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William D. Kickham Esq.
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Westwood, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(781) 320-0062 119 Fisher St
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 Westwood, MA 02090
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Suffolk University Law School
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Attorney William Kickham has more than 20 years of legal practice from diverse positions in law and media, providing counsel on a wide range of legal and trial issues, in both the civil and criminal arenas. Mr. Kickham presently practices law in his own firm in Westwood, Massachusetts, and until recently was the Executive Producer and host of his own TV talk show, At The Bar, previously broadcast on the Comcast network in the suburban Boston market, discussing a variety of legal and litigation issues within Massachusetts and nationally. In his diverse legal roles, Mr. Kickham has...
(781) 320-0062 101 Federal St
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 Boston, MA 02110
Lefteris K. Travayiakis
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West Roxbury, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(617) 325-9500 1842 Centre St
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 West Roxbury, MA 02132
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Suffolk University Law School
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Kevin M. Cloutier
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West Roxbury, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(617) 327-3811 1990 Centre St
 West Roxbury, MA 02132
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Elliot Savitz
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Dedham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer
(508) 586-9300 339 Washington Street
Suite 202
 Dedham, MA 2026
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Boston University School of Law
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Elliot Savitz Law is a small enough firm to ensure you have an experienced senior lawyer assigned to your case, but big enough to ensure that we can deal with any case on very short notice. You will always receive prompt attention. I will also give you my cell phone number to reach me easily with any new developments. Our success rate is unrivalled.
Lissa McKinney
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Dedham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(781) 329-3373 30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
 Dedham, MA 02026
Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Suffolk University Law School
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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 33 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...
(781) 329-3373 100 Powder Mill Road
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 Acton, MA 01720
John DeVito
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Dedham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
(781) 326-1818 20 Eastbrook Road Suite 304
 Dedham, MA 02026
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Suffolk University Law School
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Criminal Defense Lawyer, John E. DeVito When you need legal representation in the Boston area—especially in a criminal case—you want the best criminal defense attorney you can find and John E. DeVito is that attorney. He has represented clients in criminal law cases for more than 30 years and is recognized by his peers for exceptional ability and strict ethical standards with an AV®Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive from his or her peers and the highest rating an attorney can receive from his his clients. Representing defendants for various criminal charges A...
Steven Ballard
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Wellesley Hills, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(781) 591-2750 354 Washington Street
Suite 323
 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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Catherine Becker Good
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Dedham, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(781) 471-5055 858 Washington St,
 Dedham, MA 02026
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Suffolk University Law School
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I have been practicing law for the past 29 years. My areas of concentration are divorce and family law, criminal defense and bankruptcy. I represent clients in all counties across the Commonwealth.

I graduated from Northeastern University, magna cum laude, with a B.S. in Business Administration. I received my juris doctorate from Suffolk University Law School.

I treat each client as if they are my only client. I am available by phone, email and text.
Heather Virginia Baer
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Wellesley Hills, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(617) 542-5542 110 Cedar Street
Suite 250
 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Criminal, Business, Employment and Probate
Boston University School of Law
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Heather Baer has over 20 years of legal experience with an extensive courtroom background. Heather has tried over 50 jury trials and approximately 100 bench trials. Heather regularly handles business law, employment law and criminal defense cases.
(617) 542-5542 1 Beacon Street
 Boston, MA 02108
(401) 521-6500 56 Pine Street
 Providence, RI 02903
Susannah Brown
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Westwood, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
190 Washington Street
 Westwood, MA 02090
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
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At the Law Offices of Susannah L. Brown we specialize in Divorce and Family Law. Call us today for a free consultation.We have offices on the South Shore (Pembroke) and Cape Cod (West Dennis)
(781) 829-6870 100 Schoosett Street
 Pembroke, MA 02359
9 Old Main Street
 West Dennis, MA 02670
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Alan Pransky
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Dedham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
20 Eastbrook Rd
 Dedham, MA 02026
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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In Dedham, Massachusetts, we represent individuals and families in a wide range of areas under the law, including: •Family law and divorce — including all aspects of divorce law, such as child custody, child support and property division, as well as other family law issues, including spousal abuse, paternity and separation •Real estate — including guidance for buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords and tenants in a wide range of transactions and litigation issues •Estate administration and probate — including settling debts, notifying creditors, preparing and filing all documents and resolving any claims against an estate •Civil law — including personal injury, breach of contract and...
Pamela Lindmark
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Newton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(617) 964-4417 LAW OFFICES OF PAMELA LANDMARK
1330 Centre Street
 Newton, MA 02459
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Eleftherios Travayiakis
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West Roxbury, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(617) 325-9500 1842 Centre St #200
 West Roxbury, MA 02132
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Alec S. Pine
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Boston, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(857) 529-8860 699 Boylston Street
Floor 12
 Boston, MA 02116
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Hofstra University
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Alec Pine is a seasoned trial attorney who practices in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.

Alec began his legal career as a public defender with the New York City Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice in Bronx County. While there, he earned the respect and admiration of clients, peers and judges for his devoted client advocacy and polished trial skills. During this time, he fought for over 1000 clients facing criminal charges and attained numerous not guilty verdicts, dismissals and suppression of evidence as lead counsel in both jury and bench trials.

