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Joseph K. Chancellor

3.3
Rating: 3.6

Licensed for 23 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

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Joseph K. Chancellor's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Crooked

This guy was hired to represent me in my divorce. I was coming out of a highly emotionally abusive marriage with two young children. I got divorced but that was all. No support of any kind. When I filed bankruptcy several years later the attorney I hired for that looked over my divorce agreement and ...said “this is the worst divorce agreement I have ever seen! Who was your lawyer?”

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015

Poor OUI Representation

Retained Joe a number of years ago for an OUI case and needed someone to navigate me through the process. Since OUI's are so complex, there are many aspects to be evaluated during the entire process. In the end, he steered me down the wrong road and questions were incorrectly answered, which left m...e at a crossroads. To sum it up, he wasn't a good legal guide in the process and is highly cautioned against.

Posted by matthew | November 20, 2013

JOSEPH CHANCELLOR, EXCELLENT LAWYER/DECENT HUMAN BEING I have used 100's of lawyers (some famous in US), Joe is one of the best!

• I recommend Joseph Chancellor. • I hired Joseph 1-3 years ago. • Joseph handled my Criminal Defense matter. As was noted, Joe is an excellent lawyer and a decent human being. 

 Having dealt with 100's of lawyers in the past 50 years under many different circumstances and for many differe...nt types of legal services, Joe is one of the best. Some of the lawyers that I have used were nationally recognized for their talents and though Joe didn't fit that niche his talents and practices equal their expertise. 

 The matter that Joe handled was relatively minor, but needed some very delicate handling and Joe did an excellent job. My situation was really the matter of a civil dispute which an over zealous policeman attempted to make a criminal matter. 

 I understand that Joe has had some difficulty some time ago, but despite that the public would be well served by his talents at helping people in any kind of legal difficulty. 

 I would use him again without any reservation and would refer him to any friend or stranger. 
Joe's unique skills are rare and sorely needed by the public.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2013

CON ARTIST

Chancellor took my retainer and promised me he had breakfast with an adjustor everyday as he was his neighbor - he then dropped my for no reason after I had paid him over $1,000.00 - be careful - the guy does not even have his own office space - just leases it out for meetings at 2 Canal Park in Camb...ridge.

Joseph Chancellor

Replied last May 6, 2015

Furthermore, if I had represented this alleged client for a criminal case why would it matter that there was or was't an "adjuster" interaction. This is the same type of typical nonsense that goes on these days. People believe that they can make false statement or twist the truth because they are not magically cured of their flaws. Attorneys can't change your circumstances they can only advocate on a clients behalf in the best light possible. Just because attorneys are well paid or are paid at all doesn't mean that a client that is unhappy with the result is accurate in making a complaint. Typically if a person is having to hire an attorney in a criminal matter they have an uphill battle, regardless of the attorney's ability. Flat out this is a fraudulent comment by someone with an axe to grind and Avvo has certainly made that possible with this site.

Posted by Wei | July 20, 2010

Joe got me out of trouble and SAVED my life.

I was falsely accused by a stranger for assaulting my family member at a parking lot. I was so surprised that the rude police sent me into the terrible law system. Formerly, a public attorney worked for me for couple of months, but he only got me to taste how bitter the system was. Then I hired Jo...seph Chancellor, he gave me a sharp impression during our first phone talk, and enhanced my trusts and confidences at our first following interview. I hired him. Joe handled my case through a different approach, which he called a Clear-Cut. He got me a Non-guilty at the jury trial. His cross-exams on the witness and the police was excellent, and crushed their credibility One-by-One. I couldn't find any word to express my appreciations to him upon the victory. Now, I'm enjoying my new freedom, and I know Joe is stepping onto new struggles to help his new clients. I wish him well, say THANK YOU to him again, and would like to give my strongest recommendations to everyone that needs helps in the law system here. Joe is THE TOP ATTORNEY that one may not be able to find second time in life. After first interview with Joe, I knew I found the perfect smart person to do the best representations for me at law. I was so lucky that I had Joe as my attorney. That's Joe, recovered my reputations, pulled me out of the messy world, and SAVED my life. Thanks, thanks Joe, the best decision I've ever made in my life.

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General practice lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse Joe Chancellor's skills and advocacy as a fellow attorney. Joe is extraordinarily dedicated to the diligent representation of each of his clients. I endorse him for anyone looking for a caring, hard-working, and experienced attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  3.6 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Indefinite Suspension issued in MA, 2012

updated on 06/27/2019

Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

Indefinite Suspension issued in MA, 2012

updated on 11/05/2015

Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

Joseph’s comment:

“Attorney has atoned for his accounting errors and in the process will soon petition for reinstatement.”

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