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Isaac J. Mass
Greenfield, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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Isaac Mass is a dedicated and zealous advocate for clients throughout Massachusetts and Vermont. He brings his knowledge and practical experience to bear inside and outside of the courtroom on behalf of his clients. Committed to providing excellent legal representation with responsiveness and communication, Attorney Mass works candidly with clients at the outset of any matter to identify the clients objectives and chart a strategic course to optimize the chance of achieving those goals.
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David Allen LaPointe
Winchendon, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
(978) 297-2390
The Merrill Building
91 Central Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Massachusetts School of Law
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Nicholas Carbone
Fitchburg, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Landlord Tenant
Massachusetts School of Law
As the Managing Attorney at Arend|Carbone, P.C., I lead a general practice law firm that represents clients in various legal matters, including family law, criminal defense, landlord services, municipal law, and disability law. With over 10 years of litigation experience, I have successfully handled hundreds of cases in District and Superior Courts, as well as administrative agencies and tribunals.
My mission is to provide high-quality, affordable, and compassionate legal services to individuals, families, and businesses in the communities I serve. I have developed strong skills in mediation, legal writing, and criminal law, which enable me to achieve favorable outcomes for my...
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Marvin Cable
Amherst, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
(413) 268-6500
67 North Pleasant Street
(above the Monkey Bar)
Amherst, MA 01002
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western New England University School of Law
I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney. I have guided clients through a broad range of legal matters since 2011. I use every tool available to provide custom tailored, unparalleled legal representation. I am committed to zealous advocacy and outstanding client satisfaction.
I received my B.S. from Wittenberg University in 2005. In 2010, I obtained my J.D. from Western New England University School of Law. I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, American Bar Association, Hampden County Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Hampshire County Bar Association, and Intellectual Property Law Association. Additionally, I have been honored by...
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William S Smith
Holden, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and White Collar Crime
Attorney William S. Smith is the co-author of “Warrantless Searches of Persons or Places” in the award-winning reference manual used by attorneys, “Trying Drug Cases in Massachusetts.” He has been an invited lecturer and instructor at many continuing legal education seminars and conferences for attorneys. The founder of the first and only website for appellate criminal defense attorneys in the state, he was also a guest on a major television talk show in Boston. As a bar association leader, Attorney Smith has testified before the Massachusetts Judiciary Committee in the Statehouse multiple times with respect to criminal justice legislation. He...
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Benjamin Duggan
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Benjamin Duggan is a litigator and trial lawyer. Ben devotes his practice to representing the underdog: plaintiffs up against corporations and insurance companies, and people who have been charged with crimes. Ben’s civil practice includes a wide array of cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, breach of contract, consumer protection, and employment discrimination. Ben has successfully tried numerous cases, both civil and criminal. He has authored dozens of memoranda of law filed in Massachusetts District and Superior Court and the United States District Court. He has also written several appeals briefs filed in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court,...
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Robert George
Fiskedale, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
University of Maine School of Law
Attorney George provides competent, aggressive representation. He is a problem solver who can shepherd his clients through complex life issues. Whether it means sorting out a personal or financial problem, launching a new business, helping buy a new house or drafting an appropriate estate plan, he finds the solution that's right for you.
He has represented hundreds of families seeking a fresh start through bankruptcy. His practice includes both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He has successfully won settlements for people whose rights were violated by debt collectors and credit reporting agencies. He has received numerous commendations for his work from...
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Daniel Daly
Springfield, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Attorney Daly is a seasoned trial attorney (over 100 trials) practicing in Western Massachusetts. His practice is largely focused on OUI/DUI defense as well as criminal defense and personal injury matters. Originally from the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Attorney Daly began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County practicing in the South Boston and Roxbury divisions of the Boston Municipal Court. His prior experiences also include serving as a Boston Police Officer (certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing), working as an Assistant Attorney General in the District of Columbia and...
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Michael DelSignore
Marlborough, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Connecticut School of Law
Michael Delsignore is a Massachusetts Criminal and OUI lawyer in Massachusetts. He is well known for defending OUI cases throughout Massachusetts. Attorney DelSignore has written books On OUI defenses and is frequent guest in the media on OUI and criminal defense topics.
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Christopher W. Spring
Acton, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Notre Dame
I am a former Middlesex County assistant district attorney. My entire practice is dedicated to defending people accused of crimes. I practice in every superior and district court in Eastern Massachusetts. I am an extremely experienced trial attorney. My website is located at www.springandspring.com and will provide you with additional information about my firm.
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Lissa McKinney
Acton, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Consumer, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Lissa McKinney graduated Suffolk University (1981) and Suffolk University Law School (1984) and started as a trial lawyer with the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Worcester and Boston. Her courtroom and trial experience spans 40 years and more than 1,000 bench or jury trials, probable cause hearings, restraining order hearings and evidentiary hearings. Lissa's practice concentrates on labor and employment law, personal injury, consumer fraud complaints, administrative hearings, and ALL matters of criminal defense.Out of the courtroom, she represent clients at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Employment and Training, DSS Fair Hearings, disciplinary hearings of...
