South Dartmouth Criminal Lawyers

I grew up just outside Detroit, Michigan, but have spent most of my life in Massachusetts, specifically in Plymouth County. After earning my degree with honors from New England Law Boston, I immediately started my career in litigation. During my time in law school, I developed a keen interest in criminal defense, although initially, my practice was dedicated to representing individuals injured by the negligence of others against insurance companies. After spending about ten years building a solid reputation as a civil litigator, I decided to establish my own firm, focusing solely on defending individuals accused of crimes. Over the past...

Attorney Gonsalves started his legal career as an Immigration Defense attorney assisting individuals facing removal from the United States of America. Attorney Gonsalves zealously advocated for his clients and argued for relief under Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and under the Convention Against Torture Act ("CAT"). Building upon that foundation, Attorney Gonsalves served as an Assistant District Attorney representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the prosecution of criminals for misdemeanor and felony offenses. Attorney Gonsalves ensured that victim's rights were duly enforced and that their voices were heard. Later in his career, Attorney Gonsalves expanded his practice area to include representation of...

Picture Isaac Mass is a dedicated and zealous advocate for clients throughout Massachusetts and Vermont. He brings his knowledge and practical experience to bear inside and outside of the courtroom on behalf of his clients. Committed to providing excellent legal representation with responsiveness and communication, Attorney Mass works candidly with clients at the outset of any matter to identify the clients objectives and chart a strategic course to optimize the chance of achieving those goals.

I help people attain restraining orders and harassment order who need them. I also represent people who have been wrongfully served with a Harassment Order /Restraining Order and need the Order removed. I represent people at probable cause hearings. These are crucial hearings. This is when your case can still be dismissed before criminal charges are filed against you. I represent victims of violence and sexual assault. I help victims of sexual assault and or domestic violence navigate the legal system. I represent both landlords and tenants. If you are a Landlord or a Tenant that...

I am a trial attorney practicing in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and Columbia County, New York. I was an assistant district attorney for six years and in private practice for 17 years. I handle criminal defense cases, wills, family law and some immigration matters. I have tried more than 300 cases.

Marissa Elkins is a proven litigator, comfortable in any courtroom environment. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court or six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, Attorney Elkins has the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity. With experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth, she is an attorney that commands respect for her clients and works to get them favorable results at every stage of litigation.

Ryan Schiff is a partner at Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff in Northampton. His practice is focused on appellate litigation and criminal and juvenile defense. He has briefed and argued a wide range of cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. His trial-court experience ranges from complex first-degree murder and federal racketeering cases to trespassing and drug-possession cases. Before joining his firm, Ryan was the Director of Juvenile Appeals at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and a staff attorney in CPCS’s Special Litigation Unit. Ryan is...