Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 01609

My practice predominantly focuses on family law and criminal defense and I pride myself on being efficient.  Your time and mine are valuable and I like to work a case as thoroughly as possible without wasting excessive time and money.. While many people view their job as just that, a job, my career is a passion, therefore, I teach at a local community college.  There, I try to pass on the importance of understanding how and why things are done, hoping to inspire others to make choices that will garner positive results.

Michael Akerson joined the firm over 17 years ago.  Since that time he has fostered a diverse and successful litigation practice, focusing upon complex litigation and representing both individuals and corporations in all stages of litigation and in pre-litigation strategy.   He is recognized as one of the area's most experienced civil, administrative and criminal litigators in the field of public official misconduct cases.  Another large component of his practice is representing individuals involved in serious personal injury matters involving automobiles, as well as those injured due to workplace misconduct, including harassment and discrimination.  He also counsels numerous corporations on a variety of corporate business issues as well as providing residential and corporate transactional services.. Mike has tried in excess of 200 cases.  He has significant experience in trying matters before state and federal courts, most state agencies, and a variety of administrative fora.  He has proved successful many times over at trial and also at defending a judge or jury's favorable determinations at the appellate level at the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.. Worcester Attorney, Michael Akerson

In 1995 Mark L. Monopoli joined Michael’s practice. Mark is a 1995 graduate of the New England School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. Mark received his undergraduate degree from Bates College in 1992. He, like Michael, is in court everyday defending individuals charged with crimes.. Mark is in Court everyday defending individuals charged with crimes and is a member of the National College of DUI Defense.. Mark has also been listed in the Boston Magazine annual publication of “Super Lawyers.” In addition, he has taught seminars and written articles on criminal defense for other lawyers.

I try and handle a limited amount of cases per year in each of my practice areas. I do so in order to give each one of my client's the time and attention they need without compromise. I use a no nonsense approach to lawyering . I encourage you to call me as the initial phone consultation is always free.

I made a decision 24 years ago following an internship with the Dade County State's Attorney's Office in Miami that following my graduation from Law School that I would devote all of my practice to criminal defense.   My father thought I was crazy and never thought I could sustain a practice like that but following my appearance on the O'Reilly Factor in September of 2003 for a racial-profiling case that received national attention, he looked at me and for the first time in his life, told me he was wrong.. I handle each client with professionalism & bring a vast amount  of jury trial  experience to the courtroom.   I also pride myself on returning every call, text or email prior to leaving for the day.. Thank you.. Michael Erlich

Former prosecutor in Worcester, MA who now specializes in defending people who have been charged with DUI or OUI, drug or gun related crimes, and various other criminal charges.

Elizabeth K. Halloran concentrates her practice in all aspects of divorce and family law, criminal defense, estate planning and administration and civil litigation. Attorney Halloran began her practice of law in 2012 after earning her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston.. Prior opening Tansley | Halloran, Attorney Halloran was an attorney in private practice where her practice focused on family law and criminal defense. She has also worked as a Prosecutor/Assistant District Attorney with the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office where she handled prosecution of various felonies and misdemeanors before the District and Superior Courts. She has extensive experience working with the domestic violence and child abuse related crimes and matters involving the Department of Children and Families. She has appeared and tried numerous matters before the District and Superior Courts throughout Massachusetts.. Attorney Halloran practices Family Law in Worcester County and across the Commonwealth. She is well-versed in high-conflict custody matters and high-net worth divorces. Her attention the unique needs of her clients is key to her obtaining favorable results.. Attorney Halloran is currently a member of the Worcester County Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Attorney Halloran regularly attends Continuing Legal Education classes to stay current on best practices and new trends in the law. She brings a client-focused approach to the law that combines superior legal aptitude with practical solutions. Ms. Halloran was selected as a 2018, 2019 and 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Craig T. Ornell Esquire has practiced law in Massachusetts for more than 25 years. As proprietor of Ornell Law Office, P.C. located in the heart of downtown Worcester, Craig opened a General Practice building on the belief that everyone deserves equal, affordable, access to the law.

Austin Joyce has trial experience with Reardon, Joyce & Akerson,
P.C. in federal and state trial courts involving civil and criminal
matters with appellate experience in federal and state courts. Austin is
a general practice attorney with emphasis on police misconduct and
discrimination cases. Before joining Reardon, Joyce & Akerson P.C.,
Austin gained experience with various aspects of probate, criminal law,
estate and fiduciary taxes, foreclosures, residential real estate, civil
litigation, corporate law, UCC practice, banking law, and legal
research with the Law Offices of Austin M. Joyce in Auburn, MA. Website:

Attorney tansley is an owner and partner at Tansley | Halloran and is a highly experienced litigation attorney with a focus on all aspects of criminal defense. Attorney Tansley trained in the Boston University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic before graduating law school and joining the Massachusetts public defender’s office. As a public defender, Attorney Tansley distinguished herself as a fierce advocate and skilled trial attorney.. Early in her career, Attorney Tansley led litigation challenging the use of standardized field sobriety tests in operating under the influence of drug cases. The resulting decision by the Supreme Judicial Court limited the scope of officer testimony and established new jury instructions. (Commonwealth v. Gerhardt (477 Mass. 775, 2017). Throughout her career Attorney Tansley has represented clients from the initial stages of police investigation through trials in the District and Superior Courts. She has extensive experience handling rape, sexual assault and sexually dangerous persons matters as well as representation before the Sex Offender Registry Board.. Attorney Tansley has been certified to accept murder cases.. Attorney Tansley recognizes that every case has the potential to have a lifelong impact on her clients and structures her representation to consider all of the implications on a client including immigration, employment, and criminal history.. Attorney Tansley’s litigation skills and experience are also assets to clients in the probate and family court as well as personal injury claims.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Worcester and surrounding areas.