Attorney Offices by Municipality
- Acton
- Eleanor Hertzberg:
A criminal conviction can change your insurance rates for driving and
other coverages; it can, in sex charges, for example, require you to
register in every state you live in; it can affect your professional
licensing, your education loans, your financial ratings, and even reach
into custody and divorce matters.
- Amherst
- Andover
- Fraser Law Office:
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Assault and Battery
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Drug Charges
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Domestic Assault
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Attempted Murder
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White Collar Crime
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Drunk Driving / OUI / DUI / DWI
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Juvenile Law
- Linda Cummings: ou should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Attleboro
- Attleboro Falls
- Pollis & Duggin:
When someone you love, such as a spouse or a child, gets into trouble with the law, you need a legal advocate to protect their rights.
- Bathesda
- Solomon, Malech & Cohen:
Being charged with a crime is stressful, and having an experienced
lawyer to provide legal representation in the initial stages of a
criminal case is critical.
- Belmont
- William Brownsberger:
You face criminal charges. You want an experienced attorney who specializes in criminal law and can provide high quality and effective representation.
- Beverly
- Blackstone
- Daniel Doyle: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
Boston
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- Braintree
- Brockton
- Brookline
- Brodsky, Erinna:
any crime against other persons, a crime against property, restraining order violation, drug offense, driving under the influence, or of any other crime that falls within the jurisdiction of the District or Superior court
- Joun Law Office:
* Clerk's Hearings
* OUI / Drunk Driving Defense
* Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders
* Motor Vehicle Offenses
* Drug Offenses
* Weapons Charges
* Theft Crimes
* Violent Crimes
* Sex Crimes
* Probation Violations
* Motions to Seal Criminal Records
- Smyth Law Office:
misdemeanor or felony charges
- Cambridge
- Cape Cod
- Barrow, Harrison:
If you have been charged with OUI in Massachusetts, you should know your options. You could lose money, your license, and even serve jail time
- Charles
- Vakili & Associates:
Almost all trials in drunk driving cases take place in district court
where you have a right to have a trial in front of a jury of 6 or a
trial in front of a judge. Hopefully you win at the trial and don't
have to go on to the next stage.
- Chesea
- Clinton
- Naughton Law Office:
OUI Legal Defense for Drunk Driving in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher is illegal. Like many states in our nation, Massachusetts is becoming tougher on drunk driving offenders. An Operating Under the Influence (OUI) charge is very serious in terms of potential consequences, including jail time and fines, as well as the loss of a driver's license and driving privileges.
- Cohasset
- Concord
- Danvers
- Dedham
- East Falmouth
- O'Regan & O'Regan: Sometimes people get into trouble. It can be a simple matter of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
- Easthampton
- Joseph
Chancellor: DUI/DWI - If you have been cited for DUI/DWI, you should
know that the law gives serious consequences upon conviction. And these
punishments drunk driving are even more severe for repeat offenders. A
DUI sentence may require you to pay a substantial fine, serve some time
in jail, or both. In addition to any fines or jail time, your driver's
license may be suspended, even if it is your first offense. You will
have to find alternate transportation and go through considerable
effort to regain your driving privileges after a drunk driving
conviction. To add insult to injury, many insurance companies will drop
your motor vehicle coverage if you get a DUI. The companies that will
insure you will only do so at a greatly increased premium. It is easy
to see how important it is to protect your rights - and to do that, you
need a lawyer who will work to stop these consequences from becoming
reality.
- Duxbury
- Collen Carroll:
Most OUI, (operating while under the influence of intoxicating liquor)
cases begin with a stop of a motor vehicle by a police officer.
In most cases, once the officer has stopped your vehicle, he/she has
already made the decision to arrest you, regardless of what you say or
your performance of any field sobriety tests.
- Fall River
- Fitchburg
- Panagiotes, Steven:
Avoid the Severe Consequences of a Massachusetts OUI/DUI
You may already be aware that the consequences for OUI in Massachusetts can be severe. A plea bargain is not necessarily the best option for you. I
- Flamouth
- Brown & Barbosa: You should consult an attorney for individual advice reguarding your own situation.
