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Massachusetts Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience

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William C. Enright Jr.

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Massachusetts Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience

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Suffolk University Law SchoolU.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts and Massachusetts

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John C. Manoog III

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John C. Manoog III

Massachusetts Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

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University of Miami School of LawMassachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

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John C. Manoog III

Hyannis, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

(888) 262-6664 450 South St
Hyannis, MA 02601

Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law

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Randi Potash

Hyannis , MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience

(774) 212-7166 100 Independence Drive- Suite 7
Hyannis , MA 02601

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Massachusetts School of Law

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Criminal Defense Attorney Randi J. Potash has limited her practice to helping out those accused of crimes in Massachusetts. A Criminal Law and Procedure instructor, Potash has also trained attorneys in every aspect of criminal defense since the 90’s. If you are looking for radical results for reasonable rates call me. Rely on my reputation.
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Harrison Barrow

West Dennis, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

(508) 945-1400 9 Old Main St
West Dennis, MA 02670

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Hi, I’m Harrison Barrow. I’m an attorney on Cape Cod, and I accept cases in all counties in Massachusetts.

I am a third generation attorney, and a second generation Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer. I grew up on Cape Cod, then headed north to Cambridge, Massachusetts. After receiving my undergraduate degree from Harvard University Extension School, I graduated Chicago-Kent College of Law as a merit scholar and received a certificate in criminal litigation. At Kent, I was an associate editor of the Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law, attended the Summer program in law at Cambridge University, ...

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William C. Enright Jr.

Hyannis, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(888) 262-6664 450 South St
Hyannis, MA 02601

Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Suffolk University Law School

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Jon A Ciraulo

Barnstable, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(774) 251-9555 3282 Main Street
PO Box 930
Barnstable, MA 02630

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School

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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 three 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. ...

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Christopher B. Coughlin

Barnstable, MA Criminal Law Lawyer

(844) 268-4454 3282 Main Street
Barnstable, MA 02630

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
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Michael O'Malley

Hyannis, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience

(888) 262-6664 450 South St
Hyannis, MA 02601

Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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Susannah Brown

West Dennis, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience

9 Old Main Street
West Dennis, MA 02670

Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law

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Susannah Brown practices primarily in Divorce and Family Law. She represents clients in a full range of family matters including divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony and marital property division. Her experience extends to post divorce issues as well, such as modifications, contempt actions, adoptions and guardianships. Attorney Brown is also a Certified Mediator. Whether providing amicable mediation or acrimonious litigation, she will pursue the best possible results. Attorney Brown is dedicated to both aggressive representation, and compassionate advocacy for your rights and needs, in an effective, expeditious and affordable manner.

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Matthew P. Kelley

West Harwich, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

(508) 432-3304 72 MA-28
West Harwich, MA 02671

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School

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Matthew has represented clients in a broad range of criminal defense matters ranging from complex felonies to misdemeanors. Regardless of the charge, Attorney Kelley prides himself on the personal attention he pays to each one of his clients. Matthew draws on over a decade of experience in courtrooms all across Massachusetts to develop a strategy specific to each client’s unique set of circumstances and needs. Upon retaining Attorney Kelley, clients can expect a comprehensive analysis of their particular case and an honest assessment of the best course of action to follow. Combining a deep understanding of the criminal process with...

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Kristen Greenwood

Sagamore Beach, MA Criminal Law Lawyer

(508) 299-3965 349 Old Plymouth Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562

Criminal, Business, DUI and Traffic Tickets

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Massachusetts Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

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Robert Mills

Barnstable Town, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years experience

(508) 775-3665 300 Barnstable Rd
Barnstable Town, MA 02601

Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury

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Mark Boudreau

Barnstable Town, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience

(508) 775-1085 396 North St
Barnstable Town, MA 02601

Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning

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Steven Scott Deyoung

Barnstable Town, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 40 years experience

(508) 771-4210 270 Winter St
Barnstable Town, MA 02601

Criminal and Personal Injury

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Robert Lawless

Barnstable Town, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years experience

(508) 362-9666 3166 Main St
Barnstable Town, MA 02630

Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Joseph Duffy

Barnstable Town, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience

(508) 362-8288 3217 Main St
Barnstable Town, MA 02630

Criminal, DUI, Environmental and Maritime

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Brian Wall

Sandwich, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience

(508) 888-5700 90 Rte 6A
Sandwich, MA 02563

Criminal and Environmental

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Wilfred C. Driscoll Jr.

