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    Nicholas R. Sylvia

    Nicholas R. Sylvia

    5.054 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant
    Review: "I had some serious charges and Nick helped get the case dismissed and dropped. He’s a great lawyer if you need one. He responds in a timely manner and you will always be on the same page as him regarding your case and he will guide you through it...."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Emma Marion Quinn-Judge

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    Emma Marion Quinn-Judge

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: I focus my litigation practice on criminal defense, employment law, and appeals. My criminal practice includes cases in both state and federal courts. I have represented clients charged with crimes such as murder; motor vehicle homicide; conspirac...
    Rating:  10
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    Jamie Mauritz James

    Jamie Mauritz James

    4.9101 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Jamie Mauritz James has a mission to provide quality legal support and counsel to her clients. She has a reputation for thoroughness and preparedness that is widely recognized and respected in the legal community. She works together with her clien...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Joshua D. Werner

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    Joshua D. Werner

    4.58 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Joshua D. Werner is the founder and principle attorney of The Law Office of Joshua D. Werner in South Easton, Massachusetts. With more than 30 years of experienced as a Massachusetts lawyer including many years aa a former Assistant District Attor...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Joseph Keegan

    Joseph Keegan

    4.47 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Attorney Joseph Keegan is an experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney fighting for the rights of the accused in Boston. With nearly 10 years of trial experience, as well as 11 years of law enforcement experience, he is uniquely qualified ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jamie Herrington Gorton

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    Jamie Herrington Gorton

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning
    If you are being prosecuted, you need an adept criminal attorney to defend your rights.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Daly

    Daniel Daly

    5.013 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: ***Member of the National College for DUI Defense*** ***Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association*** ***Top 40 Under 40 Award for Criminal Defense*** Attorney Daly's background and experience are unparalleled: * Assistant District Attorney, Su...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Tanis M. Yannetti

    Tanis M. Yannetti

    5.07 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "I had no experience in the criminal justice system. I was frightened, overwhelmed and did not know what to expect in court. I hired Tanis Yannetti to represent me and I was not disappointed. Tanis was professional, intelligent, caring and tough! S..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Paul C. Mahoney

    Paul C. Mahoney

    5.017 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "So I got I to some hot water after a game in the city. I didn't do anything wrong just caught up in the chaos and the Boston police didn't care, like Nazi Germany that just arrested whomever crossed their path. Attorney Mahoney responded to a late..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Nicolas A. Gordon

    Nicolas A. Gordon

    4.821 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Gordon earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bridgewater State College. At Bridgewater, he was appointed Secretary of the Political Science National Honors Socie...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Adam C. Russell

    Adam C. Russell

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: "Super Lawyers Rising Star again!" Award winning OUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer. First call is free
    Rating:  8.8
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    Stephen T. Novick

    Stephen T. Novick

    5.011 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Stephen T. Novick understands the severity of a criminal charge which is why he has dedicated his firm to the practice of it. He is a former police officer and police prosecutor who understands the justice system. He has been trained in i...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Ilir Kavaja

    Ilir Kavaja

    4.756 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an experienced Attorney who handles primarily, Employment Law, and some Criminal Defense and Family Immigration Law cases. I fight hard for my clients and get results! Call me to schedule a consultation and evaluation of your case. I promise ...
    Rating:  10
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    David Paul Flanagan

    David Paul Flanagan

    4.735 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense lawyer with nearly a decade of legal experience, Attorney Dave Flanagan has brought forth fair cases and trials for those facing everything from arson to DUI charges and everything else in between. In the early years of his c...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Theodore John Koban

    Theodore John Koban

    4.818 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Koban has been a practicing member of the Massachusetts bar and has actively been trying cases in the courts of Massachusetts since 1978. In 2023 he began a semi retirement. The practice is now limited to criminal appellate proceedings.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Philip J. Doherty

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    Philip J. Doherty

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Philip Doherty has been a practicing attorney since 1989 and is licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He concentrates his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury/Civil Litigation in state and federal courts in both st...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jesse Adams

    Jesse Adams

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Jesse Adams, a native of Pioneer Valley, MA graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts and received his law degree from the Western New England College School of Law in 2007. Shortly after passing the bar, Jesse began his pr...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Edward R. Molari

    Edward R. Molari

    4.99 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I can assist you with all your legal needs, including criminal defense specializing in the areas of firearms offenses, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug trafficking, OUI/DUI defense, sexual assault, forgery/uttering, wiretapping, and wi...
    Rating:  8.4
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    William Albert Flanagan

    William Albert Flanagan

    5.07 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: As the former Mayor, former Supervising Assistant District Attorney, and former City Solicitor I have the experience, knowledge, and reputation for protecting my clients. No one will fight harder for you inside of a courtroom than me. I have your ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Stephanie A Sousa

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    Stephanie A Sousa

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Questions about divorce, family law, bankruptcy, or criminal matter? Don't hesitate to call me!
    Rating:  8.4
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