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    Massachusetts Has 2367 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13034 Reviews

    Patrick F. Kelly

    Patrick F. Kelly

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Respectful, knowledgeable, professional, and an honest lawyer that tells you how it is up front and goes to bat for you even with the enormous amount of work on his plate daily. Very much recommended. Got me out of a tough jam with a silly mistake..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Ryan Schiff

    Ryan Schiff

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Juvenile
    Bio: Ryan's practice is focused on appellate litigation and criminal and juvenile defense. He has briefed and argued a wide range of cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First C...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Paul V. Kelly

    Paul V. Kelly

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.8
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    Krysten Anne Condon

    Krysten Anne Condon

    5.025 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Animal & Dog Bites and more
    Review: "Kristen is a great attorney I would recommend her to anyone for anything she is one of the best lawyers I have met in a long time. She gets results and is aggressive in helping those in need! I cant say enough!"
    Rating:  6.6
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    Ruth O'Meara-Costello

    Ruth O'Meara-Costello

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Employment & Labor
    Bio: My practice includes both civil and criminal litigation. I represent criminal defendants facing charges in the state and federal courts. In the past, I have helped clients confronting felony charges including first degree murder and federal racket...
    Rating:  10
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    Duo Liu

    Duo Liu

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Immigration and more
    Review: "Couldn’t find better attonreys even if I tried. These ppl helped me when my contractor ghosted me mid-renovation, no plumbing, no heat, just drama. They wrote a letter so strong I almost felt bad (I didn’t). Also helped my cousin fix his immigrati..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kathleen A. Jackson

    Kathleen A. Jackson

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Probable Cause Hearings, Restraining Order Hearings, Harrasment Order Hearings, Clerk Magistrate Hearings, Landlord / Tenant Law, Title IX Representation, Employment Law, and select Criminal Cases. Probable Cause Hearings and or Clerk Magistrate H...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael Molloy

    Michael Molloy

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Mike is a lawyer at Marcotte Law Firm in Lowell, Massachusetts. He joined Marcotte Law Firm as an associate in 2011 after working in other capacities since 2005. He is currently licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. He receiv...
    Rating:  10
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    Beverly Chorbajian

    Beverly Chorbajian

    4.52 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional
    Review: "Atty Chorbajian is a good lawyer. She is dedicated to her job and to her client. She has shown a stick-to-it-iveness throughout the years she has handled my case. Those who would retain Atty Chorbajian as a lawyer would be gaining an ally along wi..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Randi Potash

    Randi Potash

    5.06 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Radical results for reasonable rates. Rely on my experience and reputation as a fighter and a knowledgable lawyer to beat your case and get you through this difficult time. Call me at for a free chat about your predicament.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Peter Tekippe

    Peter Tekippe

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Probate and more
    Review: "Attorney Tekippe is an excellent attorney. He was at court on time and prepared every time. The communication was excellent. He does his research! A great lawyer to have on your side. You should always have a lawyer when dealing with the court sys..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Alan D. Rose

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    Alan D. Rose

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    Rating:  8.9
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    Mark William Helwig

    Mark William Helwig

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience representing individuals against large corporations, insurance companies, and the government. I have tried over a hundred cases, including trying, and winning, major felony cases, DUI cases, dru...
    Rating:  10
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    Keith S. Halpern

    Keith S. Halpern

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Medical Malpractice and more
    Rating:  9.7
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    Daniel Lloyd Hutchinson

    Daniel Lloyd Hutchinson

    5.033 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My background includes law enforcement experience as a police officer in Southern New Hampshire as well as collateral recovery for banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. I have held a private investigator license since 1992, workin...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Melissa Ilg Devore

    Melissa Ilg Devore

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Melissa has been wonderful to work with! The moment I called her she was ready to help. In a matter of weeks Melissa helped me and my team obtain sole custody and sole decision making of my child! Her advice including several key recommendations w..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Gregory F. Tinsworth

    Gregory F. Tinsworth

    4.822 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Thomas H Estes

    Thomas H Estes

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal Law Expert and Former District Judge in Massachusetts Thomas Estes has practiced law for over 23 years in various capacities, including as Associate Justice of the District Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After receiving his l...
    Rating:  7.6
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    David M. Asack

    David M. Asack

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Past President, Plymouth County Bar Association Current Chairman, Bench/Bar Committee Certified Court Concilliator Chairman, Stoughton Conservation Commission
    Rating:  8.7
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    Kenneth D Van Colen

    Kenneth D Van Colen

    4.17 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Very honest and to the point. Attentive, listens well. Discusses all options. He lets you know best and worst case scenario For your particular case. Gets right back to you. Attorney K. Van Colen was appointed by the court for me and he worked jus..."
    Rating:  8.2
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