Fall River, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 43 years experience

(508) 672-8718 209 Bedford Street
Suite 201
Fall River, MA 02720

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
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I have been a lawyer in Fall River, Massachusetts for over 30 years. I have practiced extensively in the courts in Bristol County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County and Norfolk County. My practice focuses on Divorce and Criminal Law including DUI/OUI. I handle all aspects of Family Law including child custody, visitation, father's rights, divorce modifications, separation agreements and property division. I also have an office in Quincy, MA. There is no cost for your first appointment.

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Michael DelSignore

New Bedford, MA Criminal Law Lawyer

(508) 455-4755 448 County St
New Bedford, MA 02740

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Connecticut School of Law

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Jessica Ann Foley

Weymouth, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(866) 981-7888 1281 Washington Street
Weymouth, MA 02189

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Northeastern University School of Law

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Kevin William Gaughen Jr

Weymouth, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(781) 335-0374 528 Broad St.
Weymouth, MA 02189

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School

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Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr. joined the firm in August of 2009 from the Norfolk County District Attorneys office. Gaughen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wrentham, Quincy, Stoughton and Dedham District Courts and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Brookline District and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Gaughen is known for his zealous trial advocacy. In an appeals court case, opposing counsel characterized him as to have "pummeled into the jury's consciousness"1 important portions of the case. The case was decided in his client's favor.

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Attorney Harry M. Terrien

Fairhaven, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience

(508) 617-8654 12 Center Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719

Criminal and DUI
University of Massachusetts Law School Dartmouth

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Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Massachusetts Probation Officer with 15 years experience with Probation Revocation Hearings, expunging or sealing criminal records. Trained Mediator, Sergeant Major, USMC (Ret.)Eager to assist veteran's with all areas of law.

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Edward Sharkansky

Brockton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

(508) 587-7977 1342 Belmont Street - Suite 102
Brockton, MA 02301

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Northeastern University

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Massachusetts Law Attorney Edward Sharkansky has over 20 years of courtroom experience beginning as a prosecutor in the district attorney’s office. From those experiences he opened his own practice as a criminal defense attorney, providing his legal expertise as a defense and trial attorney to hundreds of clients from all walks of life throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Sharkansky’s practice has evolved into assisting individuals with cases in DUI law, family law, personal injury, and other criminal law issues. As your attorney with a great deal of courtroom and settlement experience, he will work with you throughout the entire...

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Amber R. Cohen

Plymouth, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(508) 880-6677 385 Court Street
Suite 102
Plymouth, MA 02360

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

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Areas of practice: Adoption, Divorce, Child Support Modification, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons, Guardianship of Minors, Termination of Guardianship, Paternity, Restraining Orders, Debt Collection, Visitation/Custody Dispute, 93A Consumer Protection, and General Litigation Before co-founding Cohen Cleary, P.C., Attorney Cohen worked as associate counsel with Schonland & Associates, P.C. Attorney Cohen concentrates her legal practice in the areas of family law, probate and estates, guardianships of minors and incapacitated persons as well as civil litigation. Attorney Cohen is passionate about her work in representing those who are in need of legal representation, and strives...

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Edward Molari

Fall River, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(617) 942-1532 161 South Main St., Suite 204
Fall River, MA 02721

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Domestic Violence
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law

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Attorney Edward Molari has over ten years of experience handling criminal cases in Massachusetts. He has spent the vast majority of that time in private practice representing individual clients handling all criminal matters, including OUI, negligent motor vehicle operation cases, and domestic assault and battery. Edward Molari specializes in drug crimes, gun crimes, and crimes alleging violence.

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Gary L. Pacella

New Bedford, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

(508) 525-4147 628 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Massachusetts School of Law

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Attorney Pacella is a Graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law with a JD degree. Attorney Pacella is skilled in both criminal and civil litigation, including Immigration matters. Attorney Pacella is an experienced Civil Litigator and represents Plaintiffs in all aspects of civil litigation including the discovery phase all the way up to trial. Attorney Pacella handles all Civil Matters and Criminal Defense matters in all Massachusetts State Courts.

Whether it’s a large wrongful death case or defending against criminal charges, or even the smallest personal injury accident, Attorney Pacella is prepared to protect your rights and will strive to...

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Gregory M Noble

Hingham, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience

(781) 848-1500 100 Recreation Park Drive
Suite 204
Hingham, MA 02043

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Suffolk University Law School

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I am a graduate of Suffolk University Law School. After years as a successful prosecutor, I am now a Massachusetts DUI attorney focused on OUI DUI DWI defense. Contact me if you need a Boston DUI Attorney to defend a Mass DUI charge.

