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Firm: The Law Office of Marcus D. Ferro
460 County Street , New Bedford , Massachusetts 02740
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Domestic Violence, Expungement, Sex Crime
Marcus' passion for criminal law began as an intern for the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. During his tenure, Marcus developed a working knowledge of court, prosecution, and police procedure. He expanded his knowledge of the subject while studying Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University, where he graduated compiling multiple academic honors. He then attended University of Massachusetts School of Law as a recipient of an academic scholarship. During his time at UMass Law, Marcus was involved in several student organizations, including the Criminal Law Society, which would often educate general public about the institutions of and new developments in criminal law. Following his graduation from UMass Law, Marcus was admitted into the Massachusetts Bar as a licensed attorney.. Upon his admission to the Massachusetts Bar, Attorney Ferro launched his own solo practice, The Law Office of Marcus D. Ferro as an affiliate of the Justice Bridge Legal Center in Downtown New Bedford. To this day, Attorney Ferro continues to provide strong and effective legal solutions to the residents of the Southcoast and beyond.
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Firm: Winn Law, P.C.
400 TradeCenter , Woburn , Massachusetts 01801
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
Attorney Patrick Winn has successfully defended clients charged with crimes in district, superior and federal courts in Massachusetts. He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts where he appeared in court daily to prosecute felony and misdemeanor crimes. Before founding Winn Law, P.C., Attorney Winn practiced complex litigation, federal criminal defense, and state-based criminal defense for mid-sized law firms in the Greater Boston area. He has extensive experience litigating every aspect of criminal cases from arraignment to trial. Attorney Winn takes the life-long consequences that flow from criminal charges to heart and works tirelessly to assert all the rights and advantages available to his clients.. Patrick graduated cum laude from Brandeis University in 2004 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Philosophy. He received a Master’s in English Literature from Boston College as a fellow in 2009. Patrick received his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2012 and was admitted to the state bars of New York and Massachusetts the same year.
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“Patrick was great to work with and did an amazing job addressing the court on my behalf.”
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“I am a former colleague of Patrick’s. Patrick is an excellent criminal defense attorney, His clients get the benefit of his years of experience and perspective from both the prosec…”
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Firm: Sweeney & Associates, LLC
225 West Squantum St. , Quincy , Massachusetts 02171
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , Felonies, Paternity, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Traffic Violations, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Sex Crime, Drug Crime
AVVO CLIENT CHOICE AWARD EVERY YEAR!! AWARDED BOSTON MAGAZINE'S TOP LAWYER 2021.. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND PROVEN ABILITY TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR CRIMINAL CASE. DRUNK OR DRUGGED DRIVING, SEX CRIMES INCLUDING CHILD PORN AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, DRUG CRIMES AND SEARCH WARRANT CASES. HIRE AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY.. When you are faced with serious criminal charges you better take the time to find a firm that has the experience and the knowledge to help you when jail is a possibility. We have successfully handled drunk driving, sex crimes, white collar crimes, drug crimes, internet crimes, child pornography charges and all major felonies in both Federal and State Courts. Sweeney & Associates is a full service firm that can handle all of your problems within the firm. Why hire a single attorney when you can hire a whole firm for the same money? When you or your family have a problem select an attorney who has the knowledge and skill to help you win the case. Our firm, Sweeney & Associates, is a highly respected firm and well known in legal circles in the Greater Boston area. Most importantly we are highly skilled, knowledgeable in the law and have extensive experience in criminal cases ranging from traffic tickets to human trafficking. We have successfully handled thousands of cases in both the District Courts and Superior Courts and will continue to zealously represent every client that retains us. We understand that being accused of a crime is a traumatic event for you and your family and we take the time and effort to explain the process and do everything we can to achieve a dismissal or a Not Guilty in your case. The majority of our cases are referrals from former clients, their families and other attorneys who do not handle criminal cases.. A well respected local firm is invaluable when dealing with police, judges and district attorneys who impact how your case is handled in any particular court. Look carefully at attorneys who have references from attorneys in OTHER states.. As the principal of this firm I have extensive experience in criminal cases involving murder, drugs, sex offenses, child pornography, rape, robbery, trafficking, and other felonies as well as cases involving domestic violence, drunk driving, minors in possession of alcohol and other related matters. As a retired Boston Police Drug Unit Sergeant I have extensive experience in drug cases involving possession, distribution, trafficking and cases involving search warrants and seizures. I also successfully handle appeals of traffic citations, Fake IDs and sex offender registry classifications at all levels. Many Boston attorneys who have business clients in need of assistance for themselves or