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    Massachusetts Has 2366 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 12983 Reviews

    Karen J. Wayne

    Karen J. Wayne

    5.014 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Attorney Wayne, is a wealth of knowledge as a criminal defence Attorney. I had a very complex case that not only has never been tried in Massachusetts, but there was 0 case law in the United States concerning such a difficult and complex case! She..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Kenneth M. Resnik

    Kenneth M. Resnik

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been fighting for the rights of those accused of crimes for the past fifteen years. I graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 1997, and went to work in the Staff Attorney's Office at the United States Court of Appeals for th...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Martin Richard Rosenthal

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    Martin Richard Rosenthal

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
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    Rating:  10
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    Michael P. Gerace

    Michael P. Gerace

    5.07 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Before I was an attorney, I taught political science and economics for 17 years. Though these areas are very different from practicing law, I did learn how to speak to people, especially a group of people, and I certainly know how to research an w...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Catherine Becker Good

    Catherine Becker Good

    5.016 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more
    Bio: I have 34 years of hands on experience in family law. Aside from litigation, a significant part of my practice is dedicated to divorce mediation. My extensive experience as a divorce attorney provides a valuable background as a mediator. I graduat...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen P. Kelly

    Stephen P. Kelly

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "I found Mr. Kelly to be an excellent communicator. He explained a difficult legal process in simple terms and then kept me informed of all the progress along the way. I would not hesitate to retain his services in the future."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Randy J Milou

    Randy J Milou

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In practice, Attorney Milou is guided by the simple principles he learned early in his career – work hard and treat people with respect. No matter who you are, where you are from, or the size of your case, Attorney Milou will provide you with unpa...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Grace Edwards

    Grace Edwards

    4.817 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a zealous advocate for my clients. I give each client personal attention and work hard to achieve their goals in the case. In 2023 I have shifted my practice and focus solely on practicing criminal defense.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Nathaniel Spinney

    Nathaniel Spinney

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: I have devoted my life to creating equity and seeking justice for all people. Since I've started practicing I have been fighting for the people of Lynn and the North Shore communities. I've been accepting court-appointed criminal defense cases sin...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jeffrey M. Miller

    Jeffrey M. Miller

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense for 11 years. I am experienced in the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts. I have tried a wide-range of charges to juries including Domestic Assault and Battery, OUI, drug Trafficking, Assault to M...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Edward R. Molari

    Edward R. Molari

    4.99 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I can assist you with all your legal needs, including criminal defense specializing in the areas of firearms offenses, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug trafficking, OUI/DUI defense, sexual assault, forgery/uttering, wiretapping, and wi...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Ryan P. Donahue

    Ryan P. Donahue

    4.86 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former Prosecutor Ryan Donahue is an experienced litigator who is in court every day on behalf of clients. Attorney Donahue began his career in 2010 as an Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County. During his years as a prosecutor he handled...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Dale Marie Merrill

    Dale Marie Merrill

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on criminal trials and criminal appeals,so that I can better stay on top of the issues that affect my clients. I have extensive experience in criminal defense and appeals, including serious crimes involving murder, sex offenses...
    Rating:  9.8
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    James L. Sultan

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    James L. Sultan

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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:  10
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    Craig J. MacLellan

    Craig J. MacLellan

    5.013 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Construction & Development
    Bio: Craig MacLellan is a graduate of Boston College High School and Providence College. After graduating from Providence College, Mr. MacLellan attended Suffolk University Law School and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2005. Mr. MacLellan is a license...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Monica R. Shah

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    Monica R. Shah

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: My criminal practice includes trial and appellate matters in both state and federal courts where I have represented clients on charges ranging from drug possession and conspiracy, animal abuse, money laundering, obstruction of justice, fraud, tax ...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel R. Bergin

    Daniel R. Bergin

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Daniel R. Bergin is without a doubt one of the finest lawyers in the Springfield area, if not in the entire state of Massachusetts. He will present your case fairly and accurately. You can count on attorney Bergin from start to finish."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Christopher F. Murray

    Christopher F. Murray

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Review: "Born and raised in Boston, I moved away to better my life forgetting that legal issue never go away. Attorney Murray took my matter serious as well as keeping my freedom and best possible outcome in his mind every step of the way. An 8yr old outst..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gregory N. Hoffman

    Gregory N. Hoffman

    4.924 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Gregory N. Hoffman focuses his practice on complex litigation in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the areas of family law, criminal law, professional liability defense and contractual disputes. He devotes a substantial portion of his practice to ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Steven E Altman

    Steven E Altman

    5.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Bio: Steven Altman is the managing partner at Altman Altman LLP, which is located at 689 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139. Mr. Altman is a 1989 graduate of Trinity College where he received his Bachelor of Science in Economics. Mr. Altman rece...
    Rating:  8.3
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