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    Massachusetts Has 2366 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 12975 Reviews

    Joseph Francis Savage Jr.

    Joseph Francis Savage Jr.

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Easy going, likeable, easy to talk with for clients but very aggressive in the courtroom in being very efficient in getting things done. organized and gives great advice, but allows and shows the client that he's the final decision-maker in any im..."
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    Donald S. Crotty

    Donald S. Crotty

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "He listened to our needs and worked with us. We never sensed judgment or apprehension. We are truly amazed, and now he'll be our attorney moving forward. "
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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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    Daniel Timothy Welch

    Daniel Timothy Welch

    5.013 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Asylum, Immigration and more
    Review: "I hired Daniel Welch to represent me in a litigation case, and I couldn't be more grateful for his guidance and expertise throughout the process. From our first conversation, Daniel was straightforward, professional, and incredibly thorough in his..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Ryan Schiff

    Ryan Schiff

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile
    Bio: Ryan's practice is focused on appellate litigation and criminal and juvenile defense. He has briefed and argued a wide range of cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First C...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Michael F Mimno

    Michael F Mimno

    4.68 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Michael was my second and last lawyer I used for my divorce. He helped me get through my divorce in a timely manner and was respectful and honorable through the whole experience"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Julia Ariel Rindler

    Julia Ariel Rindler

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms Rindler is a compassionate and diligent attorney"
    Rating:  6.2
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    Joshua M.D. Segal

    Joshua M.D. Segal

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family
    Rating:  8.5
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    James C. Rudser

    James C. Rudser

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Review: "James Rudser is among the finest criminal advocates in Massachusetts. His knowledge of the law, familiarity with the courts, ability to think on his feet and his excellent communication skills all add up to creating the very best outlook for his ..."
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    Adriana Contartese

    Adriana Contartese

    3.45 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Hi I'm Carlos, i hired Mrs. Contartese to work on my case and she was extremely effective and efficient to work with and most and foremost she understood my situation and thanks God, everything came out they way we wore expecting it. Thank you so..."
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    Michael F. Bettencourt

    Michael F. Bettencourt

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I hired michael January 2022 for a messy negotiation and buy out of a property owned by myself and an ex boyfriend. Michael did an amazing job dealing with this heinous person. He is very professional smart well educated and completely trustworthy..."
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    Shauna M. Harris

    Shauna M. Harris

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning
    Rating:  7.9
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    Brian J Szela

    Brian J Szela

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Review: "Brian is incredibly professional, up front and efficient. He made the whole process as smooth as possible. I Highly recommend him!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    John J Giampa

    John J Giampa

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "I hired John to handle my divorce. He is highly knowledgeable about the law and the court system. He was spot on with his assessment of the situation, and accurately predicted the outcome. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joseph F. Krowski Jr.

    Joseph F. Krowski Jr.

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Review: "Joe is the best attorney bar none. He worked my case with a ferocious tenacity unmatched by Any other . If I were asked to compare him to one person comes to mind and that's Matlock. He makes everyone else look like amateurs. At one point I actual..."
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    Richard Matthew Welsh Jr.

    Richard Matthew Welsh Jr.

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate
    Review: "Great lawyer very profesional alot experience he take opponents ans crust them"
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    Katherine E. Brennan

    Katherine E. Brennan

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning
    Review: "Atty Brennan did a great job for me. She was friendly, easy to work with, and professional. I was our heading a home for the first time, and Katherine made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Morjieta K. Derisier

    Morjieta K. Derisier

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Review: "Morjieta was absolutely amazing when it came down to buying my house. Once she was included in the process all of my issues were taken care of quickly and efficiently. She was always available if I had questions and made it feel like a very person..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Albert G. Hayeck

    Albert G. Hayeck

    3.97 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He has been my attorney for over 16 years. Al represented me during my divorce, restraining orders, eviction, child custody battles, and even false DCF allegations. He has always returned my calls in a timely fashion. If any of my cases coincided ..."
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    Christopher A. Carbone

    Christopher A. Carbone

    4.714 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Practicing attorney with over 24+ years of experience in Family Law and Divorce litigation, assisting people going through one of the hardest and most challenging parts of their lives. Since 2001, Attorney Christopher Carbone has faithfully repres...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Madison F Bader

    Madison F Bader

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights
    Bio: Attorney with both courtroom and law office experience currently working as a Litigation Associate at Lawson & Weitzen LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. Sworn into both the State and Federal Bar of Massachusetts, as well as the State and Federal Bar o...
    Rating:  7.7
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