We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Susan Devine
also known as Susan Devine Murphy
About Susan
Biography
I have 34 years of experience in child welfare law, including child abuse and neglect cases, adoptions, guardianships, paternity actions, and grandparent's rights in both the Probate and Juvenile Courts in Massachusetts. I was an attorney for the Department of Children and Families for almost 33 years and have an excellent knowledge of the inner workings, as well as the policies and regulations of the Department. I have a tremendous amount of experience in these areas as well as representing parties in Fair Hearings to contest a finding by the Department that a party has abused or neglected a child. I know how to navigate the system and am a very strong advocate for my clients.
I have excellent relationships with the courts in Southeastern Massachusetts and have the respect of the Judges before whom I practice. That, coupled with my litigation skills and knowlege of the laws and regulations, allow me to provide excellent representation for my clients.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Child Abuse
50%
44 years | 100 cases
Family
30%
44 years | 30 cases
Adoption
20%
44 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Susan Devine
Po Box 713, West Falmouth, MA, 02574-0713
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Susan Devine's Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sharman | July 28, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Thorough, perceptive, a true listener and wise!
The sense of relief I am feeling after having a consultation with Susan Devine is the best feeling I've experienced in quite some time. I had consultations with several other attorneys and she is the only one who actually reviewed the documents I forwarded her prior to our phone meeting. She was rea...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best
My daughter Kaylee is 4 and she represents her. She has done an amazing amount of work and really cares for her clients if you want your child to be safe then there is no other choice but miss devine
Posted by Rich | April 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Pleased
Let me start by saying that Attorney Susan Devine has been representing my foster child since December. Susan has shown us that she is extremely knowledgeable and has made us both feel very confident. She always anwers my calls and keeps us informed with any new developments. Susan is very genuine ...
Susan Devine's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Devine is well versed in child welfare law in the Commonwealth. Having been employed by the Department of Children of Families, she knows the in's and out's of the polices, regulations. She is a strong advocate for her clients and an outright competent and hard working Attorney."
"Attorney Devine possesses great intellect, knowledge, energy and professionalism. A thoroughly competent litigator, she possesses a great deal of knowledge in a wide variety of areas. I would recommend her without reservation."
Kayur Shah
Child custody lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Certificate of Appreciation, First Justice Robert Murray, Plymouth County Juvenile Court
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Susan Devine Law
1981 - 2015
Regional Counsel, Department Of Children & Families
Associations
1979 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Guardianship of a Minor
Guardianship allowed
Education
1981
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Foster and Adoptive Parent Training
Massachusetts Custody and Adoption Law
2014
Annual Family Law Conference
How to navigate a DCF investigation
2013
The Indian Child Welfare Act and the Massachusetts Tribes
The Indian Child Welfare Act
2013
Annual statewide legal training for DCF attorneys
Guardianships under The Uniform Probate Code
2012
Annual statewide legal staff meeting for DCF attorneys
Massachusetts Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
After i graduate and still 18 can I move out?
21 Apr 2016
Q&A
Can my parents call the police on me if I leave my house to hang with my friends?
18 Apr 2016
Q&A
Can my ex move without telling me where he moved to even tough he has sole custody?
17 Apr 2016