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Bart Peter Simonian
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Dennis Benzan Esq.
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Roger Williams University School of LawFederal Circuit and Massachusetts' district courts
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Benjamin P. Urbelis
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Massachusetts Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

Suffolk University Law SchoolMassachusetts and United States District Court
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Samuel B. Goldberg
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Boston University School of LawMassachusetts and New York
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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
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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
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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Daniel J. Cappetta
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(508) 762-4540 150 Speen St
#201
 Framingham, MA 01701
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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) 969-9505 27 Strathmore Rd
 Natick, MA 01760
Dennis Benzan Esq.
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Roger Williams University 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
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Suffolk University Law School
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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
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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
Free ConsultationCriminal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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Lefteris K. Travayiakis
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West Roxbury, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(617) 325-9500 1842 Centre St
#200
 West Roxbury, MA 02132
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School
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Kevin Leeper
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(508) 270-3000 188 Concord Street Suite 301
 Framingham, MA 01702
Free ConsultationCriminal and Immigration
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...
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Christopher W. Spring Esq.
Christopher W. Spring Esq.
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Massachusetts Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience

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.... Read More »
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Alexander Rodriguez
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Ave
 Cambridge, MA 02139
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St. Thomas University
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Lissa McKinney
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Acton, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(781) 329-3373 100 Powder Mill Road
#244
 Acton, MA 01720
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 30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
 Dedham, MA 02026
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
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
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Joseph Robert Leone
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(508) 820-8700 1101 Worcester Rd
 Framingham, MA 01701
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Suffolk University Law School
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Attorney Joseph Leone graduated Suma Cum Laude from Suffolk University and Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Website: http://www.LeoneLawOffices.com
Amanda Dowgiert
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Burlington, MA Criminal Law Lawyer
15 New England Executive Park
 Burlington, MA 01803
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Attorney Amanda Dowgiert is the owner and founder of the Law Firm of Amanda Dowgiert. As a sole practitioner she is dedicated to providing her clients with prompt, thorough and zealous representation. Bar Admissions Massachusetts & Florida ?Education J.D. Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, magna cum laude B.A. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, cum laude Memberships & Professional Affiliations Massachusetts Bar Association Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts American Bar Association
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
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
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Russell Goldsmith Esq
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Burlington, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(800) 773-8622 15 District Ave
#3006
 Burlington, MA 01803
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of Maine - School of Law
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Attorney Goldsmith pursued a liberal arts education at Haverford College where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 1987, following those studies with the immediate pursuit of a law degree. While at the University of Maine School of Law, Attorney Goldsmith was the only student in his class selected as a member of both the law school’s Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board, and did publish during his senior year an article entitled Contracting out of Maine’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine, 42 Maine Law Review 553 (July 1990). While in law school, he likewise interned at well-respected law...
(800) 773-8622 647 U.S. Route One
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 York, ME 03909
(800) 773-8622 15 Constitution Drive
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 Bedford, NH 03110
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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. ...
Samuel B. Goldberg
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Cambridge, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and White Collar Crime
Boston University School of Law
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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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Peter V. Bellotti
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Massachusetts Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

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Steven E. Altman
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Massachusetts Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience

Suffolk University Law SchoolMassachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
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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
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Villanova University School of Law and Boston College
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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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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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Waino Walker Kangas
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West Concord, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(978) 369-0001 9 Damonmill Square
 West Concord, MA 01742
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
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Arnold & Kangas, P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in the historic Damonmill Square building in Concord, Massachusetts. Since Thomas B. Arnold and Jeanne S. Kangas founded our law firm in 1984, we have prided ourselves on delivering superior, cost-effective legal services to clients in Middlesex County. While we do not handle every type of case, we have experience and are knowledgeable about the types of cases we do handle, such as Probate & Family Court cases, criminal defense, estate planning, and general civil litigation. As a result of the firm's expertise and success, it has been awarded an...
Christopher H. Mingace
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer
(508) 626-8500 276 Union Ave
 Framingham, MA 01702
Free ConsultationCriminal, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Suffolk University Law School
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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
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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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
Free ConsultationCriminal
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.
Peter DeGelleke
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Concord, MA Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(978) 369-2252 30 Monument Square
Suite 145
 Concord, MA 01742
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Georgetown University Law Center
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Criminal, personal injury and general litigation practice since 1977. Peer review AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Teacher in Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy program. Fee arbitrator, Massachusetts Bar Association. Past Chair, Clients' Security Board of the Supreme JudicialCourt. Admitted to practice in MA, NH and NJ. Website: www.concordmasslaw.com
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...
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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Richard J. Floor
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Villanova University School of Law and Boston CollegeMassachusetts
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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...
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.
Sarah Kennedy
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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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Stephen E. Dawley
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 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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Sarah De Oliveira
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer
(508) 620-1529 47 Franklin Street
Suite 2A
 Framingham, MA 01702
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Peter Cole
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Allston, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(857) 559-1007 183 Harvard Ave., Suite 2A
 Allston, MA 02134
Criminal, Divorce, Employment and Immigration
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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
Criminal, Appeals, Estate Planning and Immigration
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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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Lawrence Desilets
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Framingham, MA Criminal Law Lawyer
(508) 788-8500 61 Nicholas Rd
 Framingham, MA 01701
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Dudley C. Goar
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Concord, MA Criminal Law Attorney
(978) 369-1505 81 Middle Street
 Concord, MA 01742
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Lorraine Belostock Esq.
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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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