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Daniel J. Cappetta
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(508) 969-9505 27 Strathmore Rd
 Natick, MA 01760
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Suffolk University
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Attorney Cappetta is a Juvenile and Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to fighting for the rights of his clients. Attorney Cappetta is committed to providing high quality defense services to his clients at a price that is fair and reasonable. All fees are charged on a flat fee basis so that clients always know the total cost of representation before making a decision about hiring him. Attorney Cappetta is a graduate of Stonehill College in North Easton, MA. After college he graduated from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA. He has spent almost...
(508) 762-4540 150 Speen St
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 Framingham, MA 01701
Steven E. Altman
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Suffolk University Law School
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Samuel B. Goldberg
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Boston University School of Law
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Matthew Foti
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 2 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Bart Peter Simonian
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Steven Charles Goldwyn
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
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Ryan S. Caselden
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(617) 863-6447 111 Rice Street
 Cambridge, MA 02140
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University of Miami School of Law
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David Altman
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Kevin Leeper
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(508) 270-3000 188 Concord Street Suite 301
 Framingham, MA 01702
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Western New England University School of Law
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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...
Dennis Benzan Esq.
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Roger Williams University School of Law
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Richard J. Floor
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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Villanova University School of Law and Boston College
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James Livingstone
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Boston, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(617) 910-6892 101 Huntington Ave., 5th Floor
 Boston, MA 02114
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The George Washington University Law School
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The Law Office of James D. Livingstone is a Boston-based litigation firm focusing on trial work, civil litigation, and criminal defense. The firm has extensive experience trying civil and criminal cases in federal and state court and in arbitration. The Law Office of James D. Livingstone zealously represents its companies and individuals throughout Massachusetts in employment matters, personal injury cases, criminal (adult and juvenile) cases, business disputes, and election law matters. We aim to deliver exceptional advocacy for our clients and their legal rights. Our extensive experience in civil and criminal trials and litigation qualifies us...
Nicholas J. LaFountain
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Watertown, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(617) 926-8944 507 Mt. Auburn Street
 Watertown, MA 02472
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Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
Cambridge, MA 02139
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St. Thomas University
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Christopher H. Mingace
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer
(508) 626-8500 276 Union Ave
 Framingham, MA 01702
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Suffolk University Law School
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Kevin John Mahoney
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(617) 492-0055 545 Concord Ave
 Cambridge, MA 02138
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Medical Malpractice
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Kevin Mahoney is recognized nationwide for his high-profile courtroom victories, bestselling book on cross-examination, Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination, novel insights into trial strategy, and numerous television appearances. He is, perhaps, best known overturning of the 1st-degree murder conviction of Christina Martin, dubbed the JELL-O Murderer by the national press and chronicled on television on Forensic Files (A Dessert Served Cold). He has won 44 of his last 47 trials. The American Trial Lawyers Association recently named him one of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Mahoney a 10.0/10.0 for superb.
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Joseph Eisenstadt
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Westwood, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(617) 523-3500 355 Providence Hwy
 Westwood, MA 02090
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Emory University School of Law
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Charles Spiro Pappas
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(888) 277-7413 639 Concord Street
 Framingham, MA 01702
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I am a partner at Mahaney & Pappas, LLP in Framingham, Massachusetts and I specialize in personal injury claims, workers' compensation claims and criminal defense. Over my legal career I have represented numerous accident victims and injured workers in Massachusetts. I have also handled and tried a wide range of state and federal civil and criminal cases in courts all over Massachusetts, from Boston to Worcester and in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. My experience and litigation skills offer injured clients and those charged with crimes quality legal representation. ...
Stephen E. Dawley
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(508) 879-8717 276 Union Avenue
 Framingham, MA 01702
Criminal, Divorce, Probate and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
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I have extensive experience across a number of areas of the law. During my career I have made thousands of court appearances and have substantial experience probating estates, representing people charged with crimes, people buying and selling real estate, and people going through a divorce. I provide individualized attention to my clients and respond promptly to emails, telephone calls, and other communications.
Edward Krippendorf
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Westwood, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(617) 523-3500 355 Providence Hwy
 Westwood, MA 02090
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William Galvin
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Westwood, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(617) 523-3500 355 Providence Hwy
 Westwood, MA 02090
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Adam C Russell
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Brighton, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(617) 221-3244 309 Washington Street
 Brighton, MA 02135
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If you have been charged with a crime of some kind, you need to know where you can find the aggressive defense you need. At Russell Defense Firm, you can have confidence that your case rests in competent and reliable hands, because a Brighton criminal defense lawyer here has a proven reputation. Attorney Russell has supported many others who are facing criminal charges, and he is prepared to fight for you throughout your entire case. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern Maine and his Juris Doctorate at Thomas M. Cooley. He has been admitted...
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(508) 620-4540 945 Concord Street
 Framingham, MA 01701
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University
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Lucas W. Talarico
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(617) 336-3588 485 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite 300
 Cambridge, MA 02139-4018
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Northeastern University School of Law
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Ross E. Mitchell
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West Newton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(617) 965-7010 4 Allston Street
 West Newton, MA 02465
Criminal, Business, Consumer and White Collar Crime
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Jefferson Boone
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Brighton, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(617) 782-8210 311 Washington St.
 Brighton, MA 02135
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General practice of law, concentrating on individuals and small business.
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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.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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