family on matters involving the police or courts recommend my expertise for their clients.. I was born and raised in the Dorchester section of Boston. I graduated from Boston Latin School (‘76) and then went on to earn my degrees from Suffolk University and New England School of Law. I retired from the Boston Police where I served in the Special Operations Unit and as a Sergeant commanding one of Boston’s Drug Units. I spent 20 years working the streets and utilized this expertise to lecture Police Officers and Recruits at Police Academies and Colleges throughout the state, including Boston and surrounding towns, for over ten years. I was an instructor for the Mass. Criminal Justice Training Council in Criminal and Motor Vehicle laws, Warrants, Search and Seizures, Interrogations, Crime Scene and Evidence Collection as well as Drug Laws and Domestic Violence. I also lectured emergency room nurses and physicians on Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses and other related issues gaining a network of resources in police departments and hospitals throughout the state.. I am a member of the Quincy and Norfolk Bar Association and I am a Past President of the Bar Association of Norfolk County as well as the former Judicial Liaison to the Norfolk County District Courts. I also served as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and chair several other committees. I served on the MBA's Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments from 2013-2019. Married with 2 children I am a past member of Westwood’s Finance Commission. I referee ice hockey and have coached both youth hockey and baseball for over twenty years.. When you absolutely need a top rated law firm for your problem contact us. When it's important to you, it's important to me. All matters are handled by me individually with the assistance of my legal staff for your benefit. We don't ask our clients for public accolades, they are more than happy to return home and get out of the spotlight. Let us help you go home when the case is over. Help me to help you help yourself!
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“the best chance at staying away from incarceration. Do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Sweeney.”
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“I HIGHLY endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sweeney took time out of his busy schedule to give me necessary info on RMV policies and MA law. I was in court here in NC representing a MA drive…”
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“Rick Is Our Hero! The last two years have been nothing short of a roller coaster with emotions that matched. The potential sentence swung from worst case scenario of multiple …”
— Julie White
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Firm: Lewin and Lewin
One Salem Street 202 , Andover , Massachusetts 01810
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Sex Crime
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“I was charged with shoplifting charges in November 2014. I was an unintentional mistake but for those who do not know me, it was easy to be convinced ...”
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“I honestly can’t thank Attorney Lewin enough for everything he did for me. From the very beginning, he made me feel heard, supported, and reassured during what was a really stressf…”
— Kelly Duong
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Firm: Law Office of Sergey Mikhlin
1342 Belmont Street , Brockton , Massachusetts 02301
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Sex Crime
Sergey Mikhlin is a Massachusetts criminal defense attorney with over fifteen years of criminal litigation experience. His practice focuses on all criminal matters, including OUI and other driving offenses, drug and weapon offenses, domestic violence and sex crimes, theft and property crimes, violent offenses, and white-collar crime. Mr. Mikhlin always strives to obtain the best possible results for his clients through aggressive, yet strategically balanced advocacy.. Mr. Mikhlin is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, who has focused much of his career on criminal law. He began his legal career in New York, in the Office of the Nassau County District Attorney after being appointed Assistant District Attorney by the Honorable Denis Dillon. He continued his services under the Hon. Kathleen M. Rice. During his time with the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Mikhlin was assigned to the District Court Trial Bureau, the Grand Jury Bureau, and the County Court Trial Bureau. He prosecuted hundreds of criminal matters varying from violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies.. In 2007, upon leaving the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Mikhlin founded the Law Office of Sergey Mikhlin in Forest Hills, NY. As a defense attorney, attorney Mikhlin has successfully defended hundreds of clients, earning him a reputation as a fierce courtroom advocate among his peers and adversaries.. After moving to Massachusetts, Mr. Mikhlin accepted an Assistant District Attorney position with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, where he was primarily responsible for the investigation, grand jury screening, and prosecution of narcotics offenses.. In 2016, attorney Mikhlin founded the Law Office of Sergey Mikhlin. Our office currently has two convenient locations: in Brockton, MA (the South Shore office) and in Framingham, MA (the Metro West office).. Mr. Mikhlin is admitted to practice law in the states of New York and Massachusetts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of Massachusetts. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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“He fought hard for me for years during my case. My charges were ultimately dropped. He is a great la”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have opposed Attorney Mikhlin on numerous occasions in court. I have always found him to be extremely prepared for each and every case, and he clearly advo…”
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Firm: Stephen Spelman, Egan, Flanagan and Cohen, P.C.
