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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate

Bio: Attorney Thomas J. Cavanagh joined Kellem Baird Cavanagh, LLC as a partner in January of 2026. Prior to joining KBC, Tom was the principal attorney at Cavanagh Law Group, LLC in Quincy, MA, for 16 years. Tom started his career, in the Norfolk Coun...

Rating: 9.3

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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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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts

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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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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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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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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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

Review: "Tracy was one of eleven trial lawyers in one of the largest pharmaceutical cases in the history of the industry back in 2003 in federal court. She worked tirelessly and was focused on the facts, to the point that the other ten trial lawyers would ..."

Rating: 10

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: EXCELLENCE IN THE LAW: I have been a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney since 1997. I have successfully represented over 4,000 clients and counting. I am an aggressive attorney who works tirelessly to get my clients the money after they...

Rating: 7.0

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1986. Graduate of New England School of Law 1985 Graduate of Southeastern Massachusetts University 1982 I have litigated over 2500 criminal cases in my 27 years as a member of the Bristol County Bar Advocates....

Rating: 8.0

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Tax

Review: "Mr McGinty is the pristine definition of an upperclassman. An attorney second, I mean if you’re guilty call Sean, if you’re innocent call Sean. Professionalism at its core. Well spoken highly intelligent master at his craft. Without him corruption..."

Rating: 6.8

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mike is awesome , best lawyer in ma , great guy , vevery knoligable , done so much for me , will fight for you 110% , can't go wrong with mike !!!"

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was caught red handed, in possession of some things I had no legal right to be in possession of. Ricky Lane out maneuvered and overwhelmed the prosecutors, who were in above their heads against him. The judge remarked to the young prosecutor, I..."

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was very pleased with his represantation. I was kept informed of the processes and talked to promptly and informed of any changes. I for the first time understood a little about the proccess. I did not have any doubt that my lawyer was working f..."

Rating: 6.6

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

Bio: I began law school motivated to help those who found themselves in difficult situations. The legal process can be intimidating, even frightening, and due process can easily be circumvented, and even denied, without a zealous advocate to fight on y...

Rating: 6.2

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Received respectful treatment for a criminal charge. Attorney Silva fought for me and my rights. I trust him and I would definitely recommend him to anyone with a serious charge."

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Atty Garrity was professional, thorough, very knowledgeable and affordable! He got right to work and got the job done. He helped me with a housing case but he's great for any legal needs!"

Rating: 6.7

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