- Framingham
- Franklin
- Gardner
- LaRoche Law:
* Bankruptcy and Debt Reorganization
* Family Law
* Personal Injury
* Landlord and Tenant Law
* Employment Law
* Criminal and Civil Trials
- Hanover
- Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford:
* Drunk Driving
* Drug Possession
* Narcotic Sales
* Theft
* White Collar Crime
* Embezzlement
* Sex Offenses
* Arson
* Conspiracy
- Holden
- Larson, Kevin:
drunk driving and all motor vehicle offenses; drug offenses including trafficking; gun and weapon charges; assault and battery; restraining order violations; larceny; breaking and entering; rape and sexual assaults, and probation violations.
- Hopkinton
- Earl Titlebaum:
Another area in which it is essential to be well represented is
OUI/DUI/DWI defense. A drunk driving charge can put you in jail. Even
if it doesnt, you could lose your drivers licenseand your access to
work. Make sure you talk to a defense lawyer as soon as you are
arrested so you dont miss the deadline for your drivers license
suspension or revocation hearing.
- Haverhill
- Hyannis
- Leominster
- Roncone Law Offices:
Many aspects of criminal law focus on the rights of the criminal.
However, recent attention has been focused on the rights of the victims
of crimes, who often suffer great emotional, if not physical, injuries
at the hands of the criminal. All fifty states and the federal
government now have laws that protect victims. In many states, a victim
is considered to be the person who directly suffers the effects of the
crimes (such as the person who is murdered) and immediate family
members who suffer the secondary effects of the crime (such as the loss
of a loved one).
- Lexington
- Rubin, Weisman, Colasanti, Kajko & Stein:
If you have been arrested, charged with a crime under the laws of Massachusetts or federal law, or are under investigation for a criminal offense, you need and deserve a criminal defense lawyer with the skill and experience to provide strong representation and sound counsel.
- George Foote:
In today's legal environment, matching your needs with the correct firm
is crucial to the successful outcome of your legal matters. Like so
many other areas, in law, the pace of change can be overwhelming.
- Lowell
- Lunenburg
- Benson, Jerome:
* Traffic tickets
* OUI (drunk driving)
* Drug charges
* Assault
* Domestic violence
* Theft and grand larceny
* White collar crimes
* Sex offenses
- Lynn
- Malden
- Lewin & Lewin:
OUI / DUI drunk driving penalties grow harsher with each passing year,
if for no other reason, than passing "tougher" drunk driving laws is an
easy way for legislators to gain political capital with their
constituents. As a result, a person convicted on a first offense for OUI
/ DUI may now face a maximum two-and-a-half year jail term, $5,000 fine,
and one-year loss of their license.
* DUI / drunk driving - First offenses
* DUI / drunk driving - Multiple offenses (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and more)
* Melanie's Law cases
* Hardship licenses / RMV hearings / Board of Appeals hearings
* Felony DUI cases involving serious injuries or death
* Vehicular homicide cases
Although it may seem like a failed blood or breath test is irrefutable, this is not always the case and in fact, challenging the test results themselves is only one of many ways to challenge evidence in a DUI case. Probable cause, police procedures, testing equipment, and police testimony all require careful examination. If we are able to establish that mistakes were made or that there are inconsistencies present—our chances of securing an acquittal, or dismissal of the charges against you are good.
- Marlborough
- Stephen Morte:
Examples of the types of cases... ...Operating under the influence of alcohol cases.
When you face legal challenges and need an attorney, you expect and deserve competence, experience, and commitment concerning your legal matter, and promptness, respect and information in regard to client service. This combination ensures your stress will be reduced during your legal proceedings and ensures your maximum probability of a highly successful resolution to your problem.
- Marshfield
- Keating, John:
* Auto Accidents
* Civil Litigation
* Class Action Litigation
* Consumer Advocacy and Protection
* Contracts
* Criminal Defense
* Divorce and Family Law
* Incorporation
* Personal Injury
* Real Estate Closings
* Wills
* Trusts
* ERISA
- Medford
- Methuen
- DiBella Law Offices:
Drunk Driving / DUI
You are considered by the law to be driving under the influence of alcohol if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher. Although each state has the final determination regarding what BAC is considered intoxicated, .08 percent is the Massachusetts and federal standard. Your BAC is calculated mainly through three different types of tests: urine tests, blood tests and breath tests. These tests do have limitations and are all capable of error.
A skilled drunk driving attorney will be aware of the different types of technology used in determining a person's BAC and know how to rebut evidence gained from such devices. Often times instruments are not properly calibrated, sometimes instruments measure things other than alcohol, and sometimes instruments are not properly cared for. An experienced drunk driving lawyer must be able to determine if any of these things played a role in your BAC test.
