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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Joseph Zlatnik is a trial attorney. His practice focuses primarily on criminal representation, however he has achieved success in a variety of other areas of law. Attorney Zlatnik began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Berkshire District At...

Rating: 8.1

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Prior to founding the firm of Eisenstadt Law, Attorney Joseph Eisenstadt worked as an Assistant Massachusetts Attorney General and Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney. As an Assistant Attorney General, he prosecuted white collar, environmen...

Rating: 9.6

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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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Criminal Defense

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 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: At the Law Office of Lenore Glaser, we know what is at stake in criminal law matters. You will receive the preparation, commitment to your case and attention you deserve. Facing a criminal charge is a serious, potentially life-altering experience ...

Rating: 9.6

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Joshua D. Werner is the founder and principle attorney of The Law Office of Joshua D. Werner in South Easton, Massachusetts. With more than 30 years of experienced as a Massachusetts lawyer including many years aa a former Assistant District Attor...

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(508) 232-7045

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "I had no experience in the criminal justice system. I was frightened, overwhelmed and did not know what to expect in court. I hired Tanis Yannetti to represent me and I was not disappointed. Tanis was professional, intelligent, caring and tough! S..."

Rating: 8.7

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: Attorney Carbone focuses his practice on Drunk Driving Defense, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Litigation. Prior to going into private practice, Attorney Carbone was a partner at at law firm in Fitchburg, MA, an associate at a law firm in Wo...

Rating: 9.8

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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

Call for a consultation(855) 532-4145

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Attorney Cusack began her career fighting for those who could not afford an attorney. As a public defender, Attorney Cusack started in Barnstable County, then continued her advocacy in Middlesex County (Lowell) and ended up in Suffolk County. In h...

Rating: 8.5

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

Bio: As the former Mayor, former Supervising Assistant District Attorney, and former City Solicitor I have the experience, knowledge, and reputation for protecting my clients. No one will fight harder for you inside of a courtroom than me. I have your ...

Rating: 8.8

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 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

Call for a consultation(866) 580-4409

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Administrative Law

Bio: Providing aggressive legal representation while achieving the best possible client outcomes. we specialize in criminal defense, family law and administrative law. Licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. CALI awards for excellence...

Rating: 8.6

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 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

Call for a FREE consultation(781) 779-6538

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Attorney James M. Caramanica brings over 30 years of experience in criminal defense, providing clients with professional guidance to navigate through complex legal challenges. At the Law Office of James M. Caramanica, P.C., James ensures that your...

Rating: 10

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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: 9.8

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation

Helping immigration clients represents one of the most rewarding experiences in my career.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(828) 394-4710

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law

Review: "Joe Goldberg-Giuliano was my lawyer , he was very thorough. I could not have been happier with him , he kept me well informed and I would definitely refer him ."

Rating: 8.9

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