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    Massachusetts Has 2361 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13227 Reviews

    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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    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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    Seth J. Robbins

    Seth J. Robbins

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Litigation
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    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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    Carol Ann Starkey

    Carol Ann Starkey

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, White Collar Crime
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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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    Phil A. Taylor

    Phil A. Taylor

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: I received my Juris Doctorate degree from the New England School of Law in 2003, and my Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Massachusetts Boston, with a concentration in Finance in 1999. At the New England School of Law...
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Kerri Quintal

    Kerri Quintal

    4.624 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Review: "Before I begin, if this is your first time into the legal system, especially the criminal justice system, know two things: ONE- lawyers are expensive. Think of them as a black bottomless pit in which you throw money, and that the longer you’re int..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Guy A. Larock

    Guy A. Larock

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Guy represented my fiancé on a case that was pretty bad, not to mention my fiancé has a lengthy criminal history. Guy not only got these charges dropped but he got rid of his probation also! This guy is excellent, very good criminal lawyer! & he h..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Daniel J. Murphy

    Daniel J. Murphy

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "He is an amazing lawyer. He is very professional and he talks to his clients with the utmost respect. He was very comforting and I feel like he does his best to do whatever is in the best interest for his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer. H..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jeffrey Travaline

    Jeffrey Travaline

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "He is hands down the best. In my younger years I caused some trouble. Many many court cases and hired him on every one. He kept me out of jail with no convictions. He always answers his phone and never rushes you. "
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    Christopher R. Murphy

    Christopher R. Murphy

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: From my first day working for the office in 1997 all the way through today, a "client first" approach was instilled in everything I have done and every thing I do. My focus is helping indivudals and families involved in personal injury/wrogful dea...
    Rating:  7.5
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