Franklin Criminal Lawyers

Ashley McCormack is an aggressive advocate for her clients, no matter the legal concern. She is a seasoned trial attorney, having prosecuted and defended a multitude of criminal and civil lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts.

Ashley graduated from Northeastern University School of Law. After graduating from law school, Ashley served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County D.A.’s Office, prosecuting criminal matters in New Bedford and Fall River, as well as in the Juvenile Courts. As a prosecutor, she routinely argued on behalf of the Commonwealth in a multitude of criminal hearings and trials....

Established in 1995, Attorney Patria’s law office handles all personal injury and criminal defense cases. Attorney Patria gives his personal attention and commitment to every client from start to finish. Initial consultations for personal injury and criminal defense matters are always free of charge. All personal injury cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis; the attorney only gets paid when you get paid. If no recovery occurs, you owe nothing. Fee agreements for criminal cases are reasonably priced such that clients pay only for the services they receive and never for anticipated services that are avoided. As...

I am an attorney licensed in Massachusetts. I have been practicing criminal law in the state courts since 1990. I have tried district court cases and superior court cases including homicides. I have litigated hundreds of evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions. I also am bilingual. I speak Spanish as a second language.

Our MA law firm specializes in criminal law cases after conviction. We handle appeals, motions for a new trial, motions to revise and revoke sentences, guilty plea withdrawals, parole hearings, and commutation petitions. Attorney Mary T. Rogers won a United States Supreme Court case as co-counsel on June 25, 2009. The case, Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, has widespread application to all criminal cases throughout the U.S. The Court ruled that under the Sixth Amendment all defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine forensic crime analysts. The government cannot rely on the forensic lab report in place of live testimony....

My practice is primarily focused on consumer bankruptcy, drunk driving defense, criminal defense, and family law. My goal is help you find justice whether you are experiencing financial difficulties, have been arrested and charged with a crime, or have some other legal problem. It can be intimidating talking to a lawyer, especially when it comes to personal matters. I understand that no two cases are alike and I work hard to develop creative strategies to help my clients achieve the best results possible.

Paul Epstein, a native of Hull, graduated Hull High School in 1971. He continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.S. in Criminology. Mr. Epstein also has an M.S. in Criminal Justice from American International College, and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center. Before starting law school, he worked as a police officer and an investigator for the public defender's office. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, where he became the supervising ADA for the Lawrence area. As recognition of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Epstein...

Attorney Dougherty has been actively practicing law since 1995. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2001 Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in 1994 after Honorably Serving in the United States Navy from 1983-1987. As a trial lawyer he has extensive trial experience in the Housing Courts, District Courts, Probate and Family Courts and Superior Courts from Cape Cod to the Berkshires and from Fall River to Salem over the last twenty-eight years. He has successfully defended criminal cases in multiple District and...

Attorney Benoit joined the Worcester County District Attorney’s office upon passing the Bar in 2007, where he worked in the Worcester District Court, Dudley District Court and the Worcester Superior Court. During Attorney Benoit’s 5 years with the District Attorney’s office, he was a member of the General Felony Unit, the Electronic Surveillance Unit, the Sexually Dangerous Persons Unit and the Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit. Attorney Benoit prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to Murder.

In 2012, Attorney Benoit left to the District Attorney’s office to join Eden Rafferty, bringing his years of prosecutorial experience to the firm. He...

Ryan Donahue is an experienced litigator who is in court every day on behalf of clients. Attorney Donahue began his career in 2010 as an Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County. During his years as a prosecutor he handled hundreds of cases from arraignment to trial in both District Court and Superior Court. Attorney Donahue has a deep understanding of how the government builds a case against an individual and what strategies will likely succeed, both in negotiations with prosecutors before trial and in arguments before a judge or jury. Attorney Donahue has extensive experience...

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson, P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C., Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law, estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Visit our website: http://www.rja-law.com

Mr. Barry J. Bisson, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and currently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. Mr. Bisson is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, several federal courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. He represents individuals and businesses in a variety of areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, contracts, and employment matters.