In addition to being asked to complete a BAC tests, law enforcement officers can ask those alleged to be driving drunk to complete a range of field sobriety test. Field sobriety are voluntary tests that you do not have perform (you may still be penalized for not taking these voluntary tests with a license suspension in some states). If field sobriety tests are not performed properly, they can provide evidence of intoxication. A skilled drunk driving attorney should be able to argue on your behalf if a field sobriety test was improperly conducted.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving drunk, it is imperative that you contact a DUI attorney right away. An experienced DUI attorney should not only inform you of your rights, but will fight to make sure those rights are protected.
Some states will automatically revoke a person's driver's license of those accused of drunk driving and of those who fail to submit to the breathalyzer test. In order to save your driving privileges, you will have to act fast you will only have a limited amount of time to argue your case to keep your license. Driver's license suspension's are often handled by the department of transportation and requires a separate hearing.
- Andrade Law Office:
OUI/DWI:
An OUI/DWI can happen to anyone! The impact of a conviction can be severe. You may be facing large fines, jail time, driver's license suspension, and increased insurance rates. We will fight for your innocence, or when appropriate, work to minimize the impact of the charges.
- Difruscia Law Offices:
# Drunk Driving (OUI-DUI-DWI)
# Drug Crimes (possession and distribution): including marijuana, cocaine, club drugs, crystal meth, prescription drugs and other narcotics
# Sex Crimes: including sexual assault (rape), pornography, solicitation and prostitution
# Theft Crimes: including white collar crime, shoplifting, larceny and fraud
# Assaults and Violent Crimes: including sexual assault (rape), physical assault and assault with a weapon
# Domestic Violence: including criminal charges as well as family court restraining orders
- Middleborough
- Studley Law Offices:
Charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol?
The consequences are severe if you're found guilty of DWI in
Massachusetts.
- Milford
- John Fernandes: If there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers.
- DeCapua Lawfirm:
The Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the
defendant operated a motor vehicle on a public way (or a way to which
the public has a right of access) while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor. The Commonwealth does not have to prove that you
were drunk. Rather, they must show, once again beyond a reasonable
doubt, that you possessed a diminished capacity to operate your car.
- Milton
- Natick
- Doran & Doran:
The Boston area is fortunate to have so many colleges and universities in town that students are a part of the landscape here. Unfortunately, impulsive decisions mean that DUI is the most common offense in this area.
Prosecutors make drunk driving offenses, including DUI, DWI and OUI a priority. If you have been pulled over and there is alcohol on your breath, the likelihood of arrest is high. Penalties for drunk driving are stiff, fines are expensive and jail time is not unheard of.
Hiring a lawyer who has handled drunk driving cases hundreds of times, both as a defense attorney and in the district attorney's office, means that you can put experience on your side. Francis M Doran, jr. of Doran and Doran, P.C. has experience with the court system.
DUI Arrest? You Want a Lawyer With Experience Driving Your Case
Law enforcement takes these charges seriously and you need to take action as quickly as possible.
- New Bedford
- Jason Gates:
Regardless of how minor a criminal violation may appear, an arrest and conviction on criminal charges can result in serious consequences. Since DUI convictions and many misdemeanor offenses involve some jail time, people convicted of minor charges often face the loss of their job, driving privileges, federal or state assistance, and other benefits and rights.
- Needham
- Newburyport
- Janos & Griffin:
Do I Need a Lawyer?
If what you really want to know is whether you have to have a lawyer, the answer is no. You are free to represent yourself in court and can negotiate on your own behalf with the prosecutor assigned to your case.
However, OUI/DUI laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are complex. They are also tough on those convicted. By hiring a lawyer to represent you (and the sooner you do, the better), your chances of minimizing the damaging effects of a drunk driving arrest, greatly increase.
Will I Lose My Driver's License?
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) test put you over the legal limit and you were arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, your license will automatically be suspended 15 days later unless you have requested an RMV license suspension hearing. In New Hampshire, you must request this hearing within 30 days.
If you are convicted or plead guilty to a drunk driving charge in either state, you will have your license suspended or revoked. For how long will depend on whether you have previous drunk driving convictions, what your BAC was measured at, and other aggravating factors.
Will I Qualify for a Restricted License?
