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Mary Jo Bach Burton
About Mary Jo
Biography
Prior to my law career, I obtained my nursing education at Columbia University in New York City. This exposure to many cultures and economic conditions gave me a broad understanding and empathy for people under stress. I became certified to represent children and parents in Care and Protection cases in the Juvenile Courts. When I learned of the large number of children who spend their childhood in DCF foster care, I became interested in representing Grandparents who want to obtain custody of their grandchildren and obtain either a Guardianship or Adoption. My prior nursing career has enabled me to communicate with social workers and assist my clients in resolving many issues. My preparation as an attorney has prepared to resolve issues which cannot be worked out to my client's satisfaction with DCF, in the courtroom.
Currently I am primarily focusing on REPRESENTING GRANDPARENTS who want to adopt or obtain a guardianship of their grandchildren who are in DCF custody. I have represented clients in Brockton, Plymouth County, Barnstable County, Taunton and Fall River so I am familiar with the DCF offices in those counties.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Child Custody
90%
32 years | 4,000 cases
Child Support
10%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Law Offices of Mary Jo Bach Burton
P.O. Box 3176, East Falmouth, MA, 02536
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Mary Jo Bach Burton's Reviews
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Posted by Susan | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dedicated Attorney
MaryJo has been involved in our custody case involving my grandson for the past 2 years. She has dedicated so much of her time to our family and has been a very caring, honest, compassionate and very thorough throughout this whole process. She is available anytime i have a question or concern and i...
Posted by Rose | September 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Lawyer
I'm a foster parent, and Mary Jo Burton represented a child we had. She was alway attentive, and always explained the outcomes of court dates. She was easy to contact, and would respond in a timely manner. She always asked how my family and I were doing, and if we had any concerns. She was really on ...
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Andrew Don
Child custody lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1995 - 2016
Private Bar, Committee For Public Counsel Services
1992 - 1993
personal injury attorney, Albert Grady, Esq
1991 - 1992
Clerk, Concord District Court
Associations
Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association
2002 - 2017
Barnstable County Bar Association
Education
1992
Franklin Pierce Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
Boston University
MS - Master of Science
1957
Columbia University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1993
monthly meeting
Women in Law
Publications
1976
American Journal of Nursing
The Grieving Patient and Family
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I’m a Massachusetts resident and my son who lives on Campus is a licensed but not insured totaled my car when he came to visit ?
23 Dec 2017
Q&A
Will DCF take baby at birth? Closed case with adoption. Can a temporary agent/ caregiver authorization be done for unborn child?
22 Dec 2017
Q&A
My husband and i are ready to file an uncontested divorce, we do not have funds to pay for a lawyer, easy to file without?
31 Jan 2017