredible Lawyer and anyone would be lucky to get a compassionate and empathetic Lawyer like Joe. NOT GUILTY. In a very difficult and nearly unbeatable case. We got the NOT GUILTY. NOT GUILTY. I cannot stress enough how knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive and persuasive this man is. Great work and Thank you Joe.

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

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