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    Kenneth R. Bagnall

    Kenneth R. Bagnall

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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    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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    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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    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. Frates

    Michael A. Frates

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tremendo abogado lo recomiendo para cualquier caso…all good exelent service…………………………………………….,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, cc c"
    Rating:  6.7
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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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    Max Bauer

    Max Bauer

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I am passionate about constitutional law beyond criminal justice. I previously was a healthcare fraud investigator for the Department of Justice, assistant to an architect, and blues DJ.
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    Paula D. Motaco-Plouffe

    Paula D. Motaco-Plouffe

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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    Alicia M. McKinley

    Alicia M. McKinley

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Great lawyer to work with, explained everything that was happening with my legal matter. She was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond what was expected. Highly recommended. This legal matter was dismissed. Thank you"
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    Alejandro Ramos

    Alejandro Ramos

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Ramos represented my husband in an arduous trial where the odds of winning it were not in my husband's favor, although he is innocent. Mr. Ramos' representation in this case made all the difference and the reason- aside from the fact that he i..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Nicholas J. Horgan

    Nicholas J. Horgan

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Nicholas J. Horgan is an experienced criminal defense attorney with a passion for trial work and a track record of success. He began his career as a trial attorney for the Massachusetts public defender agency, quickly earning a reputation for his ...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Marcus D. Ferro

    Marcus D. Ferro

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Marcus' passion for criminal law began as an intern for the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. During his tenure, Marcus developed a working knowledge of court, prosecution, and police procedure. He expanded his knowledge of the subject w...
    Rating:  6.2
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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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    Nicholas Paul Frye

    Nicholas Paul Frye

    4.58 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a very good experience working with Nick. He is very knowledgeable. I’d be happy to use his services if anything came up. I’d also refer him to friends and family."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jeremy James Sears

    Jeremy James Sears

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Education
    Bio: I retired from the Army in 2009 after a great 20 year career. I finished up my Bachelors degree in Business Management at Kansas State University (I discovered that I hated business management! But I also discovered a fascination with law). I was ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Victor Jon Koufman

    Victor Jon Koufman

    5.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Victor Koufman is a graduate of Harvard College and Northeastern University School of Law. With over eighteen years' experience in negotiations and litigation, Victor's practice includes general litigation, insurance defense, contract negotiations...
    Rating:  8.7
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