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    Massachusetts Has 2363 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13224 Reviews

    Bethany J. Rogers

    Bethany J. Rogers

    5.034 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine Top Lawyer selection in 2024, 2025, and 2026, Attorney Bethany Rogers is a top-rated criminal defense attorney with more than 22 years experience. Being a former prosecutor, she knows how the other side thinks a...
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    Daniel DeMaria

    Daniel DeMaria

    5.043 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Very, very, very, very good lawyer. I had a case in Brooklyn where my old lawyer did nothing for 18 months. I hired Daniel and he fixed everything in one appearance. Daniel plea bargained my case down to a violation, even though it was initially s..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jessica M. Croker

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    Jessica M. Croker

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  6.4
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    Darren T. Griffis

    Darren T. Griffis

    4.716 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education and more
    Bio: Darren Griffis protects the rights of anyone accused of a crime and anyone who has been convicted of criminal charges in both state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. In addition to this criminal defense practice, Darren also represents ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Daniel K. Gelb

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    Daniel K. Gelb

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Rating:  10
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    Eleanor R. Hertzberg

    Eleanor R. Hertzberg

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "I was given amazing advice. It was straight to the point. It set me at ease and I felt much more comfortable. I am feeling much better now that I have a game plan. She understands the type of case I'm going through and I believe is giving me a lot..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michele Janine Da Silva

    Michele Janine Da Silva

    5.014 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
    Bio: Attorney Michele J. Da Silva – Principal, Da Silva Law Group Attorney Michele J. Da Silva is a dedicated and experienced attorney focusing on criminal defense, family and immigration law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Leonard Eugene Milligan

    Leonard Eugene Milligan

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business
    Bio: I am proud to say I am a litigator. I am in court most days of the week. If you are my client, you should expect that I will be laser focused on trial and success. Despite my focus on litigation, I enjoy being the trusted advisor to small business...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Lenore M Glaser

    Lenore M Glaser

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: At the Law Office of Lenore Glaser, we know what is at stake in criminal law matters. You will receive the preparation, commitment to your case and attention you deserve. Facing a criminal charge is a serious, potentially life-altering experience ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Michael R Schneider

    Michael R Schneider

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Constitutional and more
    Bio: Michael R. Schneider is a criminal defense attorney with over 30 years’ experience. Prior to becoming a partner with Andrew Good and Philip Cormier, Mr. Schneider was a partner and founding member of Salsberg & Schneider, a Boston law firm listed ...
    Rating:  10
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    Brad Bailey

    Brad Bailey

    5.020 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Boston Criminal Defense lawyer, Brad Bailey, a Massachusetts native white collar, sex, drugs & violent crimes (including homicide) attorney, graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1980. He received his J.D. in 1983 from the University of Virg...
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey P. Wiesner

    Jeffrey P. Wiesner

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: To view press articles related to the case depicted in the photos click the link "View all photos and/or videos." Boston Globe 2/10/09 Boston Globe 4/14/09 New York Times 3/11/09 LA Times 2/8/09
    Rating:  10
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    Elliot M. Weinstein

    Elliot M. Weinstein

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I am an experienced criminal defense lawyer and Elliot defended me successfully. He was a joy to watch, He's more than a great trial lawyer. It's sort of like having a shaman. He can make the prosecutor waive his arms around and admit that the..."
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    Susan E. Hamilton

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    Susan E. Hamilton

    5.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Call for a Free Consultation.
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jamie Herrington Gorton

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    Jamie Herrington Gorton

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning
    If you are being prosecuted, you need an adept criminal attorney to defend your rights.
    Rating:  10
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    David W Pritchard

    David W Pritchard

    4.9114 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident
    Bio: I have acted as a Mentor for New Bar Advocates in both Hampshire and Hampden Counties. Specifically, I provided oversight and instruction on practice and procedure in the District Courts to incoming members of local Bar Advocate Programs through t...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Liam Scully

    Liam Scully

    5.018 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I was born and raised on the South Shore of Boston where my law practice is currently based- with an offices in Boston and in my hometown of Marshfield. As a criminal defense attorney I have learned that no case is too big or too small because eve...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Francisco Javier Fernandez

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    Francisco Javier Fernandez

    3.73 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Represents clients throughout Massachusetts in matters from criminal defense to personal injury!
    Rating:  9.6
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    James M Caramanica

    James M Caramanica

    5.014 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney James M. Caramanica brings over 30 years of experience in criminal defense, providing clients with professional guidance to navigate through complex legal challenges. At the Law Office of James M. Caramanica, P.C., James ensures that your...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Zlatnik

    Joseph Zlatnik

    5.056 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joseph Zlatnik is a trial attorney. His practice focuses primarily on criminal representation, however he has achieved success in a variety of other areas of law. Attorney Zlatnik began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Berkshire District At...
    Rating:  8.1
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