67 Market Street , Springfield , Massachusetts 01102
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Stephen Spelman is an experienced trial attorney who represents businesses and individuals facing important and often complex legal issues and problems. As a prosecutor in the Homicide Unit of the Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Stephen tried more than 100 jury cases, including murder, narcotics trafficking, and financial fraud. Stephen has also tried civil cases in Federal Court and New York state court. His extensive experience in complex civil and criminal litigation began when he started his practice of law with the firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City. Stephen Spelman has been an adjunct Professor of Law at Western New England College School of Law, teaching White Collar Crime and Securities Regulation. He is a trial methods instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and serves as a Master of the Bench for the Pioneer Valley Inn of Court. Stephen Spelman is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut, and in various Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals. Stephen Spelman served as a Colonel in the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) of the U.S. Army Reserve. He served as the top criminal defense attorney for the United States Army while mobilized as Chief of the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, supervising the defense of Army court-martial cases worldwide. He has also served two tours of duty in Iraq, one with Army Special Forces, the other as the senior military officer at the Law and Order Task Force - LAOTF. Stephen began his military career by enlisting in the Army as a Private. The Spelman family has lived in Hampden County for more than 250 years, contributing to the community by serving as attorneys, teachers, farmers, and business owners. Stephen has continued that tradition through his service on various community boards and church committees.
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“Mr. Spelman is a very experienced lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone in need!”
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Firm: Novick & Associates, LLC
60 State Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
Attorney Stephen T. Novick understands the severity of a criminal charge which is why he has dedicated his firm to the practice of it. He is a former police officer and police prosecutor who understands the justice system. He has been trained in investigation techniques as well as interrogation, interview and racial profiling. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the United States Supreme Court Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Novick was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court in 2008, a high honor for an attorney. He not only has extensive experience in legal practice, but has pursued a high level of education in it receiving a BS in Law Enforcement, an MS in Criminal Justice Administration, MBA and his Juris Doctor from New England School of Law. He excels in the study practice of criminal defense, and shares his strong comprehension of it by teaching graduate level criminal law and criminal justice classes.
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“weekends)... and he negotiated the best outcome I could have hoped for (it was my decision not to go”
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“Simply said, Stephen is a great criminal defense lawyer.”