Also known in Massachusetts as “hardship” or “Cinderella” licenses, restricted licenses that allow driving for a 12-hour period each day are available to first-time offenders and in some cases, second-time offenders. Although certain requirements must be met, hardship licenses cannot be obtained until your case has been resolved, we can typically secure these licenses for clients in a very timely fashion.
New Hampshire does not offer restricted licenses.
If you are from out-of-state, whether or not you qualify for a restricted license will depend on the laws of the state in which you live.
Is There a Way To Win My Case?
There's no sugarcoating the fact that Massachusetts prosecutors and judges are tough on drunk driving. In New Hampshire, they may be even tougher. However, people can and do fight drunk driving charges every day. Sometimes they are successful; sometimes not.
Police may not have had enough probable cause to arrest you. Field sobriety tests may have been improperly administered. The Breathalyzer machine used to test you may have been calibrated wrong or not in good working order. In every case, we explore all possible avenues of defense and wherever possible, strenuously challenge evidence that we believe is fundamentally flawed.
- Rosnov, Elena:
* OUI/DWI
* Drug possession
* Larceny
* Assault and battery
* Gun charges
* Probation violations
* Mistaken identity cases
* Appeals of convictions
- Newton
- Northampton
- Norwell
- North Adams
- Donovan & O'Connor:
CRIMINAL CHARGES, including operating under the influence of alcohol, traffic violations and drug-related offenses.
- North Andover
- North Attleboro
- Duggan Law Offices:
* OWI/DUI/DWI
* Traffic violations such as reckless driving
* Assault
* Assault and battery
* Simple drug possession
* Breaking and entering
- North Reading
- Kendall, Richard:
felony or misdemeanor crimes
- Orleans
- Michael Zawadzkas:
There are a wide range of field sobriety tests (FSTs), "including
heel-to-toe, finger to nose, one leg stand, alphabet recitation,
modified position of attention. You are not legally required to take
any FSTs. The reality is that officers have usually made up their minds
to arrest when they give the FSTs; the tests are simply additional
evidence which the suspect 'inevitable "fails"; Thus, in most cases a
polite refusal may be appropriate.
- Peabody
- Mitchel Walman:
If you have been charged with a operating under the influence of
alcohol, the most important move you make is consulting a competent
attorney. Don`t take a chance with your future. A knowledgeable
attorney can make a huge difference in the final outcome of your case.
- Pembroke
- Plymouth
- Prides Crossing
- Barnes, Kate:
drunk driving, drug offenses, sex offenses, traffic offenses, domestic violence, and juvenile offenses
- Quincy
- Randolph
- McGrath & Marsh:
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Divorce, Probate & Family Law
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Divorce Mediation
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Auto Accident and Personal Injury
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Real Estate Law
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Elder and Estate Planning Law
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Criminal Law
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Bankruptcy
- Raynham
- Wynn & Wynn:
How does the court system work? Can a case be settled out of court? What will happen to me, my family?
Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. If convicted, you could face jail or imprisonment, mandatory treatment, fines, and probation. You may lose important rights and privileges, such as voting and driving; you could lose your job or forfeit future employment opportunities. If you are not a citizen of the United States, you may be deported or denied naturalization. You must be protected by an attorney who has the right expertise to help you and in whom you have confidence.
- Revere
- Cipoletta, James:
One drink too many and an operating under the influence (OUI) charge could have serious consequences and implications in your life. If you have been arrested or accused of drinking and driving, you need an attorney who is familiar with Massachusetts OUI / DWI law and can provide you with the skilled legal advocacy and defense you need to minimize your exposure to penalties.
- Armano
& Lepore: What we commonly call “drunk driving” actually is known
by many other names, including driving under the influence (DUI) and
driving while intoxicated (DWI). In Massachusetts, it is officially
known as “operating under the influence (OUI)”. One thing is for sure,
drunk driving is a very serious offense, that can have long lasting
implications on your personal and professional life.
- Rockland
- Roslindale
- Salem
- Salem, NH:
- Mark Stevens:
Many people believe that breath testing is an accurate method of
determining the amount of alcohol in a person's blood. In fact, breath
testing is far from accurate and as currently used is fraught with
error which can lead to false high readings that are significantly
higher than a person's true blood alcohol content at the time of the
test or at the time of operation based upon a number of variables not
taken into account by the machine.
