Top Rated New Bedford, MA Family Lawyers

38 family lawyers serve New Bedford, MA. Compare the best based on 113+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Bristol County are listed below.

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New Bedford Has 38 Family Attorneys with 113 Reviews

Law Office of David Carron
908 Purchase St., Floor #3, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I have great interest in the maritial arts, podcasts and science fiction.

Rating: 8.2

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Amanda Cooper Attorney at law
384 County Street, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant, General Practice

Bio: Welcome, My name is Amanda Cooper and I began my small practice as a solo-practicioner fourteen years ago. My practice areas include Juvenile Law, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and General Practice. I have added two recent cases in each practic...

Rating: 7.2

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Family Lawyers in New Bedford, MA

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Sylvia Law, PC
628 Pleasant St.,, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, 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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Moira Tierney & Associates
128 Union St Ste 303, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "I've been working with Anne for the past 1 and a 1/2 years on 2 different cases. It was my first time have to go to court and working with a lawyer. I'm glad my father referred me to her. She is extremely knowledgable and pleasant to deal with. Sh..."

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Ponichtera & Denardis PC
Po Box 956, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Attorney DeNardis helped me with a child support renegotiation issue. I was recommended to her by a friend, and sure am glad that I was! She made a stressful, difficult situation much easier. She and her office staff were knowledgeable, insight..."

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Law Office of Moira Tierney
128 Union St Ste 303, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, General Practice

Review: "Moira is amazing ! I had a horrible attorney before her. I felt very confident with Moira. She knew my case inside and out and was very intimidating to the opposing attorney yet treated me with kindness. It was a perfect match.sh’s awesome."

Rating: 6.7

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460 County Street, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Through a long case, I always felt at ease with Laura Grimes as my Attorney. If I had any questions or concerns it was very easy to communicate with her. Also, she would immediately contact me if there were any updates with the case. In the pre-tr..."

Rating: 6.6

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Rioux Law Office
628 Pleasant St Ste 405, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

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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Ruff Law, P.C.
286 Union Street, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I am a sole practitioner located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. I am certified in Limited Assitance Representation, which offers reduced legal fees depending on the scope of legal services needed in any given case. Give me a call today to schedule...

Rating: 6.4

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Lisa M Azar
257 Union St, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "If l had to put into words to professionalism a d practical approach in representation humbly , you couldn’t find words to express how Lisa strategically assisted with my case and WON ! She’s not a dirty attorney seeking to bilk clients . She is w..."

Rating: 6.0

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Coveney & McNamara, P.C.
257 Union St # 259, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

Review: "I can honestly say that without attorney Coveney I would be lost. I've never had any dealings with the judicial system, family law, custody, etc. Especially in Massachusetts. My son's custody case has spanned two states, nine judges, four courts. ..."

Rating: 6.2

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Law Offices of Armand Fernandes, Jr.
442 County St, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 61 years

Practice Areas: Family, Defective and Dangerous Products, Social Security & Disability

Review: "When I worked with Fernandes he proved over and over again he was more interested in his very minor celebrity as a judge than following the the law. He often would go off on tangents and seem to forget what the initial conversation was. He seemed ..."

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Michael J Mcglone, P.C.
128 Union St Ste 503, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

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Law Offices of Shane A. Carlson, P.C.
179 William St., New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Iv used Shane Carlson for many years,for different reasons between me an my wife atleast 10-12 cases an totally satisfied every time.He's a really good guy in general,an a incredible attorney sometimes i had a hard time understanding what was goin..."

Rating: 6.5

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888 Purchase Street, Unit 318, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Great lawyer! Attorney Rossana Martins was a true professional who was compassionate to my needs as well as being extremely knowledgable in her field of criminal law. I highly recommend her."

Rating: 6.1

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Lang, Xifaras & Bullard
115 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Employee Benefits and more

Review: "I have known him for over 15 years and he has worked on countless cases for me, all of which I have been very satisfied with."

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Attorney Marie K. Spring
Po Box 40217, 264 Summer St, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Probate, Family

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Michael Medeiros
286 Union St, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, General Practice and more

Review: "Most rude people work there. Secretary was proud to be unprofessional and said thank you after I told her she was rude. Sent multiple emails and no response from the lawyer. I would never use their services or recommend to anyone."

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Watt & Sylvia
628 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Immigration and more

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414 County St, New Bedford, MA

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and more

Rating: 6.2

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Which Family lawyers have been licensed the longest in New Bedford, MA?

Armand Fernandes Jr 61 years licensed
Walter P. Kalisz Jr. 52 years licensed
Michael J. McGlone 47 years licensed
Robert G. Moore 46 years licensed
Joseph B. McIntyre 43 years licensed
Ann M. Ponichtera Denardis 40 years licensed
Michele L. Rioux 39 years licensed
Shane A Carlson 35 years licensed
David E. Russell 35 years licensed
Moira E Tierney 35 years licensed

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Which New Bedford, MA Family lawyers are newest to the area?

Raven Mello 1 year licensed
Lisa Marie Azar 7 years licensed
Nicholas R. Sylvia 9 years licensed
Rossana C. Martins 10 years licensed
Michael W. Coveney 11 years licensed
Nina Marie Halvorson 12 years licensed
Laura Elizabeth Grimes 12 years licensed
Sarah Viveiros 13 years licensed
Meredith DeJesus Caradimos 16 years licensed
Rene Potkay Moniz 16 years licensed

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New Bedford, MA Family Lawyers

New Bedford Has 38 Family Attorneys with 113 Reviews

David Scott Carron