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Lefteris K. Travayiakis

Lefteris K. Travayiakis

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Biography

Attorney Lefteris K. Travayiakis is a very experienced criminal defense lawyer handling all misdemeanor and major felony crimes. Over the last 20 years, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients and obtained acquittals in extremely complex and serious cases, including murder.

Attorney Travayiakis' trial litigation practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including major felony crimes such as homicide/murder and related crimes of violence; rape and other sex crimes; gun crimes; drugs crimes; and OUI/DUI.

Additionally, Attorney Travayiakis also handles appeals and post-conviction matters before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court.

Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Appeals & Appellate
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Juvenile Law
White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Attorney Travayiakis values the importance of an initial consultation for both the client and the attorney. It is preferred that as much information (reports, documents, dockets, etc. if available) be provided prior to any consultation for a more productive and meaningful conversation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    The firm accepts credit cards and payment plans under certain circumstances.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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United States District Court of Massachusetts
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Lefteris K. Travayiakis
Current
Education
Suffolk University Law School
J.D.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
B.S.
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Awards
Criminal Defense
Super Lawyers
Criminal Defense
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Top 20 Up & Coming Lawyer & Rising Star
Massachusetts Lawyer's Weekly
Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
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Boston Criminal Lawyers Blog
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Boston DUI Lawyers Blog
Legal Answers
11 Questions Answered
Q. If an ex-employee is e-mailing you can you place a restraining order on the person?
A: Restraining Orders are issued by the courts when there is a determination to believe that the order is necessary to protect the person from serious bodily injury and/or death...
Q. My partner of 15 years and father of my two kids was recently arrested for aggravated assault.
A: Tough question to answer given the little information you provide... Feel free to give me a call and we can discuss in more detail.
Q. Do I have the right to present legal documentation to judge, if I was served a default warrent? I was legaly detained
A: By what you described, it sounds as if perhaps there is more information that might explain why you were held.

First off, once a Default Warrant is issued and you are stopped by the police, they have no choice by to arrest you.

To answer your question, generally yes, you are able to and should provide documentation explaining why you missed a prior court appearance.

HOWEVER, from what you described, your being held on $1,000 bail or 60 days in jail sounds more like a judge either revoking your bail on another pending open case, in which case you are held without bail for up to 60 days and $1,000 bail was imposed on the other case.

I would need additional information in order to be able to provide a more concise answer... ... Read More
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Lefteris K. Travayiakis
1842 Centre St
#200
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Telephone: (617) 325-9500
Fax: (617) 803-8232