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    Massachusetts Has 2361 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13106 Reviews

    Paula D. Motaco-Plouffe

    Paula D. Motaco-Plouffe

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend this attorney, she really cares and fights for her clients, and she is also someone who knows the in and outs of the court system since she also was an assistant district attorney,"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Carol Ann Starkey

    Carol Ann Starkey

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, White Collar Crime
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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 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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    Pauline M. Cormier

    Pauline M. Cormier

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I w an t to write this review for Pauline because she was amazing during my case and I don’t think I could have gotten my outcome without her. I really want to thank her for the work she did during my lowest points in my life. She does not judge a..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joseph M. Perullo

    Joseph M. Perullo

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In 2012 I was engaged in a case where I was assigned to attorney Perullo by the state since I couldn't afford a private attorney. Several of my co-defendants were also assigned public attorneys. As the case progressed it seemed like my peers' atto..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Christopher Daniel Affsa

    Christopher Daniel Affsa

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "When I recieved a call from the police department saying that they wanted we to come in in regards to an investigation for credit card fraud and theft, my first resction was a panicked phone call to a family member who is an attorney. The family m..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Kerri Quintal

    Kerri Quintal

    4.624 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Review: "Before I begin, if this is your first time into the legal system, especially the criminal justice system, know two things: ONE- lawyers are expensive. Think of them as a black bottomless pit in which you throw money, and that the longer you’re int..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Guy A. Larock

    Guy A. Larock

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Daniel J. Murphy

    Daniel J. Murphy

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "He is an amazing lawyer. He is very professional and he talks to his clients with the utmost respect. He was very comforting and I feel like he does his best to do whatever is in the best interest for his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer. H..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Tracy A Miner

    Tracy A Miner

    3.73 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion
    Review: "Tracy was one of eleven trial lawyers in one of the largest pharmaceutical cases in the history of the industry back in 2003 in federal court. She worked tirelessly and was focused on the facts, to the point that the other ten trial lawyers would ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Travaline

    Jeffrey Travaline

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "He is hands down the best. In my younger years I caused some trouble. Many many court cases and hired him on every one. He kept me out of jail with no convictions. He always answers his phone and never rushes you. "
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    Scott B. Victor

    Scott B. Victor

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: EXCELLENCE IN THE LAW: I have been a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney since 1997. I have successfully represented over 4,000 clients and counting. I am an aggressive attorney who works tirelessly to get my clients the money after they...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michele L. Rioux

    Michele L. Rioux

    1.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 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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    Christopher R. Murphy

    Christopher R. Murphy

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: From my first day working for the office in 1997 all the way through today, a "client first" approach was instilled in everything I have done and every thing I do. My focus is helping indivudals and families involved in personal injury/wrogful dea...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Sean M. McGinty

    Sean M. McGinty

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Tax
    Review: "Mr McGinty is the pristine definition of an upperclassman. An attorney second, I mean if you’re guilty call Sean, if you’re innocent call Sean. Professionalism at its core. Well spoken highly intelligent master at his craft. Without him corruption..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Matthew Scott Cameron

    Matthew Scott Cameron

    4.413 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals
    Bio: Matt Cameron is the managing partner of Cameron Law Offices. He has been practicing immigration law almost exclusively since 2006, and also has extensive experience in criminal and appellate matters. Matt is a graduate of Seton Hall Law School pre...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael P. Holden

    Michael P. Holden

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mike is awesome , best lawyer in ma , great guy , vevery knoligable , done so much for me , will fight for you 110% , can't go wrong with mike !!!"
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    Richard M. Lane

    Richard M. Lane

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was caught red handed, in possession of some things I had no legal right to be in possession of. Ricky Lane out maneuvered and overwhelmed the prosecutors, who were in above their heads against him. The judge remarked to the young prosecutor, I..."
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    Scott W. Niemisto

    Scott W. Niemisto

    4.65 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Bio: I have been practicing almost exclusively in criminal defense for the past four years. Prior to that I was a prosecutor on Cape Cod and in Boston. Over the past four years, I have represented clients in all types of crimes, including Robbery, Drug...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jay U. Odunukwe

    Jay U. Odunukwe

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was very pleased with his represantation. I was kept informed of the processes and talked to promptly and informed of any changes. I for the first time understood a little about the proccess. I did not have any doubt that my lawyer was working f..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    William N. Ventura

    William N. Ventura

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts
    Bio: I began law school motivated to help those who found themselves in difficult situations. The legal process can be intimidating, even frightening, and due process can easily be circumvented, and even denied, without a zealous advocate to fight on y...
    Rating:  6.2
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