Whether it is an individual or business, it is important to Mr. Bisson that his clients receive the exceptional representation that they deserve, and that they have someone standing in their corner, fighting hard...

As a former Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Ciraulo has obtained extensive knowledge and the requisite experience to help each client resolve his or her case either through negotiation or litigation. Having handled thousands of criminal matters and having tried to verdict more than four hundred cases, you can trust Attorney Ciraulo to analyze each and every aspect of your case, scrutinize the conduct of the police, protect your legal rights, and fully explain to you all of your options.

Attorney Ciraulo and his team of former prosecutors have earned a reputation for results one victory at a time. ...

Our Immigration, personal injury and criminal lawyers, have successfully litigated in immigration, criminal and civil courts, both at the state and federal levels. We have defended immigrants from deportation / removal; helped them obtain U.S. visas, I-601 waivers (immigration pardons), U.S. residency via cancellation of removal / 10 year law , US residency (green card) through work, U.S. Green Card through family members, Citizenship / Naturalization, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Asylum in the U.S. Our Boston Firm has also won a significant number of immigration appeals and law suits / writs of mandamus against the immigration service (USCIS); and...

Attorney Michael Franklin is a top rated divorce and criminal defense lawyer in Worcester, Massachusetts.

He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1963 and began his legal internship in the prestigious family law firm of Norman and Ricci in 1984 while a junior at Clark University. He maintained a relationship with this firm throughout law school at Western New England College School of Law. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Franklin worked as an associate attorney at Norman and Ricci from 1991 until 1993. Mr. Franklin has maintained his own law practice since 1995. He has been a certified family law...

Denise Dolan joined the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers as an associate attorney in 2010. There she handles and assists with cases at various stages of criminal proceedings. Prior to joining the firm, Denise gained extensive experience in criminal defense practice as a summer associate at the firm as well as at the Law Office of Robert J. Wheeler. Denise has also served as a judicial law clerk at Chelsea District Court and as a legislative intern to the Judiciary Committee of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. While with the Judiciary Committee, Denise assisted staff attorneys in preparing a...

In 1994, founder Stephen Scalli knew there was a better way to help people who suffered traumatic injury or were accused of a crime. At that time, and unfortunately still true today, many lawyers and law firms put their needs ahead of their clients. Many firms had no empathy for the people and families they represented. Most importantly they could not be bothered to answer a client’s questions or keep a client advised on the status of the case.

From the day one to now, almost 25 years later, our team is still committed to getting the best result for...

Ernest Stone has been successfully defending good people in Massachusetts for nearly 30 years. He has represented clients across the District and Superior Courts, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, the Supreme Judicial Court, the Federal Court, and the Federal First Circuit Court of Appeals. Known for his relentless advocacy, Ernest has successfully defended clients against serious charges including homicide, vehicular homicide, rape, and DUI/OUI. Ernest’s dedication to criminal defense is deeply personal. In 2001, he overcame a struggle with alcohol addiction, an experience that gave him unique insight into the fears and uncertainties his clients face. This personal journey fuels his...

Raymond Buso has more than 35 years of experience, 10 of which were spent as a criminal prosecutor, which gives him an upper hand when it comes to your defense. He has tried more than 500 cases and understands the court system inside and out. Mr. Buso has a reputation for taking on difficult felony cases and winning, and he is ready to fight for you. Contact Raymond Buso, Attorney at Law today!

Attorney Manzi is a founding partner at Manzi, Seccareccio & Merwin, PC. located at 177 Market Street in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. He has been practicing in Massachusetts since 1996 and was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1997. His practice is primarily focused on Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Support. He has also dedicated a significant portion of his practice to defending individuals charged with criminal conduct. Attorney Manzi spent several years working as a Bar Advocate in Lowell District Court representing indigent defendants.

Attorney Manzi also helps clients with corporate start-up, wills, trusts and...

