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    Massachusetts Has 2362 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13122 Reviews

    Cornelius Joseph Madera

    Cornelius Joseph Madera

    5.040 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I have extensive trial experience in criminal defense as well as administrative/governmental agency matters and appeals. I previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Cape and Islands District, prosecuting both adult and juvenile m...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Peter J. Parlow

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    Peter J. Parlow

    4.810 reviews
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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: "I was charged with attempt to commit a crime and assault and battery because the girl took advantage of my disabilities. He was there to give me support and courage throughout the process , he used everything in his mean to help. Parole finally go..."
    Rating:  5.4
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    Catherine Becker Good

    Catherine Becker Good

    5.017 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: I have 34 years of hands on experience in family law. Aside from litigation, a significant part of my practice is dedicated to divorce mediation. My extensive experience as a divorce attorney provides a valuable background as a mediator. I graduat...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew D Goldstein

    Andrew D Goldstein

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Bio: Practicing Criminal Defense for 20 years in various courts throughout Massachusetts Former Essex County Assistant District Attorney Former Attorney with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division Senior Adjunct Lect...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Victor Jon Koufman

    Victor Jon Koufman

    5.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 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:  10
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    Michelle L Diamond

    Michelle L Diamond

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse
    Bio: Prior to becoming a lawyer I received my BS in Social Work and worked for DCF for 4 years. I have logged thousands of hours in the courtroom and sucessfually taken over 100 cases to jury trial. If you are charged with a crime or your are being inv...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Heather Virginia Baer

    Heather Virginia Baer

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Practice concentrates in complex litigation and dispute resolution. Extensive experience in business, white collar crime, employment, products liability, and real estatelitigation.
    Rating:  9.9
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    James Edward Haynes

    James Edward Haynes

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I graduated from Wabash College in 1998, which I attended as an Eli Lilly Fellow, and I received Distinction the highest grade awarded on the comprehensive examinations in both my majors, Political Science and English. After graduating, I spent se...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jason Green

    Jason Green

    4.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Green is a member of the Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kathy Jo Cook

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    Kathy Jo Cook

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Serving your needs. Protecting your rights. Solving your problems.
    Rating:  10
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    Isaac Kalish

    Isaac Kalish

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: When people ask what I do, I’m always proud to say I am a trial attorney; I fight on behalf of my clients in the courtroom whether it’s at trial, a hearing, or in tough negotiations. I understand deeply that dealing with a civil or criminal court ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    David M Jellinek

    David M Jellinek

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime
    Review: "Attorney Jellinek is both a phenomenal attorney and person. I am so incredibly grateful for his hard work, personal support, advocacy, and success in getting me the best outcome. He is an excellent person to have you in your corner!"
    Rating:  8.2
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    Sean P. Killam

    Sean P. Killam

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Knows law inside out and gets the job done with incredible finesse. And fees are very reasonable for a/the top lawyer I have ever worked with"
    Rating:  7.9
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    Stephen Edward Spelman

    Stephen Edward Spelman

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Sex Crime
    Bio: Stephen Spelman is an experienced trial attorney who represents businesses and individuals facing important and often complex legal issues and problems. As a prosecutor in the Homicide Unit of the Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Stephen...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kathleen Black Reynolds

    Kathleen Black Reynolds

    5.010 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Each client's case is given the individual attention it needs and deserves. I expect my clients to participate throughout their case - it is their case and my role is to guide them through the process. advising them of the pros and cons of each st...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Michael C Najjar

    Michael C Najjar

    4.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Mr. Najjar is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney with whom I had the pleasure of speaking about a personal injury case. He listened well, asked good questions about the case details, and had an assuring manner with the advice he offered. He wa..."
    Rating:  10
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    Ruth O'Meara-Costello

    Ruth O'Meara-Costello

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Employment & Labor
    Bio: My practice includes both civil and criminal litigation. I represent criminal defendants facing charges in the state and federal courts. In the past, I have helped clients confronting felony charges including first degree murder and federal racket...
    Rating:  10
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    Sharon Ray

    Sharon Ray

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Sharon Ray is a rising star in criminal defense. She has successfully defended clients accused of crimes including, but not limited to, drug transactions, hate crimes, failure to register as a sex offender, sex for fee, operating under the influen...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Paul R Donaghue

    Paul R Donaghue

    5.056 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Attorney Donaghue met with my husband and me for a consultation regarding criminal gun charges that were a result of a larceny at our home. My husband's hunting rifle was among the stolen items, so we of course reported it to police and they in tu..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert D. Sullivan

    Robert D. Sullivan

    4.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Attorney Sullivan is an experienced litigator, with over fifteen years of trial experience. A graduate of the University of Miami and New England Law Boston, and with the experience of a former prosecutor, Attorney Sullivan is in the courtroom dai...
    Rating:  8.1
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