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    51 criminal defense lawyers serve New Bedford, MA. Compare the best based on 631+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Bristol County are listed below.

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    John L Calcagni

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    John L Calcagni

    4.819 reviews
    Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
    628 Pleasant Street, Unit 322, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Charged with a crime? Not guilty? Call now!
    Rating:  10
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    John Brooks Seed

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    John Brooks Seed

    5.0173 reviews
    John Seed & Associates, LLC
    414 County Street, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Charged with a crime? Your liberty is at stake. You need the experience of John Seed today. Call now
    Rating:  10
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    Michael A. DelSignore

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    Michael A. DelSignore

    4.9218 reviews
    DelSignore Law
    448 County Street, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    DelSignore Law routinely handles OUI, domestic assault cases and clerk magistrate hearings.
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory Longo

    Gregory Longo

    5.033 reviews
    Law Office of Gregory M. Longo, P.C.
    156 8th St, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Attorney Gregory M. Longo launched his distinguished legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Plymouth County District Attorney's office. During his tenure, he successfully prosecuted thousands of cases, honing his trial skills and ac...
    Rating:  7.8
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    John E. Flor

    John E. Flor

    4.816 reviews
    Law Office of John Flor
    888 Purchase St., Suite 312, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a former Massachusetts State Prosecutor and Assistant City Solicitor for New Bedford. My extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation gives me a broad foundation for success. Find out how I can fight for you.
    Rating:  9.9
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    James Powderly

    James Powderly

    5.015 reviews
    The Law Offices of James P. Powderly
    888 Purchase Street, #317, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. I have successfully defended thousands of clients, tried hundreds of cases to verdict, and obtained acquittals in matters involving homicide, robbery, rape, drug trafficking, firearms offense...
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas R. Sylvia

    Nicholas R. Sylvia

    5.054 reviews
    Sylvia Law, PC
    628 Pleasant St.,, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant
    Review: "I had some serious charges and Nick helped get the case dismissed and dropped. He’s a great lawyer if you need one. He responds in a timely manner and you will always be on the same page as him regarding your case and he will guide you through it...."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Gregory F. Tinsworth

    Gregory F. Tinsworth

    4.822 reviews
    227 Union Street, Suites 501-502, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was honest with him regarding my situation & through the Court found me "not guilty." If it wasn't for him I'd be in jail for a year, minimum for something I was innocent of. He's very confident & won't put up with his clients crap. He holds his..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Courtney Kanaga Fogarty

    Courtney Kanaga Fogarty

    5.09 reviews
    Fogarty Law
    414 County Street, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Fogarty is an experienced litigator who specializes in Criminal Defense law. She serves the greater Boston area. She has extensive litigation experience in the District and Superior Courts in Massachusetts and this experience includes tim...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Joan Maffeo Fund

    Joan Maffeo Fund

    5.01 review
    Fund & FitzGerald
    888 Purchase Street, Suite 309, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Defending criminal cases takes skill, advocacy, dedication and ingenuity. I have tried cases ranging from complex murder cases to resisting arrest. And I am successful at it. Trying cases successfully comes from honing your skills. When I was a pr...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Timothy P. Walsh

    Timothy P. Walsh

    5.01 review
    Moses Smith And Markey LLC
    50 Homers Wharf, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Business and more
    Bio: Tim Walsh was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of New Bedford Hight School, Lafayette College (B.A. in History) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree. Attorney W...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Dana A. Sargent

    Dana A. Sargent

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New Bedford (NewBedford)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Dana A. Sargent is located in historic downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Attorney Sargent concentrates his practice on criminal defense of both juveniles and adults as well as representation in personal injury matters, includi...
    Rating:  7.6
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    George J Leontire

    George J Leontire

    5.03 reviews
    The Law Firm of Jose A. Baez, Esq. P.A.
    66 N 2nd St, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "I hired Attorney Leontire for a property purchase gone awry. He took over the case and successfully completed the purchase with the terms as originally agreed."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael A. Frates

    Michael A. Frates

    5.01 review
    32 William Street, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Tremendo abogado lo recomiendo para cualquier caso…all good exelent service…………………………………………….,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, cc c"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Marcus D. Ferro

    Marcus D. Ferro

    5.03 reviews
    The Law Office of Marcus D. Ferro
    460 County Street, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Marcus' passion for criminal law began as an intern for the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. During his tenure, Marcus developed a working knowledge of court, prosecution, and police procedure. He expanded his knowledge of the subject w...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Guy A. Larock

    Guy A. Larock

    5.01 review
    One City Hall Square, 628 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA
    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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    Michele L. Rioux

    Michele L. Rioux

    1.02 reviews
    Rioux Law Office
    628 Pleasant St Ste 405, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 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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    Colleen A. Tynan

    Colleen A. Tynan

    5.01 review
    Law Office of Colleen A. Tynan
    9 S 6th St Rm 201, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I found myself falsely accused of a very serious offense. Attorney Tynan was always there to answer my questions and give me guidance. I respect her as an Attorney and also as a person; she really believed in me and helped me get the case dismis..."
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    Frederick A. DeCubellis

    Frederick A. DeCubellis

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Frederick A. Decubellis
    179 William St Ste 10, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "ATTY: F.DECUBELLIS Fred is a great lawyer i have used him from previous cases and current he has been my layer for both civil and criminal cases his expertise being in criminal but still awesome in civil i must say ..Fred was also my boyfriends ..."
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    Craig Anthony Tavares

    Craig Anthony Tavares

    5.01 review
    Committee For Public Counsel Services
    700 Pleasant St Ste 420, New Bedford, MA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Case is on going but Craig continues to chip away at the ADA's accusations. Very hard worker and always available. Great PD, great advocate. Assigned by PD's office to defend me."
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