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James R. Tewhey

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oak Bluffs, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Oak Bluffs, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Resignation as a Disciplinary Sanction

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

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Law Offices of James Tewhey

Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557

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Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2013

Above & Beyond!

Attorney Tewhwey represented me on several occasions, and went above and beyond my expectations. I was always informed and kept up to date. Anytime I had a question, he responded immediately! I would recommend him to anyone always!

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Disciplinary Resignation issued in MA, 2022

updated on 01/06/2023

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Reprimand/Continuing Education Required issued in MA, 2009

updated on 06/09/2013

This status means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney is required to complete an ethics continuing legal education class.

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Massachusetts School of Law

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University of Maine

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