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Firm: Dhar Law, LLP
Schrafft's City Center Powerhouse , Charlestown , Massachusetts 02129
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
Vikas S. Dhar is a defense attorney who protects professionals and companies facing white-collar criminal investigations, business disputes, professional crises and other matters presenting licensing and public relations risks. He is widely recognized as a leader in the New England legal community. As an accomplished "Top 40 Under 40" criminal defense attorney, he has been selected by his peers as a New England Super Lawyer/Rising Star in the area of White-Collar Criminal Defense for each of the past 10 years by Boston Magazine. His firm's philosophy on socially conscious business practices and community contributions have been profiled by Forbes, the American Bar Association Journal, the Boston Globe and the Boston Business Journal.. Regarded as powerful in the courtroom and unflappable at the negotiating table, Vikas talks fast because he thinks fast, and clients rave about his simultaneously calming demeanor, friendliness and never-ending energy reserves. Vikas was recently tapped by the U.S. District Court to sit on a Merit Selection Panel to recommend a new Federal Magistrate Judge and to advise on the reappointment of a sitting Federal Magistrate Judge. Vikas has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Organization as a Top 100 Massachusetts Defense Attorney, and alongside a U.S. Congressman and other honorees, he was presented with an “Excellence in the Law: Up & Coming Attorney” award by the Massachusetts Bar Association and Lawyers Weekly.. In addition to protecting his clients’ interests in criminal investigations, Vikas has earned a reputation for swiftly resolving personal crisis situations, enabling him and his defense team to successfully represent a host of prominent professionals, corporations, closely-held businesses, as well as university students facing first-time investigations or indictments. While his intense, full-field approach has led to trial victories, his primary strategic goal is always to persuade the government to decline to prosecute during the initial phase of any investigation and to secure pre-trial dismissals when possible.. Vikas is committed to making a positive impact on the community and participates in a variety of legal and business initiatives in greater Boston. He frequently contributes to training seminars, continuing education workshops and currently serves as a pro bono panel member for Senior Partners for Justice, a non-profit that promotes access to justice by assisting pro se family law litigants.. Dhar Law is a Boston law firm with a core commitment to socially conscious business practices. The firm is built on the drive to provide exemplary legal services to each client in a dynamic, forward-thinking and collaborative environment. The firm has an optimistic and inquisitive approach to solving problems, and to learn more about Dhar Law’s unparalleled commitment to its clients and community, visit .
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“, without the slightest clue what to do next, Vikas enveloped me in a sense of reassurance. His empa”
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“An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.”
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“Thank you to the Dhar Law team, especially Vikas, Joe, and Inna! They were all incredibly helpful, professional, and compassionate. The team walked us through every step of the pro…”
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Firm: Law Office of William J. Barabino
92 High Street , Medford , Massachusetts 02155
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Violent Crime, Sex Crime
Criminal Defense Attorney in Medford, Massachusetts. If you are facing criminal charges, your future and freedom may depend on the caliber of lawyer you hire for your defense. No matter whether the charge is a property offense, OUI/DUI/DWI, drug possession, or a major felony charge, in order to truly protect your rights, work with a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney. Work with William Barabino.. With a highly regarded criminal defense practice in Medford, Massachusetts, experienced criminal defense attorney William Barabino focuses on the best possible results for every client. He has the experience, skill and perspective necessary to obtain top results in district courts, juvenile courts and superior courts of Massachusetts.. Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney — A Reputation for Effectiveness and Results. By any objective measure, criminal defense attorney William Barabino could be named an accomplished attorney in his area. Mr. Barabino has served two Governors as a member of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC). The JJAC, along with other experts and organizations, gives the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety input in developing a statewide plan for delinquency prevention and overall child well-being.. Mr. Barabino also served as a Director for Justinian Society of Massachusetts. The Justinian Law Society was founded in 1943 as the Massachusetts Italian Bar Association. The Society offers a wide range of educational programs, an active scholarship program for promising law students, and a popular series of social events.A former U.S. Army Officer and Paratrooper, William is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts; the U.S. Appeals Court, First Circuit; the U.S. Supreme Court; the Veteran Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the U. S. Military Commissions for the Department of Defense.. William Barabino represents clients facing a broad spectrum of criminal defense matters, including driving offenses, OUI/DUI/DWI, drug possession and property offenses. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor in district court, or the most serious felony in superior court, you will know that when you walk into a courtroom with Attorney Barabino at your side, you have retained a fierce advocate, an effective negotiator and trusted legal counsel, as well as a top-notch criminal defense attorney.. If you are facing criminal charges or are currently under investigation for OUI/DUI/DWI, drug possession, driving or property offenses, contact criminal defense attorney William Barabino.. Mr. Barabino serves Medford, Woburn, Lynnfield, Boston, Salem and towns all along the North Shore.
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“I spoke with Attorney Barabino because I had a legal question about something criminal. He was reall”
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“An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.”