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    David A. Padavano

    David A. Padavano

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Right when I met David he told me he had my back and even though at time I was skeptical, he stayed true to his word. He is the man if you are looking for a good attorney that you can count on. Just make you to give him a call."
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    Stephanie Ann Romano

    Stephanie Ann Romano

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Stephanie Roman represented me in a criminal matter between Oct. 2015 and Oct. 2016. At the initial arraignment she argued that I was not a risk to flee and convinced the judge to release me on personal recognizance against the recommendation of t..."
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Frank J. Sanchez

    Frank J. Sanchez

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Not only Frank knowledgeable but he is very fair and Consulting. I would recommend him highly to anyone with a Criminal case on the North Shore."
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    Kenneth R. Bagnall

    Kenneth R. Bagnall

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Bagnall provided great representation. Not only did he assist me with my legal matter, he also kept me up to date and explained everything step by step."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Paul S. Hajjar

    Paul S. Hajjar

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Paul was brought in after the lawyer I originally hired (who claimed he'd get the earth, yet gave less than nothing) failed miserably, after he was mauled by the opposition's scurrilous lawyer (who had neither ethics nor morals). He was able to th..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Michael D'Amore

    Michael D'Amore

    5.06 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    Review: "Great guy, with nothing but your best interests in mind. Went above and beyond to ensure I was taken care of, couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Thank you - Demetry"
    Rating:  7.3
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    Charles Howard Riley III

    Charles Howard Riley III

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Represented me in a case in Cambridge District Court. got me a great finding despite horrible fact pattern. Represented my interests well AND kept me informed of what was going on at all stages."
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    Michael A. Waryasz

    Michael A. Waryasz

    5.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals and more
    Bio: Michael A. Waryasz is a graduate of Boston College and the Northeastern University School of Law. His practice areas include complex civil litigation, business litigation, consumer protection, personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, appeal...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Kathryn A. Toomey

    Kathryn A. Toomey

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury
    Bio: Kathryn Toomey is an attorney in the central Massachusetts area. The daughter of the Honorable Daniel F. Toomey, she grew up in Holden, Massachusetts with a healthy respect and an in-depth knowledge of the legal system. She graduated from Wachuset...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Susan Gallagher-Heroux

    Susan Gallagher-Heroux

    4.73 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "i swear once mrs.gallagher took my case . she ask for the truth about what went on . an i told her an we went from there. i felt like a was being help bye a real friend who cares about justice.this lawyer is the no joke . an if u ever want thee be..."
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    David Michael Klemm

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    David Michael Klemm

    1.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation and more
    Rating:  8.3
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    Harry Brooks Whelan

    Harry Brooks Whelan

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I think Attorney Whelan is an exceptional lawyer. He attended court with me as a continuance kept dragging the case on. He worked hard for me and it was the best possible outcome. I have never met an attorney that has worked so hard to get what is..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Timothy P. Walsh

    Timothy P. Walsh

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Business and more
    Bio: Tim Walsh was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of New Bedford Hight School, Lafayette College (B.A. in History) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree. Attorney W...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Paula D. Motaco-Plouffe

    Paula D. Motaco-Plouffe

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend this attorney, she really cares and fights for her clients, and she is also someone who knows the in and outs of the court system since she also was an assistant district attorney,"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Thomas Tucker Merrigan

    Thomas Tucker Merrigan

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Hon. Thomas T. Merrigan (Ret.) is a partner in Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP, with offices located in Boston, Falmouth and Greenfield, Massachusetts. Tom has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1976 and has successfully handled a broad spectrum...
    Rating:  10
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    John J. Barter

    John J. Barter

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    David M. Silva

    David M. Silva

    4.913 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: I am a real estate conveyancing and litigation attorney practicing in areas of personal injury, landlord/tenant, real estate - representing buyers, sellers and those seeking to refinance, OUI Defense, commercial and residential leases, corporate l...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Pauline M. Cormier

    Pauline M. Cormier

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I w an t to write this review for Pauline because she was amazing during my case and I don’t think I could have gotten my outcome without her. I really want to thank her for the work she did during my lowest points in my life. She does not judge a..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joseph M. Perullo

    Joseph M. Perullo

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In 2012 I was engaged in a case where I was assigned to attorney Perullo by the state since I couldn't afford a private attorney. Several of my co-defendants were also assigned public attorneys. As the case progressed it seemed like my peers' atto..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Christopher Daniel Affsa

    Christopher Daniel Affsa

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When I recieved a call from the police department saying that they wanted we to come in in regards to an investigation for credit card fraud and theft, my first resction was a panicked phone call to a family member who is an attorney. The family m..."
    Rating:  6.5
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