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    39 family lawyers serve New Bedford, MA. Compare the best based on 151+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Bristol County are listed below.

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    David L. Callahan

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    David L. Callahan

    4.837 reviews
    Callahan | Inman
    257 Union Street, New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Navigating the waters of the Probate and Family Court can be difficult. Call us we can help.
    Rating:  10
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    Amanda Cooper

    Amanda Cooper

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Nicholas R. Sylvia

    Nicholas R. Sylvia

    5.054 reviews
    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:  7.8
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    Anne Cavanagh Connolly

    Anne Cavanagh Connolly

    4.52 reviews
    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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    Ann M. Ponichtera Denardis

    Ann M. Ponichtera Denardis

    5.02 reviews
    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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    Laura Elizabeth Grimes

    Laura Elizabeth Grimes

    5.02 reviews
    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:  6.7
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    David Scott Carron

    David Scott Carron

    5.06 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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    Andrew Nevitt Ruff

    Andrew Nevitt Ruff

    4.03 reviews
    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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    Michael W. Coveney

    Michael W. Coveney

    5.03 reviews
    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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    Lisa Marie Azar

    Lisa Marie Azar

    5.02 reviews
    Lisa M Azar
    257 Union St, New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 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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    Michael J. McGlone

    Michael J. McGlone

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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:  Criminal Defense, Family
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    Shane A Carlson

    Shane A Carlson

    3.84 reviews
    Law Offices of Shane A. Carlson, P.C.
    179 William St., New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 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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    Rossana C. Martins

    Rossana C. Martins

    4.04 reviews
    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:  6.2
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    Marie K. Spring

    Marie K. Spring

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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

    Michael Medeiros

    1.02 reviews
    Michael Medeiros
    286 Union St, New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Real Estate, Litigation 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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    Nina Marie Halvorson

    Nina Marie Halvorson

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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:  6.3
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    Meredith DeJesus Caradimos

    Meredith DeJesus Caradimos

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    Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
    412 County St, New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Marriage and Prenuptials, Child Support, Alimony and more
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    Raven Mello

    Raven Mello

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    Mello Law & Advocacy, PLLC
    127 W. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Family, Juvenile, Estate Planning
    Rating:  5.4
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    Julie K. Peterson

    Julie K. Peterson

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    Lang, Xifaras & Bullard
    115 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Social Security & Disability, Personal Injury, Family and more
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    Susan Forgue Weiner

    Susan Forgue Weiner

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    Lang, Xifaras & Bullard
    115 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA
    Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Employment and Labor, Real Estate and more
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