Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 02461 | 2 available
2 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in ZIP code 02461 in Newton, Delaware. Average rating of these lawyers is 5/5 and 58% provide free consultation with average fees of $372 per hour.
Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby Newton 02461 (by distance)
Within 1 mile near you
(Newton Upper Falls Area) 02464 0.6 miles
Within 5 miles near you
(Waban Area) 02468 1.4 miles
(Needham Area) 02494 1.7 miles
(Newton Area) 02460 2.4 miles
(Newton Lower Falls Area) 02462 2.6 miles
(Newton Area) 02458 2.7 miles
(Auburndale Area) 02466 2.8 miles
(Boston Area) 02132 3.6 miles
(Brighton Area) 02135 3.6 miles
(Brookline Area) 02445 3.9 miles
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$234 - $509
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4.8 - 5.0 ★
FAQs - Criminal Defense Lawyers in 02461 city Newton How many Criminal Defense lawyers actively serve residents of Newton, Massachusetts? Approximately 16 licensed attorneys focus on Criminal Defense across Newton, 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 Newton, Massachusetts? In Newton, typical rates range from $264-$395 per hour for Criminal Defense. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2482 and $5180, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Criminal Defense matters usually take in courts near Newton? Criminal Defense cases in Newton, Massachusetts usually take around 4-12 months depending on complexity and the Massachusetts District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Criminal Defense cases for people living in Newton, Massachusetts? Residents of Newton 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 68% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Criminal Defense, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
2 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You
Michael Gillis has spent the past thirty years helping his clients find creative solutions to complex legal issues. As a seasoned trial attorney, he represents consumers, individuals, entities and companies who have been needlessly harmed, personally and financially, because of the negligent, reckless, and sometimes intentional acts of others. His tireless efforts pursing those who harm his clients have resulted in countless resolutions of his client’s issues whether by agreement, arbitration or litigation.. Michael Gillis graduated with honors from Boston College and was awarded a Trustee Scholarship to attend Suffolk University Law. At Suffolk, he was elected President of the Student Bar Association and was the first recipient of the Wyman Award for outstanding civic achievement. Upon graduation, Michael Gillis defended products liability cases for General Electric and commercial clients for Travelers Insurance Company, In 1988, he and his partner, David R. Bikofsky, founded Gillis & Bikofsky, P.C.. Michael Gillis has served as the President of the Mass Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), the Board of Delegates for the Mass Bar Association (MBA), The Joint Bar Judicial Nomination Commission, President of his law school alumni association, and as a Trustee of Suffolk University. He currently serves on MATA’s Board of Delegates and is the State delegate to the national affiliate, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) where he chairs one of AAJ’s national committees, the Liquor Liability Group. He serves as President of the Board of Governors of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Archdiocese of Boston and is the chapter author in several legal books published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), American Bar Association and American Law Institute ALI/ABA). Michael Gillis has lectured to other lawyers at trial practice seminars for the American Bar Association, MATA, AAJ, MBA, Suffolk University Law School, and Norfolk County Bar Association.. Michael Gillis has been recognized by various associations for his legal expertise. He has been named one of the “Top Massachusetts Lawyers” and a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine, one of “Boston’s Top Rated Lawyers” by the Boston Globe, and one of Massachusetts’ “Top Lawyers for Women” by Vogue Magazine. He has been peer reviewed by fellow lawyers for Martindale Hubbell, the leading directory of lawyers nationally, and received an “AV” rating, the highest designation for both competence and ethics which is given to only 5% of lawyers nationally.. In addition to his legal work, Michael Gillis has served on many civic and religious boards and organizations. He previously served as Chairman and Counsel for the Hoyt Fund, a non-profit organization working to mainstream individuals with disabilities, as well as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Milton Public Library. He currently serves on the board of the Pike’s Peak Hockey Club of Boston College, his parish pastoral council, the board of his parish school, asa President of the Board of Trustees of the Little Brothers of St. Francis, and as Advocate and Grand Knight of his local Knights of Columbus. He also coaches hockey and soccer for his town’s youth sports teams.. Michael and his wife live in Westwood along with their three children.