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    Massachusetts Has 2367 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13049 Reviews

    Lauren J. Weitzen

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    Lauren J. Weitzen

    5.016 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Atty; 2014-20 Super Lawyers Rising Star, AVVO Client's Choice Award Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    John Brooks Seed

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    John Brooks Seed

    5.0178 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    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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    Joseph F. Hennessey

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    Joseph F. Hennessey

    4.724 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Criminal defense attorney with over 35 years experience in the criminal justice system.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Collins

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    Kevin Collins

    5.024 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Former prosecutor with 20 years experience. Call today for a free consultation.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jason Benzaken

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    Jason Benzaken

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Excellent representation for those accused of crimes in the trial and appellate court.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher B. Coughlin

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    Christopher B. Coughlin

    5.059 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Christopher B. Coughlin is a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense lawyer.
    Rating:  10
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    Inna Rifman

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    Inna Rifman

    5.0217 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Have you been charged with a crime? Attorney Rifman is here to help fight for your rights!!
    Rating:  9.2
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    Lawrence James Christopher

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    Lawrence James Christopher

    4.935 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    You need the Experience and Insight of A Former Prosecutor - Call now 617-415-4301!
    Rating:  9.1
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    Robert A. Ferris

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    Robert A. Ferris

    4.623 reviews
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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant
    Going up against the State can be like facing a boxing Goliath; never walk into this fight unprepared or under-matched. Never let police make false accusations, never let others bend the truth, or explain your story out of context.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Aaron Lazar

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    Aaron Lazar

    5.048 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I focus my practice on helping people who face real-life issues. I have dedicated my entire career to this. While in college, I helped draft a grant to secure federal funding for a court-related program for people with substance abuse issues. I al...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Michael L. Tumposky

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    Michael L. Tumposky

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Michael Tumposky is a talented litigator who has tried numerous cases to verdict in both state and federal courts. He has also represented clients before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, the First Circuit Court of Appea...
    Rating:  10
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    Irvin Rakhlin

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    Irvin Rakhlin

    5.0146 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    When you are accused of a crime, you need a great advocate at your side. I will protect your rights.
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Barison

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    Matthew Barison

    5.031 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile and more
    Matthew K. Barison, Esq. is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of trial experience.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Stephen Bowser

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    Michael Stephen Bowser

    4.9331 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Protecting the rights of the accused in all types of criminal proceedings in State and Federal Court
    Rating:  10
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    George Papachristos

    George Papachristos

    5.0221 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am honored to be featured in Episode 2 of the Netflix documentary How to Fix a Drug Scandal. The events portrayed in that series are what inspired me to leave the DA’s office and become a defense attorney. My transition from assistant district a...
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Howie

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    Nicholas Howie

    5.060 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Available to meet in Salem, NH, Andover, MA and Woburn, MA. Call today for a Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Rui P. Alves

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    Rui P. Alves

    4.627 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Helping Families Resolve Disputes. Call to Speak With an Experienced Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    William J. Barabino

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    William J. Barabino

    5.037 reviews
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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Protecting and Defending Those Charged in Criminal Courts
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Alexander Halks

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    Nicholas Alexander Halks

    4.975 reviews
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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration and more
    Aggressive, Affordable, and Award-Winning Attorney - Boston - Newton - Andover. Call (617) 658-7070
    Rating:  10
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    Norman S. Zalkind

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    Norman S. Zalkind

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 62 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Education and more
    Bio: Norman Zalkind, the founding partner of Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, has tried over 120 jury trials, including many high-profile cases. Norman focuses his practice on criminal defense, including murder cases, white-collar criminal defense, and ...
    Rating:  10
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