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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.

Brent Thompson is the associate attorney of Platt & Buescher. He grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 2002. In 2006, he received his Bachelor's Degree from Western Washington University. Before graduate school he spent time commercial fishing in Alaska and working for a local construction company. Later, Mr. Thompson accepted a scholarship from a small Christian law school, and was granted a limited license to practice law as an intern at Platt & Buescher.. Mr. Thompson graduated cum laude from Liberty University School of Law in 2011, admitted to practice law in the state of Washington and United States District Court of the Western District of Washington, and became a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Thompson's practice focuses on criminal defense including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Reckless and Negligent Driving, Drug Delivery or Possession, Assault, Domestic Violence, Theft, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, and certain felony cases.. A skilled and passionate legal writer and researcher, Brent Thompson possesses great knowledge concerning search and seizure law, evidence, and criminal procedure. He has done significant and meaningful work on serious felony cases including a high profile first degree murder case receiving national media attention, a complex conspiracy charged in federal court involving an international drug smuggling operation, and other major felonies while working with Craig Platt.. Brent's skills have presented strong challenges for state and federal prosecutors. Mr. Thompson's practice also emphasizes post-conviction relief, including firearm rights restoration, vacation of prior adult felonies and misdemeanors, and sealing juvenile criminal records. He finds post-conviction motions practice rewarding because it provides those who have changed with relief from past mistakes. He is also passionate about the individual right of responsible, law abiding citizens to keep and possess firearms in a safe manner and holds vast knowledge concerning Second Amendment jurisprudence and firearm laws.. Beyond criminal matters, Brent also provides passionate representation to family law clients. He recognizes that dissolutions and child custody matters are very difficult emotionally and financially and strives to provide zealous representation and honest advice. Mr. Thompson also accepts some tort claims and car accident cases, but is selective.. Mr. Thompson has served hundreds of clients since joining Platt & Buescher, and has also done volunteer work for the Island County Volunteer Lawyer Program. Mr. Thompson is dedicated to providing zealous advocacy and exercising due diligence in all of his cases.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Dax I. Garvin has been a licensed Texas attorney since 2002, which isthe year that he first moved to Travis County, Texas.  Dax focuses notonly on knowing the current Texas law, but he dedicates himself tounderstanding each client's personal situation because he understandsthat it is not only the facts that are important but the backgroundcircumstances of each case and every person involved that affect theoutcome of a client's matter.. Mr. Garvin served as a peace officer in central Texas,wearing a uniform, patrolling his district, and enforcing the law forover two and a half years.  During this time, Dax learned how manyofficers think and why they respond to situations the way that theydo.  This knowledge and experience sets Dax apart from many otherlawyers, that have never worked in law enforcement.  Mr. Garvin alsoworked for clients whose insurance companies were involved and defendedthem in matters ranging from minor automobile collisions to cases thatinvolved the death of another person, so he knows and appreciates theprocedures and complexities of civil litigation.  Mr. Garvin began hislegal career in 2002 with the Travis County Attorney's Office, where heserved as a misdemeanor prosecutor, interacting with law enforcementofficers, crime victims, defense attorneys, and countless other partiesthat had an interest in the outcome of the case he was working on atthat time.  It was in this role that Dax learned to recognize the veryessence of a State's case, understanding not only the elements that theState must prove to convict but the other forces that explain why acase is filed, prosecuted, and tried.

You have a choice when it comes to selecting the right attorney for your case. I am honored you are considering me to help you with your important matter. My main objective is to treat all actual, former, and prospective clients fair and with dignity. This respect extends to law enforcement and opposing parties. I strongly believe that zealous advocacy and ethics are not mutually exclusive. If you do become our client, I promise, I will be diligent, accessible, and responsive.

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Current Position:. Partner. Caselden Law. Education:. University of Miami School of Law, J.D.. University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.A., History. Military Service:. Staff Sergeant. United States Air Force Reserve (2004-2010)

Attorney Michele J. Da Silva – Principal, Da Silva Law Group. Attorney Michele J. Da Silva is a dedicated and experienced attorney focusing on criminal defense, family and immigration law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University/Douglass College in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Prior to law school, Attorney Da Silva worked extensively in immigration law as Executive Manager and Head Paralegal at the Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC in New York City. From 2000 to 2008, she assisted individuals and U.S. companies with family-based and employment-based immigration matters. Her hands-on experience with the immigrant community and passion for justice inspired her to pursue a legal career.. Following law school, she interned with Boston-based criminal defense attorney Roger Witken, gaining valuable courtroom experience. Today, she leads Da Silva Law Group with offices in Boston and Andover, advocating fiercely for her clients in immigration, criminal, and family law matters.. In her family law practice, Attorney Da Silva represents clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as cases involving child custody, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to providing compassionate guidance and strong advocacy during what is often a difficult time in her clients' lives.. Attorney Da Silva maintains a strong professional relationship with Attorney Norka Schell and continues to collaborate with the Law Offices of Norka Schell, LLC to serve clients across the East Coast. Known for their strategic thinking and client-first approach, both attorneys are respected for their tenacity and creative legal solutions.. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Attorney Da Silva effectively communicates with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their voices are heard and their goals understood.. She is the recipient of four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and is a member of both the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also contributes regularly to the Brazilian Times and Asemana newspapers, providing legal insight to the community.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Jon F. Hays is a general practice attorney serving all of Northern Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. He has assisted clients in resolving a wide array of legal issues including Criminal, Family Law, and other non-complex Civil Litigation issues.. Before beginning his law career, Jon served fifteen years in Active Duty and Reserve Service in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army National Guard. He has been assigned to 1st MEF Headquarters Group (Camp Pendleton, CA), I&I Staff, H Btry 3/14 (Richmond, VA), MCB Quantico, MACS-24 (Virginia Beach, VA), 276th Engineer Battalion (VANG), 620th Signal Company (WVNG), 30th ABCT (NCNG).. Jon's current Army assignment is with the Multi-Agency Augmentation Command of the Washington D.C. National Guard.

Attorney Peter Wolff graduated from Marquette University Law School.  His practice focuses on criminal, family, and civil litigation.  Peter regularly accepts appointments in criminal, family and juvenile matters from the Circuit Court Judges of Waukesha County, and he was appointed Special Court Commissioner to the Honorable Mark Gundrum.. Peter grew up in the City of Brookfield, and graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1986.  His father was a police chief for 28 years, then he served eight years as an Alderman, his mother was a Waukesha County Supervisor for twenty years. Peter has two sisters and three brothers.  Peter attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and he received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, and a minor in Communications.. For ten years, Peter was a law enforcement officer with the City of Brookfield Police Department.  In addition to his regular patrol duties, Peter was a DARE Instructor, and he was chosen to be an Instructor to teach OWI procedure and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing to other police officers.  Peter also served undercover as a Detective with the Waukesha County Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Unit.. In 2006, Peter was elected as a Supervisor on the Waukesha County Board.  He currently is the Chairman of the Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee, and he serves as Secretary of the Executive Committee.. Peter’s varied experience makes him an exceptional advocate.  He has good working relationships with the judges and the prosecutors, and he has a reputation for achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

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Attorney Anthony J. Luzzo concentrates on criminal defense and civil litigation matters pertaining to personal injury and family law. Anthony is admitted to practice in all courts of the Commonwealth and is certified by the Committee for Public Counsel Services to take appointments within the District Court. As a trial attorney, Anthony is in court every day advocating on behalf of his clients and is committed to getting them the best possible results. Learn more at