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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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    Amber Rose Cohen

    Amber Rose Cohen

    4.25 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Before co-founding Cohen Cleary, P.C., Attorney Cohen worked as associate counsel for a small firm in Plymouth. Attorney Cohen concentrates her legal practice in the areas of family law, probate and estates, guardianships of minors and incapacitat...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jamie Mauritz James

    Jamie Mauritz James

    4.9101 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Jamie Mauritz James has a mission to provide quality legal support and counsel to her clients. She has a reputation for thoroughness and preparedness that is widely recognized and respected in the legal community. She works together with her clien...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Joseph Goldberg-Giuliano

    Joseph Goldberg-Giuliano

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law
    Review: "Joe Goldberg-Giuliano was my lawyer , he was very thorough. I could not have been happier with him , he kept me well informed and I would definitely refer him ."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Peter G Degelleke

    Peter G Degelleke

    5.010 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Private practice with emphasis on litigation since bar admission in 1977. Civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense. No charge for initial consultation. --- Teaches Trial Advocacy at Harvard Law School (Trial Advocacy Workshop, Teaching ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Liam Scully

    Liam Scully

    5.018 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 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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    Ilir Kavaja

    Ilir Kavaja

    4.756 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an experienced Attorney who handles primarily, Employment Law, and some Criminal Defense and Family Immigration Law cases. I fight hard for my clients and get results! Call me to schedule a consultation and evaluation of your case. I promise ...
    Rating:  10
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    Randy J Milou

    Randy J Milou

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In practice, Attorney Milou is guided by the simple principles he learned early in his career – work hard and treat people with respect. No matter who you are, where you are from, or the size of your case, Attorney Milou will provide you with unpa...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Tanis M. Yannetti

    Tanis M. Yannetti

    5.07 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "I had no experience in the criminal justice system. I was frightened, overwhelmed and did not know what to expect in court. I hired Tanis Yannetti to represent me and I was not disappointed. Tanis was professional, intelligent, caring and tough! S..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Paul C. Mahoney

    Paul C. Mahoney

    5.017 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "So I got I to some hot water after a game in the city. I didn't do anything wrong just caught up in the chaos and the Boston police didn't care, like Nazi Germany that just arrested whomever crossed their path. Attorney Mahoney responded to a late..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Nicolas A. Gordon

    Nicolas A. Gordon

    4.821 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Gordon earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bridgewater State College. At Bridgewater, he was appointed Secretary of the Political Science National Honors Socie...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jason Maloney

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    Jason Maloney

    5.05 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
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    Rating:  7.4
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    Stephen T. Novick

    Stephen T. Novick

    5.011 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Stephen T. Novick understands the severity of a criminal charge which is why he has dedicated his firm to the practice of it. He is a former police officer and police prosecutor who understands the justice system. He has been trained in i...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David Paul Flanagan

    David Paul Flanagan

    4.735 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense lawyer with nearly a decade of legal experience, Attorney Dave Flanagan has brought forth fair cases and trials for those facing everything from arson to DUI charges and everything else in between. In the early years of his c...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Theodore John Koban

    Theodore John Koban

    4.818 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Koban has been a practicing member of the Massachusetts bar and has actively been trying cases in the courts of Massachusetts since 1978. In 2023 he began a semi retirement. The practice is now limited to criminal appellate proceedings.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Philip J. Doherty

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    Philip J. Doherty

    5.03 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Philip Doherty has been a practicing attorney since 1989 and is licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He concentrates his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury/Civil Litigation in state and federal courts in both st...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jesse Adams

    Jesse Adams

    5.08 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Jesse Adams, a native of Pioneer Valley, MA graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts and received his law degree from the Western New England College School of Law in 2007. Shortly after passing the bar, Jesse began his pr...
    Rating:  8.4
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    William Albert Flanagan

    William Albert Flanagan

    5.07 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: As the former Mayor, former Supervising Assistant District Attorney, and former City Solicitor I have the experience, knowledge, and reputation for protecting my clients. No one will fight harder for you inside of a courtroom than me. I have your ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Melanie Shapiro

    Melanie Shapiro

    5.055 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Bio: Melanie Shapiro is an experienced immigration lawyer based on Norwood, MA. She works with clients from all over the U.S. and internationally to help keep their families together, keep them safe, and change their lives. It has been an honor for her...
    Rating:  10
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    Geoffrey Edwards Spofford

    Geoffrey Edwards Spofford

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "Geoffrey is responsive, sensitive and extremely knowledgable. I have used Geoffrey on at least 5 occasions and have recommended him many, many times. I have always gotten very positive feedback from those referred to Attorney Spofford."
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