Craig A. Souza

Craig A. Souza

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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Bedford, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

34 Welby Rd, Suite 114D, New Bedford, MA

About Craig

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Worked six years as an Assistant District Attorney, where I prosecuted both trial and appellate cases. During the last two and a half years I have continued to practice criminal law at my own firm. I continue to handle both criminal trial and appellate cases.

21 years

40%
Family 30%

Since opening my own office, I continue to accept family law cases in the areas of divorce, alimony, child support, and custody. Obtained Limited Assistance Reprentation (LAR) certification and accept cases to assist low income clients with specific aspects of their family law case.

15 years

30%
Appeals 10%

17 years

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney At Law

34 Welby Rd, Suite 114D, New Bedford, MA, 02745-1137

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Massachusetts Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Massachusetts, Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2014

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, South Coastal Counties Legal Services

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Craig A. Souza, Attorney at Law

2004 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Bristol County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Bristol County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Baez

Sentence reduced by two years

Commonwealth v. Spencer

Ultimately, my client was granted a new trial.

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Education

2004

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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