Attorney James D. Cormier is a partner at Cormier & Cormier, LLP, a small firm in Lowell, Massachusetts specializing in criminal defense, family law (divorce, paternity, support, alimony, etc.), civil litigation, and estate planning. Attorney Cormier is a former Middlesex County trial prosecutor who now focuses his experience on aggressively defending clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Firms use and clients hire Attorney Richard W. Kendall of North Reading, Massachusetts because of his diversified background. Attorney Kendall has over thirty-seven years of pre-hospital emergency medicine, more than twenty-five years of law enforcement experience, eighteen of it in a Supervisory capacity, and twenty-two years instructing in various Police Academies across the United States including LAPD, NYPD, Boston, Milwaukee, San Diego, Buffalo, and countless others. Also, Attorney Kendall is a Massachusetts Superior Court recognized expert and International Instructor in “Opioids and Other Dangerous ‘Street Drugs’ of Abuse.”

I am Nate Amendola, a Criminal Defense Lawyer based in Norwell, MA, serving clients across Norfolk County, the South Shore, and Cape Cod, including Barnstable, Plymouth, Nantucket, and beyond. In the courtroom, I am known for my commanding presence, laser focus, and unwavering dedication to protecting my clients' rights and aiding them in rebuilding their lives for the better. My practice covers a broad range of criminal cases, from assault charges and drug possession to sex crimes and juvenile crimes. As a seasoned trial lawyer and a compassionate legal advocate, I firmly believe in a holistic "whole person" approach to...

Very few lawyers have argued before the United States Supreme Court, even fewer have been successful. Welcome to the Offices of Rosemary Curran Scapicchio. Attorney Scapicchio is a nationally acclaimed Criminal Defense Lawyer practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been named one of the top ten attorneys in the country by Lawyers Weekly USA (one of only two lawyers in history to win the award twice) and one of the top ten attorneys in Massachusetts by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She has also been named a Super Lawyer for the years 2003-2009. She has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court for a review...

Attorney Rakhlin has been zealously advocating for his clients since he was a student in the Boston University School of Law criminal defense clinic. After law school he sharpened his skills as an associate at a well-respected general practice law firm in downtown Boston. Attorney Rakhlin's main focus has been and always will be serving the interests of his clients by providing them with the legal expertise and personalized attention needed to secure the best possible results. When you are faced with a legal problem, being able to depend on your attorney is the best peace of mind available.

George Panas began his legal career in downtown Lowell as an associate for a solo practitioner in 1998. The Law Offices of Panas and Panas were founded in 2000. Prior to working as an attorney George Panas worked as an investigator, law clerk, and paralegal for a fast paced felony defense office. George has lived his entire life in the Greater Lowell area. After graduating from Austin Preparatory School in Reading Massachusetts he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He then attended the night program at Suffolk University Law School while working full...

Our Managing Partner, Mark C. Rossi, is a prominent member of the Massachusetts legal community, publishing articles and frequently participating as panelists in conferences dealing with the complexities associated with bankruptcy and insolvency as well as other legal matters. Our attorneys represent individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in many different types of legal cases involving; Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Immigration, Real Estate. Attorney Rossi manages the the Bankruptcy and Insolvency group at the Bostonian Legal Group. The bankruptcy group focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency, providing reasoned and realistic guidance for individual and corporate debtors considering...

Attorney Patrick Donovan is a former prosecutor that practices criminal defense in Massachusetts. Attorney Donovan handles all types of crimes including misdemeanor and felony charges.

I concentrate my law practice in the areas of Criminal and Landlord-Tenant Law. Going through an eviction or being arrested can be a traumatizing experience with dire consequences. Growing up in an economically challenging environment has given me a unique perspective as an attorney. I have personally experienced the struggles involved with not having access to legal representation as a result of a lack of finances. I strive to advocate for the indigent population because that is who I am and that is who I care about. Since becoming a licensed attorney in 2017, I have not forgotten where I...