Warwick Criminal Lawyers

Kevin Prendergast began practicing law in 1999 as an associate at the law firm of Palmer & Dodge. Within a year's time he passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam and started a legal career that led to the founding of his own firm 4 years later. As a criminal defense and divorce attorney in Salem, Mr. Prendergast has helped dozens of individuals receive the legal help they need. If you would like his assistance with a criminal or family law matter, call his office immediately, or visit his website for more information.

The Law Office of Russell J. Matson, P.C., represents criminal defendants in all Massachusetts State, Federal and Appellate court systems, from investigation through trial. The firm handles every type of criminal matter and employs skilled trial attorneys who are in court on a regular basis. As Senior Trial Counsel and Chief Operating Officer, Attorney Berman brings 20 years of experience as a criminal and civil litigator - as an Assistant District Attorney, insurance defense attorney, Criminal Defense Attorney and Special Prosecutor - to ensure that your matter is handled in a professional, aggressive and efficient manner. Andrew is a...

Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr. joined the firm in August of 2009 from the Norfolk County District Attorneys office. Gaughen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wrentham, Quincy, Stoughton and Dedham District Courts and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Brookline District and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Gaughen is known for his zealous trial advocacy. In an appeals court case, opposing counsel characterized him as to have "pummeled into the jury's consciousness"1 important portions of the case. The case was decided in his client's favor.

Attorney Gaughen is a graduate of...

Specializing in Criminal Law and OUI representation. Also, a trained mediator looking to save parties time, money, and aggravation

Attorney John Sofis Scheft has been associated with Bellotti Law Group, P.C. for many years and has been an invaluable asset to the firm. Attorney Scheft began his legal career in 1986 and served with Attorney Peter Bellotti as a prosecutor in Middlesex County in the late 1980s. While a prosecutor, Attorney Scheft skillfully tried and won numerous cases and was quickly recognized by his peers, judges, and his clients as a top-notch litigator.

Attorney Scheft is the president of Law Enforcement Dimensions, which provides exceptional legal and human relations training to police officers, supervisors, commanders, and law enforcement personnel in...

Brad Bailey, a Massachusetts native, graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1980. He received his J.D. in 1983 from the University of Virginia, one of America’s premier (top 10) law schools. He began his legal career working for the New York County (Manhattan) D.A. as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nation’s largest and busiest D.A.’s Office. From there, he returned home to Massachusetts and joined the Middlesex County D.A.’s Office, where he continued his career as an Assistant District Attorney. Brad moved on from the Middlesex D.A.’s Office to the prestigious United States Attorney’s Office for the District...

Attorney Duo Liu works closely with the partnership to set the firm’s strategy and helps to execute it through his leadership of the business support team. In practice, Attorney Liu is a creative and accomplished litigator with a focus on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. The consistent attention and practical advice he gives clients often serves to defuse tensions and avoid conflicts. When disputes do occur, Attorney Liu is an effective, persuasive litigator whose extensive subject matter proficiency gives clients and client teams a distinct advantage. Attorney Liu has particular experience in establishing legal structures and operational plans for...

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...

Complex areas of the law require a specialist that is constantly aware of the changes and pitfalls that can arise in every case. While a lot of information can be found online, your case should be more than just a form or anecdote . My job is to see that my client is guided through the legal process as quickly and with as little risk as possible. I am results oriented and my client's success is my ultimate goal. My firm is ready to handle your matter and has in fact been recognized nationally. We have...

I am a newly admitted lawyer, having graduated from Suffolk Law School in Boston in 2024. During my time at Suffolk, I concentrated on how the legal and health systems intersect. I found particular interest in courses like mental health law, medical malpractice, FDA law, and biomedical law and public policy. In my second year, I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant for Professor Marc Rodwin, focusing on topics such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare drug prices. My research also covered patents, FDA drug applications, end-of-life decisions—including decisions to forgo treatment, and gene therapy. In my...

Attorney Michael Perpall has dedicated his professional life to criminal defense within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since his admission to the bar in 2006. For the entirety of his career spanning nearly two decades, Attorney Perpall has steadfastly focused his legal acumen and unwavering commitment on representing individuals facing the formidable weight of criminal charges across the diverse landscape of Massachusetts' trial courts. His practice is not merely a profession but a deeply ingrained vocation, driven by a profound sense of justice and an unwavering dedication to safeguarding the rights and liberties of his clients. From the nascent stages of his...

Attorney Goldsmith pursued a liberal arts education at Haverford College where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 1987, following those studies with the immediate pursuit of a law degree. While at the University of Maine School of Law, Attorney Goldsmith was the only student in his class selected as a member of both the law school’s Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board, and did publish during his senior year an article entitled Contracting out of Maine’s Employment-At-Will Doctrine, 42 Maine Law Review 553 (July 1990). While in law school, he likewise interned at well-respected law...

Attorney Robert S.C. Meltzer will relentlessly fight for the rights of those charged with a crime, thoroughly pursuing all legal options at each step from clerk's hearings and arraignments through trial. As an experienced criminal trial attorney, he is not afraid to take your case to a jury and fight for a not guilty verdict. He will be dedicated to you, and will always thoroughly discuss court procedures, case strategies, and different outcomes to give you the best criminal defense advice possible. Prior to entering private practice, Attorney Meltzer was an Assistant District Attorney in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office for...

