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    Massachusetts Has 2366 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13034 Reviews

    Charles Wesley Rankin

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    Charles Wesley Rankin

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  9.3
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    Liam Scully

    Liam Scully

    5.018 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I was born and raised on the South Shore of Boston where my law practice is currently based- with an offices in Boston and in my hometown of Marshfield. As a criminal defense attorney I have learned that no case is too big or too small because eve...
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    Neil S Tassel

    Neil S Tassel

    5.077 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Former prosecutor with 35 years experience in criminal law and related litigation. Experience in all Second Amendment matters.
    Rating:  8.9
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    David W Pritchard

    David W Pritchard

    4.9114 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident
    Bio: I have acted as a Mentor for New Bar Advocates in both Hampshire and Hampden Counties. Specifically, I provided oversight and instruction on practice and procedure in the District Courts to incoming members of local Bar Advocate Programs through t...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Noah J. Kilroy

    Noah J. Kilroy

    4.611 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Rhode Island Criminal Attorney, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer, Rhode Island Crime Lawyer, Rhode Island DUI Lawyer, RI Criminal Attorney, RI Criminal Defense Lawyer, RI Crime Lawyer, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer, Massachusetts Crime...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael G. Bradley

    Michael G. Bradley

    4.924 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Michael G. Bradley has a proven track record of obtaining positive results for his clients, despite the difficult situation they find themselves in. He achieves a high degree of success by applying years of hands-on experience on both sid...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Robert Leone

    Joseph Robert Leone

    5.015 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: CALL NOW at Attorney Joseph Leone graduated Suma Cum Laude from Suffolk University and Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as the United States Dist...
    Rating:  8.6
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    John A. Amabile

    John A. Amabile

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Review: "John is super experienced. He knows how the system works and he explains things clearly. I hired him personally and I have recommended him on three separate occasions to friends who needed a lawyer. In all cases the result was better than expected..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jeffrey P. Wiesner

    Jeffrey P. Wiesner

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: To view press articles related to the case depicted in the photos click the link "View all photos and/or videos." Boston Globe 2/10/09 Boston Globe 4/14/09 New York Times 3/11/09 LA Times 2/8/09
    Rating:  10
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    Melanie Shapiro

    Melanie Shapiro

    5.055 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Bio: Melanie Shapiro is an experienced immigration lawyer based on Norwood, MA. She works with clients from all over the U.S. and internationally to help keep their families together, keep them safe, and change their lives. It has been an honor for her...
    Rating:  10
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    Maura Jennie Tansley

    Maura Jennie Tansley

    5.027 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Attorney tansley is an owner and partner at Tansley | Halloran and is a highly experienced litigation attorney with a focus on all aspects of criminal defense. Attorney Tansley trained in the Boston University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Sarah J. Briones

    Sarah J. Briones

    4.925 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Briones has over two decades of experience representing clients in Federal and Massachusetts Courts including Civil, Criminal and Probate and Family Court. Prior to attending law school, Sarah worked for a large insurance Company in Bosto...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Charles M. Alpert

    Charles M. Alpert

    5.028 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Landlord & Tenant
    Bio: Charles M. Alpert has been recognized as one of the region’s top legal professionals, earning the prestigious Super Lawyer designation in Massachusetts every year from 2016 through 2025—a distinction reserved for attorneys who demonstrate the high...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jon Ciraulo

    Jon Ciraulo

    5.07 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: As an Assistant District Attorney, I had the opportunity to prosecute countless cases in both the District and Superior Courts. With the skills and experience I obtained as a prosecutor, I am now particulalry well suited to successfully defend tho...
    Rating:  10
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    Audai Christopher Cote

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    Audai Christopher Cote

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Review: "Mr. Cote helped me with an onerous case with a difficult contractor, in which i could not resolve myself. He was able to successfully work out my issue in what looked like a hopeless settlement. I was referred to him because of his superlative rep..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Max D. Perlman

    Max D. Perlman

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Max D. Perlman represented me in my harassment prevention order case in which he cross examined the plaintiff. He did a great job asking questions during the hearing. I had hired Mr. Perlman last minute but he did everything he could to make sure ..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael R Schneider

    Michael R Schneider

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Constitutional and more
    Bio: Michael R. Schneider is a criminal defense attorney with over 30 years’ experience. Prior to becoming a partner with Andrew Good and Philip Cormier, Mr. Schneider was a partner and founding member of Salsberg & Schneider, a Boston law firm listed ...
    Rating:  10
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    George N Asack

    George N Asack

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: In 2006, I founded Boston Area Mediation Services. We have a panel of former Judges and respected and accomplished attorneys who mediate and arbitrate matters ranging from Divorce and family matters to personal injury and contract disputes. We als...
    Rating:  10
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    David Marcus Baker

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    David Marcus Baker

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    When Experience and Integrity Matter. Our clients choose our firm for advice and representation when important legal issues arise involving their business or personal lives. We are the litigation, personal injury, and criminal defense law firm to ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Brad Bailey

    Brad Bailey

    5.020 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Boston Criminal Defense lawyer, Brad Bailey, a Massachusetts native white collar, sex, drugs & violent crimes (including homicide) attorney, graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1980. He received his J.D. in 1983 from the University of Virg...
    Rating:  10
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