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Biography
Defending criminal cases takes skill, advocacy, dedication and ingenuity. I have tried cases ranging from complex murder cases to resisting arrest. And I am successful at it. Trying cases successfully comes from honing your skills. When I was a prosecutor, I tried more cases to verdict than any other prosecutor in the state. It was invaluable experience - I know what prosecutors know and I know how to challenge and defend against them.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
80%
11 years
Litigation
20%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Fund & FitzGerald
888 Purchase Street, Suite 309, New Bedford, MA, 02740
Fund & FitzGerald
191 Sumner Street, Newton Center, MA, 02459
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Posted by Robin | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dedication, Expertise and Integrity
Joan Fund is a very experienced and dedicated Attorney with the highest level of expertise. She knows the law and knows it well. Attorney Fund has an impeccable work ethic that is second to none. She is always professional, well organized and a woman of integrity. She will always be there for yo...
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers MA, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers MA, The National Trial Lawyers
2007
Recognition, Bristol County District Attorney's Office
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney - founding partner, Fund & FitzGerald
2002 - 2007
Assistant District Attorney- Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney's Office
1983 - 2002
Attorney, Law Office of Joan M. Fund
1980 - 1983
Director of Mediation, Crime & Justice Foundation
1979 - 1980
Director of Mediation, City Attorney's Office, Columbus, OH
Associations
2014 - Present
Criminal Justice Act PanelMember
2010 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2011 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. KL
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. JB
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. SS
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. EG
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. AR
Not Guilty
Education
1979
Capital University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Jury Trial Training
Jury Trial Skills
2013
Jury Trial Training
Jury Trial Skills
2013
14th Annual Criminal Law Conference 2013
Criminal Law
2010
Jury Trial Seminar
Jury Trial Skills
1980
Mediator Training
Mediation Training
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers