Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Braintree Area
Explore Insights into Top-rated Criminal Defense lawyers serving Braintree and surrounding communities in Massachusetts.
FAQs - Criminal Defense Lawyers in city Braintree How many Criminal Defense lawyers actively serve residents of Braintree, Massachusetts? Approximately 26 licensed attorneys focus on Criminal Defense across Braintree, Massachusetts. Most matters are filed through the Massachusetts District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Criminal Defense lawyers in Braintree, Massachusetts? In Braintree, typical rates range from $264-$423 per hour for Criminal Defense. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3014 and $5876, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Criminal Defense matters usually take in courts near Braintree? Criminal Defense cases in Braintree, Massachusetts usually take around 4-8 months depending on complexity and the Massachusetts District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Criminal Defense cases for people living in Braintree, Massachusetts? Residents of Braintree typically see Criminal Defense filings handled by the Massachusetts District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense? About 55% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Specializing in Criminal Defense, I have appeared in every district court in Massachusetts. I have been trusted by medical professionals, law enforcement, and even other attorneys when their liberty is on the line and they need quality representation. I also handle a wide range of other litigation matters, including family law and landlord/tenant cases. I am licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in federal court before the First Circuit.
My office is situated conveniently near the Braintree split but I am frequently at my client establishments located from Cape Cod to the Berkshires. I strive to obtain results that exceed client expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Johanna Griffiths is a criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Russell Matson, where she represents clients at Clerk Magistrate Hearings, arraignments, pretrial hearings, criminal trials, and RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicle) hearings. As an intern with the New England Innocence Project, Attorney Griffiths reviewed cases for potential avenues to exoneration. From homicide and rape cases to arson, Attorney Griffiths sought to assist men and women who were alleging wrongful Griffiths graduated from New England Law | Boston, where she concentrated her studies on criminal law and procedure. As a law student, she represented clients in all stages of criminal matters in her role as a student attorney with CPCS. There, she worked busy arraignment sessions, conducted research and developed trial theory, and argued on behalf of clients in various types of hearings.. In the past, Attorney Griffiths has owned and managed a real estate brokerage where she specialized in assisting first time buyers with the purchase of their first home. Additionally, she has worked as a corporate litigation attorney representing small businesses from startup through litigation.. Attorney Griffiths lives in West Roxbury with her husband and their dog Obi.
Jeffrey M. Sankey is a cum laude graduate of Boston University School of Law, and holds a Master of Laws degree in criminal law. He has been a member of the Massachusetts bar since 1988. He also holds memberships before the bars of the Supreme Court of the United States; the United States Court of Military Appeals; the United States District Courts for Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and the state courts of Rhode Island. In addition, Attorney Sankey served as a member of the Town of Mansfield School Committee for nine years.. Attorney Sankey served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1993, followed by service in the Marine Corps Reserves until his retirement in 2005 at the rank of Colonel. Throughout his legal career in the Marine Corps, Attorney Sankey represented hundreds of Marines and sailors charged with criminal offenses in courts-martial across the United States. During his final five years of service, Attorney Sankey was assigned as a Military Trial Judge and Senior Reserve Trial Judge for the Marine Corps. Upon his retirement, Attorney Sankey was presented with the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.. Attorney Sankey offers a wide range of litigation experience to clients of the firm. His practice includes an interest in employment law, in which he has represented both employers and employees in state and federal courts and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, non-compete agreements and other workplace issues. He has substantial experience as a criminal defense counsel, and has represented clients in Juvenile, District and Superior Courts throughout the Commonwealth. Attorney Sankey devotes a significant part of his practice to education law, representing students who require assistance to obtain special education services or who are facing disciplinary hearings. In the area of civil litigation and personal injury litigation, Attorney Sankey has from time to time represented individuals, insurance companies and municipalities, and is well prepared to assist in the evaluation and trial of such claims.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Braintree and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Braintree and surrounding areas.
Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Braintree and surrounding areas.