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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: A full-service law firm serving clients in Massachusetts in a diverse range of legal matters. The Firm's philosophy is focused on providing clients with quality representation in an efficient and responsive manner. Our clients' goals and needs are...

Rating: 7.3

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, General Practice and more

Bio: I graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1982. I attended Officer's Candidate school for the Navy and was commissioned an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in 1982. I left active duty in 1987 as a Lieutenant to attend law school. I gr...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "It would be misjudged for me to sit here and try to put into a small paragraph of words the extent of knowledge Bob has. He’s thinking not only about you , however he’s looking at things the way everyone in the court will see them and he’s 10 Ste..."

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more

Bio: I have practiced law since 1981 and am admitted to the bars of Massachusetts, Florida, and the District of Columbia. For most of my career I was a public defender -- more than ten years as a federal public defender, and another ten years as a stat...

Rating: 10

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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Gaudreau is a criminal defense attorney who practices throughout Massachusetts. She handles all types of criminal matters including drug offenses, domestic violence charges, OUIs, restraining orders, clerk magistrate hearings, etc. She is...

Rating: 7.0

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Edward J. Swan saved me when I was in a terrible spot in Probate and Family Court. When I first met with him, he explained everything so I knew what to expect. It took a lot of work but we won my case due to his diligence and determinat..."

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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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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: O'Connor Family Law is the firm you want on your side in any family-law issue. Heather O'Connor ensures each case that comes in is run just as though she is the lead attorney on the case. The associates are all compassionate and empathetic because...

Rating: 9.4

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mediation, Litigation and more

Rating: 10

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Review: "Alan Tuttman was very articulate during the trial cross-examination. Alan disected the witness's testimony to such a degree that the case ended in the best possible outcome for me. During the entire trial process, Alan kept me informed on what to ..."

Rating: 6.8

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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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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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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Dependable. Honest. Proven results. Attorney Maltby is here to help with all your legal needs. Christine Maltby works primarily in the district courts throughout Norfolk County and Plymouth County. She handles all types of criminal defense work, s...

Rating: 7.4

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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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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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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Attorney James DeGiacomo grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts. He obtained his B.A. from Goucher College in Baltimore, MD, and earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.Shortly after graduating law school, James returne...

Rating: 9.7

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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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