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    Massachusetts Has 2362 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 13082 Reviews

    Adriana Contartese

    Adriana Contartese

    3.45 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Hi I'm Carlos, i hired Mrs. Contartese to work on my case and she was extremely effective and efficient to work with and most and foremost she understood my situation and thanks God, everything came out they way we wore expecting it. Thank you so..."
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    Michael F. Bettencourt

    Michael F. Bettencourt

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I hired michael January 2022 for a messy negotiation and buy out of a property owned by myself and an ex boyfriend. Michael did an amazing job dealing with this heinous person. He is very professional smart well educated and completely trustworthy..."
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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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    Michael A. Manzi

    Michael A. Manzi

    2.310 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I have No idea why bad reviews! This man was recommended by a personal friend, and I could not be happier (not really the outcome I wanted but it could have been a WHOLE LOT WORSE!!) Mike ALWAYS would communicate with me he NEVER ignored my contac..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Brian J Szela

    Brian J Szela

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Review: "Brian is incredibly professional, up front and efficient. He made the whole process as smooth as possible. I Highly recommend him!"
    Rating:  6.5
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    John J Giampa

    John J Giampa

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "I hired John to handle my divorce. He is highly knowledgeable about the law and the court system. He was spot on with his assessment of the situation, and accurately predicted the outcome. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Melanie Soloman

    Melanie Soloman

    3.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Attorney Soloman has over 13 years of experience in the legal field. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard University and her Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law.
    Rating:  8.7
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    John Vigliotti

    John Vigliotti

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  10
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    Shana M. Wilson

    Shana M. Wilson

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Review: "I had met miss Wilson as she was my first ever court appointed lawyer. She went above and beyond for me in that case. When a year went buy and i had caught two more cases both serious charges. I was sitting in county jail bc i had no bail on one c..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Joseph F. Krowski Jr.

    Joseph F. Krowski Jr.

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Review: "Joe is the best attorney bar none. He worked my case with a ferocious tenacity unmatched by Any other . If I were asked to compare him to one person comes to mind and that's Matlock. He makes everyone else look like amateurs. At one point I actual..."
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    Richard Matthew Welsh Jr.

    Richard Matthew Welsh Jr.

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate
    Review: "Great lawyer very profesional alot experience he take opponents ans crust them"
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    Katherine E. Brennan

    Katherine E. Brennan

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning
    Review: "Atty Brennan did a great job for me. She was friendly, easy to work with, and professional. I was our heading a home for the first time, and Katherine made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Eoin Padraig Beirne

    Eoin Padraig Beirne

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Antitrust and Trade Law, Securities and Investment Fraud
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    David G. Mintz

    David G. Mintz

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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: I've lived in Western Massachusetts since graduating law school in 1982. After four years as a corporate lawyer with Mass Mutual, I stepped away from the practice of law for about a year and a half, in order to experience other aspects of life. I ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Stephen J Lyons

    Stephen J Lyons

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  International Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
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    Morjieta K. Derisier

    Morjieta K. Derisier

    5.02 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Review: "Morjieta was absolutely amazing when it came down to buying my house. Once she was included in the process all of my issues were taken care of quickly and efficiently. She was always available if I had questions and made it feel like a very person..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Albert G. Hayeck

    Albert G. Hayeck

    3.97 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He has been my attorney for over 16 years. Al represented me during my divorce, restraining orders, eviction, child custody battles, and even false DCF allegations. He has always returned my calls in a timely fashion. If any of my cases coincided ..."
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    Christopher A. Carbone

    Christopher A. Carbone

    4.714 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Practicing attorney with over 24+ years of experience in Family Law and Divorce litigation, assisting people going through one of the hardest and most challenging parts of their lives. Since 2001, Attorney Christopher Carbone has faithfully repres...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Rachel Marie Carco

    Rachel Marie Carco

    5.04 reviews
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "Rachel is an excellent and highly trustworthy attorney. She has successfully achieved three case dismissals or not-guilty verdicts for me and consistently takes the time to listen carefully to my concerns. She has a remarkable ability to connect w..."
    Rating:  6.0
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    Virginia Lee

    Virginia Lee

    5.01 review
    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: With years of experience in Boston, Concord, and the greater-Boston area, I am able to evaluate your situation and make practical recommendations about how you should proceed. I provide personal attention to each client’s case, offer affordable fe...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Craig Collins

    Craig Collins

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    Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  7.1
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