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Eric P. DiMarzio

Taunton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

(508) 971-1251 4 Court St.
Ste. 205
Taunton, MA 02780

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Roger Williams University School of Law

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Thank you for taking time to get to know my practice and all I can offer you as my client. Licensed in Massachusetts my office is conveniently located just south of the Taunton Green with easy access to Routes 24 and 495. I have recently expanded to an office right off Rt. 95 in Warwick, RI. In addition, I meet clients in a satellite office conveniently located right off Route 9 in Worcester. The foundation of my practice is and always will be criminal defense. Some of the types of criminal cases I have handled include drunk driving...

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Robert C. Shea

Brockton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(508) 510-5107 1350 Belmont St Suite 109
Brockton, MA 02301

Free ConsultationCriminal, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Suffolk University Law School

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Robert “Bobby” Shea grew up in Massachusetts. He attended Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, college at the University of Connecticut and returned to Massachusetts to attend Suffolk University Law School.

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Marc Roberts

Fall River, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

(508) 672-2322 56 N Main St
Suite 323
Fall River, MA 02720

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Roger Williams University School of Law

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My name is Attorney Marc Roberts and I want to let you know a little about me and what I believe about the law. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelorâs of the Arts Degree obtained from majoring in Psychology. I obtained my law degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. I passed the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Examinations in 2004 and have been a practicing attorney ever since. My career started off as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County District Attorneyâs Office where I was stationed primarily in the...

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Alexander Nesson

Taunton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

(508) 828-6540 4 Court Street
Suite 105
Taunton, MA 02780

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School

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I represent people going through difficult legal issues. I have represented thousands of cases. I handle a significant amount of trials and litigations. This includes high conflict custody cases along with DCF cases. I have also worked as a GAL and mediator in divorce cases. I had worked in the US AG and DA's office and handled numerous criminal cases

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Kevin William Gaughen

East Weymouth, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 39 years experience

(781) 335-0374 528 Broad St
East Weymouth, MA 02189

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School

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Paul Epstein

Hanover, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience

(781) 829-0700 1165 Washington Street
Suite 2
Hanover, MA 02339

Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and DUI
University of New Hampshire School of Law

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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...

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Sergey Mikhlin

Brockton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

(508) 271-7781 1342 Belmont Street
Suite 101
Brockton, MA 02301

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Northeastern University School of Law

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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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George Leontire

New Bedford, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience

(855) 223-9080 66 N. Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02748

Criminal, Employment, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
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Licensed in MA, Federal Court First Circuit and the US Supreme Court

George Leontire is a litigator at Leontire & Associates, P.C., a leading national law firm well-known for its representation of clients in some of the country’s most high profile cases in recent history. Operating out of the firm’s Boston and New Bedford offices, George represents clients civil litigation and Criminal Defense matters in Massachusetts and federal courts.

George received his Bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester in 1976, and later earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1981 from the New England School of...

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Noah Kilroy

Fall River, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience

(508) 444-0784 161 S Main St
#303
Fall River, MA 02721

Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Roger Williams University School of Law

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Paul M Sahady

Fall River, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience

(508) 674-9444 399 N. Main st.
Fall River, MA 02720

Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury

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Christopher F. Murray

Plymouth, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience

(508) 746-4144 18 Main St. Extension
Suite 301
Plymouth, MA 02360

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and DUI

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Attorney Christopher F. Murray is the founder and principal of Plymouth Rock Legal. He is an experienced trial attorney and former prosecutor who represents clients in commercial and business litigation, personal injury, and criminal matters. Our lawyers are well versed in the law and in the courtroom. We approach our cases with years of experience and success in helping to advocate your case. We understand that each matter is important to each client and provide the type of quality individualized service that larger firms cannot. We pledge to give superior legal representation to the client at a reasonable cost....

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John E. Flor

New Bedford, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience

888 Purchase St. Suite 312
New Bedford, MA 02740

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Suffolk University Law School

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Theodore Barone

Brockton, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(877) 718-4400 Barone Law Offices
Brockton, MA 02301

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University

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Successful results include not guilty verdicts, dismissals, not delinquent verdicts, no indictment decisions, favorable plea resolutions and no violation findings in New England Region State and Federal Courts. Proven professional experts used include private investigators, blood experts, psychiatrists/psychologists, computer/internet consultants, firearm manufacturers, drug and alcohol experts, immigration specialists and accident reconstruction investigators.

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Steven Sabra

Somerset, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years experience

(508) 674-0890 1026 County St
Somerset, MA 02726

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Duquesne University School of Law

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Attorney Sabra has practiced as a trial attorney in personal injury, worker’s compensation, and criminal defense in Massachusetts for more than 35 years. He works hard for his clients and does not conclude their case until he gets the best possible result.

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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