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William O'Neil
East Longmeadow, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
William O’Neil has practiced law in the greater Springfield area for 37 years. He specializes in criminal defense of major crimes. Attorney O’Neil also has experience in advising his clients on estate planning, will drafting, and probate matters. He has defended hard working citizens who have been harassed by debt collectors by defending them in court against those creditors and in filing for bankruptcy protection. Receiving compassionate legal advice from our experienced professionals will prevent you from getting lost in the corporate shuffle.
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John Peter McKenna
Springfield, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
Attorney John McKenna has an extensive background in personal injury, criminal law and immigration matters. Our clients benefit from his broad and unique experience which includes: Congressional Counsel to Massachusetts Congressman Richard E. Neal Assistant District Attorney for Hampden County Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Springfield Claims Representative for Traveler's Insurance Company Adjunct Faculty in Criminal Law at Anna Maria College Attorney John McKenna has extensive trial experience. He has defended his clients' interests in over 200 trials. Due to his well-respected reputation, he is regularly referred to clients by those within...
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Elizabeth K. Halloran
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
New England Law | Boston
Elizabeth K. Halloran, Associate Attorney with the firm concentrates her practice in all aspects of divorce and family law, criminal defense, personal injury, litigation and real estate. Ms. Halloran began her practice of law in 2012 after earning her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston.
Prior to joining Murphy & Rudolf, LLP, Ms. Halloran practiced in a general practice in Leominster, focusing on both Criminal Defense and Family Law matters. Ms. Halloran was a Prosecutor/Assistant District Attorney with the Worcester County District Attorney's Office where she handled prosecution of various felonies and misdemeanors before the District and Superior...
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Edwin H Howard II
Fitchburg, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Massachusetts School of Law
I attended Massachusetts School of Law in Andover. Prior to enrolling in law school I worked as an I.T. Contractor for companies, these included General Electric and State Street Corporation. During law school I interned for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, in the Consumer Protection division. I was admitted to both the Massachusetts bar as well as the Federal District Court First Circuit in 2014. Since that time I have handled thousands of matters over a wide range of practice areas including, Family law and divorce, Criminal Law, Unemployment Appeals, Civil Law and Administrative municipal matters. I founded...
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Robert A. Ferris
Northampton, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western New England University School of Law
Robert A. Ferris began as a 3:03 Prosecutor and moved to Criminal Defense upon being sworn in. Attorney Ferris then went on to also be sworn in at the federal level.
Attorney Ferris worked as a Bar Advocate (criminal defense district court panel) taking hundreds of Criminal Cases, ultimately finding his Niche in Domestic Violence Law, Restraining Orders, OUIs and Assault. Attorney Ferris not only represents the accused, but also does victim advocacy as well.
Going up against the State can be like facing a boxing Goliath; never walk into this fight unprepared or under-matched. Never let police make false accusations, never...
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Matthew Gilman
Shirley, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Suffolk University Law School
Attorney Gilman is an experienced license suspension and criminal defense attorney. His practice areas include Massachusetts criminal defense, hardship license law, RMV license suspension hearings, Division of Insurance Board of Appeal hearings, drunk driving defense, and domestic relations matters.
Before passing the bar he worked as a Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) hearings officer, he made decisions about whether tens of thousands of people just like you lost or kept their licenses. He uses the knowledge of the Registry to help clients navigate through difficult OUI/DUI and License Suspension cases.
Matthew is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts,...
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Michael H. Erlich
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Miami School of Law
My interest in criminal law began while attending University of Miami School of Law. During my second year, I was able to secure an internship with the State Attorney's Office as a student prosecutor. I worked under Janet Reno, who later became our United States Attorney General. Over the last 23 years I have been representing individuals throughout the Commonwealth with compassion, professionalism and the understanding that your case is all that matters. I am one of the few attorneys in Worcester County that devotes their entire practice to criminal defense and I have built a reputation based on results...
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Gregory Casale
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Boston College Law School
Gregory Casale Attorney At Law is a premier Worcester, Massachusetts law office specializing in Criminal Defense and Serious Personal Injury. Since 1998 Attorney Casale has been providing Aggressive Professional Representation to clients located throughout Massachusetts.
In the Criminal Defense arena Attorney Casale has represented thousands of clients with charges ranging from Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs (OUI/DWI/DUI) Domestic Assault & Battery, A&B w/Dangerous Weapon, Possession and Distribution of Drugs to Larceny over/under $250 to Murder and Rape and every other charge you can imagine in Courts throughout Massachusetts. The difference between us and other attorneys are our...
