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    Massachusetts Has 2362 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13085 Reviews

    George J Leontire

    George J Leontire

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "I hired Attorney Leontire for a property purchase gone awry. He took over the case and successfully completed the purchase with the terms as originally agreed."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Steven Charles Goldwyn

    Steven Charles Goldwyn

    3.816 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I hired Steven during the course of a messy divorce, where my ex-wife falsely accused me of violating a no-contact order. I called Steven on a weekend, was very impressed by his responses and as to why I had a good case, and hired him on the spot...."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Esther Joanne Horwich

    Esther Joanne Horwich

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Attorney Horwich oversaw my personal injury case, working with another attorney who she managed. They were able to more than double the initial offer and worked diligently to get the case resolved through very difficult circumstances due to COVID-..."
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Dana A. Sargent

    Dana A. Sargent

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Dana A. Sargent is located in historic downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Attorney Sargent concentrates his practice on criminal defense of both juveniles and adults as well as representation in personal injury matters, includi...
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    William J. O'Neil

    William J. O'Neil

    5.06 reviews Attention
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: William O’Neil has practiced law in the greater Springfield area for 31 years. He concentrates his practice in criminal defense of major crimes. Attorney O’Neil also has experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and pro...
    Rating:  6.6
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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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    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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    John Andrews

    John Andrews

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "I found John on Lawyers .com and he was the only lawyer to call me back promptly, as I only had 1 day to find a lawyer before my court date. He listened to my problem advised me that i should meet with him that day, due to certain issues i could n..."
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    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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    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 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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    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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