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Joseph K. Chancellor

3.3
Rating: 3.8

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 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 | May 07, 2015 | Violent Crime

he saved me from a felony

I hired Attorney Chancellor to represent me in a very serious criminal matter. I was charged with A&B with a dangerous weapon. I took it to a jury trial and Attorney Chancellor got me a NOT GUILTY. I had a public defender in the beginning but realized quickly that I needed a private attorney. Attorne...y Chancellor's questioning of the police witnesses was fabulous. He actually had the jury laughing at one point. I would absolutely recommend Attorney Chancellor for any legal issue. He's smart, influential and very good.

Posted by matthew | May 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

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 | April 30, 2015 | DUI & DWI

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.

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Jesse Adams

General practice lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Rating:  3.8 (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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