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Raipher D. Pellegrino
Springfield, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Charles E. Dolan
Springfield, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
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Craig M Higgins
Marlborough, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Massachusetts School of Law
Craig M. Higgins earned his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover During Craig's law studies he received numerous honors, including multiple CALI excellence for the future awards and participated in the Colleges Trial Advocacy competition in 2017 and 2018, where the team placed #4 in the National Competition and #1 in the Northeast Region.
Prior to law school, Craig earned his B.A., from the University of Massachusetts Boston, cum laude and certificate from the Massachusetts Bay Community College, where he was commencement speaker at the 50th Commencement exercises in 2012. Craig has a background as a real...
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Christine Brosnihan
West Boylston , MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Nova Southeastern University
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Michael Stephen Bowser Jr.
Chelmsford, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Attorney Bowser has successfully defended hundreds of cases for clients charged with drunk driving, commonly referred to as Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in Massachusetts and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Hampshire. He is Board Certified as a DUI Defense Specialist by the National College for DUI Defense. This certification is accredited by the American Bar Association but not regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has developed a well earned reputation for being on of the top drunk driving defenders in the area.
Attorney Bowser also handles a variety of personal injury claims for clients sustaining injury due...
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Kevin Leeper
Framingham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Immigration
Western New England University School of Law
Complex areas of the law require a specialist that is constantly aware of the changes and pitfalls that can arise in every case. While a lot of information can be found online, your case should be more than just a form or anecdote . My job is to see that my client is guided through the legal process as quickly and with as little risk as possible. I am results oriented and my client's success is my ultimate goal. My firm is ready to handle your matter and has in fact been recognized nationally. We have...
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Sean T. Delaney
Lowell, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Delaney is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida. Over the course of nearly 30 years in trial practice, Attorney Delaney has honed unique skills in the courtroom, having successfully defended many clients, particularly those in OUI/DUI cases.
Attorney Delaney is highly regarded as one of the top OUI/DUI Defense Attorneys in Massachusetts due to his exceptional courtroom presence and experience. If you are facing OUI/DUI charges, having Attorney Delaney on your side is crucial.
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David H. Erickson
Acton, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Carmen L. Durso
Springfield, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
At the Law Office of Carmen L. Durso, our focus is on victims of sexual abuse and other crimes, educational (Title IX), psychiatric and clergy malpractice, and other personal injuries.
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Thomas Estes
Northampton, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
College of William and Mary
Thomas Estes has in the practice of law for over 22 years in various capacities, including Associate Justice of the District Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
After receiving his law degree from William & Mary School of Law, He was a successful Patent and Trademark Litigation Attorney in Virginia, then moved on to becoming a Public Defender in Northern Virginia, where he very passionately defended indigent clients.
Thomas moved to Massachusetts in 2002 where he first worked as a Public Defender and in 2006 was promoted to Attorney-in-Charge for Committee for Public Counsel Services.
In 2014, Thomas became a District...
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Kevin D. Quinlan
Uxbridge, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
New England Law | Boston
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Melanie Soloman
Worcester , MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
120 Main St.
Worcester , MA 01608
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Massachusetts School of Law
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Tameka Grantham
Chelmsford, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(978) 341-5044
5 Fletcher Street
2nd Floor, Suite D
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Divorce
St. Thomas University School of Law
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.
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Dudley C. Goar
Concord, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Employment
Northeastern University School of Law
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Sergey Mikhlin
Framingham, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Northeastern University School of Law
Sergey Mikhlin is a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer with nearly fifteen years of criminal litigation experience. His practice focuses on all criminal matters, including OUI/DUI and other driving offenses, drug and weapon offenses, domestic violence and sex crimes, theft and property crimes, violent offenses, and white collar crime.
Mr. Mikhlin is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, who has focused much of his career on criminal law. He began his legal career in New York, in the Office of the Nassau County District Attorney as an ...
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Gregory Paul Benoit
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Massachusetts School of Law
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...
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Austin Joyce
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Suffolk University Law School
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
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Michael Franklin
Worcester, MA Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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...
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Kris Patria
Fitchburg, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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...
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Sean J. Cleary
Amherst, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Sean J. Cleary is a trial (courtroom) lawyer who works for people who have suffered serious personal injuries. Serious personal injuries can occur as the result of a wide range of conduct, such as the carelessness (negligence) of others, which might include not paying attention while driving or medical malpractice. Serious personal injuries can also occur due to a defective product, such as a medical device, a dietary supplement or a prescribed medication. I also represent the family members of those making wrongful death claims and others who cannot represent themselves, such as children and incompetent people. Other areas of...
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Marissa Elkins
Northampton, MA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Business and DUI & DWI
University of Connecticut School of Law
Marissa Elkins is a proven litigator, comfortable in any courtroom environment. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court or six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, Attorney Elkins has the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity.
With experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth, she is an attorney that commands respect for her clients and works to get them favorable results at every stage of litigation.