- Salisbury
- Baldassarre & Associates:
* Alcohol-related offenses, like drunk driving (DUI/DWI/OUI)
* Motor vehicle offenses, like speeding, uninsured motorist claims or driving on a suspended license
* White collar crimes, including fraud and embezzlement
* Drug offenses, including drug arrests related to possession, trafficking and manufacturing
* Assault and battery
* Sex offenses
* Matters under juvenile law
* Probation surrenders
In Massachusetts, there are many collateral consequences to being charged with a crime. If you have been arrested for DUI or a drug or traffic offense, you may face loss of your driver's license or of a professional license — like a license to sell real estate, practice medicine or law.
If you are convicted of a crime in Massachusetts, you could also face loss of a job, of eligibility for federal financial aid to attend college or loss of housing options. Many immigrants also face the risk of deportation.
- Shirley
- Somerville
- South Easton
- Stephanie Sousa: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- South Hamilton
- Spencer
- Biando, Ernest:
OUIs and criminal trials to probation violation hearings
- Springfield
- Stroughton
- Weinberger, Joshua:
* Personal Injury
* Criminal Defense
* Immigration
* Real Estate
* Collections
* Motor Vehicle Accidents
* OUI
* Family Law
* Divorce
* Estate Planning and Probate
* Wills and Trusts
* Landlord / Tenant
- Sturbridge
- Nelson & Broadbent:
Assault and Battery; Domestic Violence; Violent Crimes; Operating Under the Influence; Drug Offenses; Prostitution/Solicitation; Larceny; and Motor Vehicle Offenses
- Sudbury
- Swmpscott
- Wayne, Judith:
Improper police stops
Police cannot generally pull you over unless they have a valid reason for the stop. If you were stopped for an illegal reason, all evidence gained after the stop (including the field sobriety test and the Breathalyzer test results) can be suppressed.
Challenging the validity of sobriety tests
Certain field sobriety tests, including the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, can be challenged in court. In the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the police officer uses a pen to track eye movements. However, most officers who conduct this test are not considered experts, and can incorrectly administer the test. I have won several cases based on the cross-examination of officers who have misused the horizontal gaze nystagmus test.
Breathalyzer test results can also be challenged if there are technical problems with the machine or if the officer was not properly trained in its operation.
- Unknown
- Parker Scheer:
criminal defense, including drug trafficking, distribution, possession with intent to distribute, possession, operating under the influence, oui, dui, vehicular homicide, driving to endanger, fraud, white collar crimes and crimes of violence including, murder, rape, date rape, domestic assault & battery and restraining order violations.
- Taunton
- Tewksbury
- Wellesley
- Ruggieri, Lisa:
Prosecutors for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have the power and
resources of the government behind them, and they use those resources
aggressively to obtain convictions. If you have been arrested on assault
and battery charges, stolen property crimes, violations of restraining
orders, drug charges, or think that you are the target of a drug
investigation, you need an experienced drug crimes defense lawyer on
your side.
- Wellesley Hills
- Kretowicz, Adam:
If you, a friend, or a family member, has been charged with a crime, you may not realize how serious your situation is. Every criminal prosecution is serious, even if the offense is a traffic offense or a misdemeanor. So-called "minor" offenses can carry substantial fines or jail time - and the consequences don't stop there. A traffic offense could make it extremely difficult for you to obtain motor vehicle insurance, except at a dramatically higher premium. A misdemeanor conviction could cause problems when you are looking for a job.
- Wakefield
- West Bridgewater
- Dailey & Associates:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- West Dennis
- Westport
- Kidd & Feliz:
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Automobile Accidents, Domestic Relations, Family Law, Divorce, Workers Compensation, Immigration, DUI/DWI.
- West Roxbury
- Travayiakis, Lefteris:
Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a serious felony, many criminal offenses carry significant collateral consequences beyond potential jail or prison sentences; for example, the loss of your Driver’s License; being required to report to Probation; mandatory drug testing; submittal of your DNA to the State Registry; and/or Sex Offender Registration.
- West Springfield
- Johnson & Sclafani:
* Personal bankruptcy: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and debt relief
* Real estate transactions: Residential and commercial real estate purchase, sale and leasing, receiverships and landlord-tenant law
* Family law: divorce for all kinds of couples, child custody and visitation, child support and other issues
* Criminal defense: misdemeanors and felonies at the state and federal level
* Trusts and estates: wills, trusts and guardianships
* Personal injury: wrongful death claims, auto accidents and slips and falls
* Business transactions
* Municipal law
* Civil litigation
- Westwood
- Weymouth
- Woburn
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