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Ann Frances Breau Karpenski
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Biography
My main area of practice includes all aspects of Family Law, including divorce, custody, modifications and litigation. I treat each case as if it were my own and focus on getting the best possible results for my clients. My background includes graduation from Framingham State University, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree. I next attended the University of Pennsylvania for graduate studies. I then attended New England School of Law, where I received my Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in 1989. I was awarded New England scholar status. Recognizing the need to give each case individual attention I co-founded my law firm Karpenski & Schmelkin, LLC, where we give every case our individual attention and priority.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
37 years
Child Custody
20%
37 years
Child Support
20%
37 years
Family
20%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Karpenski & Schmelkin LLC
27 Mica Lane, Suite 101, Wellesley, MA, 02481
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Posted by LL | September 09, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Professional, proficient, positive!
From the moment I met Ann, I knew she would work to get what I needed done ~quickly and efficiently. Ann kept the process of mediation at a pace that enabled the final divorce process to be completed within 12 weeks, to my highest satisfaction. Ann kept the process simple and incremental, so the le...
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"Attorney Ann Frances Breau Karpenski is a practical, knowledgeable, and articulate advocate with substantial legal experience. More to the point, she clearly represents her clients with passion, commitment, and professional acumen. I endorse attorney Karpenski with great enthusiasm"
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only is Ann extremely knowledgeable regarding juvenile law, but she is also very effective in achieving favorable results for her clients. Ann takes a personal interest in her clients. This individual attention to her clients yields a high level of client satisfaction."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has commitment to her clients, to the profession, and to the larger community in which she practices. Her is a skilled and dedicated lawyer and an assert to her clients and the legal community."
"I do not hesitate to recommend Ann. As a family law practitioner, it is reassuring to know that I can send juvenile matters to a highly qualified attorney."
"I have worked with Ann for several years and I am always impressed with the results she achieves for her clients. She cares deeply about her clients and is relentless in her pursuit of their interests. It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Ann Karpenski."
"I endorse this lawyer. An n is an excellent attorney who I have worked with on many occasions."
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Legal Information Institute/Silver Badge, Cornell Law School
2009
Certification - Care and Protection, CPCS
N/A
Certified Divorce Financial Analysts, National Business Institute
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Karpenski & Schmelkin
2007 - 2016
Attorney, Lewis & Leeper, LLP
2006 - 2006
Free Lance Writer, Massachusetts Bar Association
1990 - 1997
Attorney, Liberty Mutual
Associations
2017 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators
Member
Education
1989
New England School of Law
Juris Doctor
1982
Framingham State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Top 25 Cases Every Family Lawyer Must Know
Custody
2016
Top 25 Cases Every Family Attorney Must Know
Custody
Publications
2006
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Real ID Act - Will It Make Us Safer or Are We Putting Our Privacy At Risk
2006
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
Cashing In On A Stockbroker Loophole Leads to Retirement Fund Recovery
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If my daughter signed custody of my grandson to DCF can I go to court to get guardianship. Do I have to go through DCF?
27 Dec 2012
Q&A
Can a grandparent of a child in foster care have UNSUPERVISED visits with that child?
26 Dec 2012
Q&A
I was given the wrong court date by my lawyer... will i be able to clear my default warrant without any issue when i appear?
26 Dec 2011