Former Assistant District Attorney in Boston, MA providing professional, prepared and passionate advocacy with extensive jury trial experience focusing on criminal defense, family law, litigation, land use/zoning matters in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Attorney Stephen M. Forlizzi has been representing the rights of accident victims in Massachusetts for over 30 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every case he handles resulting in the best possible recovery for his clients. Over the last three decades he has successfully handled virtually all types of personal injury cases, from the simple to the complex. His goal is to bring about a swift resolution of your claim in a professional yet personable manner, keeping you, the client, well informed, and at ease throughout. Willing and capable of fighting for your rights, Attorney Forlizzi...

Attorney Edward Molari has over ten years of experience handling criminal cases in Massachusetts. He has spent the vast majority of that time in private practice representing individual clients handling all criminal matters, including OUI, negligent motor vehicle operation cases, and domestic assault and battery. Edward Molari specializes in drug crimes, gun crimes, and crimes alleging violence.

Our Immigration, personal injury and criminal lawyers, have successfully litigated in immigration, criminal and civil courts, both at the state and federal levels. We have defended immigrants from deportation / removal; helped them obtain U.S. visas, I-601 waivers (immigration pardons), U.S. residency via cancellation of removal / 10 year law , US residency (green card) through work, U.S. Green Card through family members, Citizenship / Naturalization, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Asylum in the U.S. Our Boston Firm has also won a significant number of immigration appeals and law suits / writs of mandamus against the immigration service (USCIS); and...

Attorney Stephen A. Roth founded the Law Office of Stephen A. Roth after nearly a decade practicing in various courts here in Massachusetts and around the country. He draws on that experience to offer his clients quality representation regarding a variety of matters in the areas of U.S. immigration law and criminal defense. In addition to his significant experience in litigation, Stephen offers consultations to companies and employees regarding solutions to their employment-based immigration issues. As an experienced immigration attorney, Stephen has represented both large corporations and small startups in their pursuit to onboard quality talent. Whether battling...

Our MA law firm specializes in criminal law cases after conviction. We handle appeals, motions for a new trial, motions to revise and revoke sentences, guilty plea withdrawals, parole hearings, and commutation petitions. Attorney Mary T. Rogers won a United States Supreme Court case as co-counsel on June 25, 2009. The case, Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, has widespread application to all criminal cases throughout the U.S. The Court ruled that under the Sixth Amendment all defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine forensic crime analysts. The government cannot rely on the forensic lab report in place of live testimony....

As a former Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Ciraulo has obtained extensive knowledge and the requisite experience to help each client resolve his or her case either through negotiation or litigation. Having handled thousands of criminal matters and having tried to verdict more than four hundred cases, you can trust Attorney Ciraulo to analyze each and every aspect of your case, scrutinize the conduct of the police, protect your legal rights, and fully explain to you all of your options.

Attorney Ciraulo and his team of former prosecutors have earned a reputation for results one victory at a time. ...

My name is Attorney Marc Roberts and I want to let you know a little about me and what I believe about the law. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelorâs of the Arts Degree obtained from majoring in Psychology. I obtained my law degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. I passed the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Examinations in 2004 and have been a practicing attorney ever since. My career started off as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County District Attorneyâs Office where I was stationed primarily in the...

Attorney Dougherty has been actively practicing law since 1995. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2001 Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in 1994 after Honorably Serving in the United States Navy from 1983-1987. As a trial lawyer he has extensive trial experience in the Housing Courts, District Courts, Probate and Family Courts and Superior Courts from Cape Cod to the Berkshires and from Fall River to Salem over the last twenty-eight years. He has successfully defended criminal cases in multiple District and...

I am a lawyer based in Massachusetts, focusing on criminal defense, family law, and immigration issues. If you find yourself here, it's likely that you are confronting a legal issue that seems daunting. You might feel powerless, frustrated, or overwhelmed—whether you're dealing with the government, a large corporation, or just a neighbor. The legal system can appear complex, daunting, and distant. I pursued a career in law because I am passionate about advocating for individuals, whether it involves safeguarding their constitutional rights or settling a minor dispute with a neighbor. I approach each case with a personal commitment, dedicating myself to uncovering...

I’m William J. Manchinton, Jr., a criminal defense attorney based in Massachusetts. I’ve been practicing law with the Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson since September 2024, where I focus on representing individuals facing criminal charges. My journey into this field wasn’t a straight line—I started in insurance defense, working on subrogation cases. But I quickly realized that my true passion lies in criminal law, where I can engage more directly with people and make a meaningful impact in their lives. I graduated from George Washington University in 2015 with a double major in Philosophy and History, two subjects that sharpened...

Mr. Barry J. Bisson, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and currently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. Mr. Bisson is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, several federal courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. He represents individuals and businesses in a variety of areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, contracts, and employment matters.

Whether it is an individual or business, it is important to Mr. Bisson that his clients receive the exceptional representation that they deserve, and that they have someone standing in their corner, fighting hard...

Sergey Mikhlin is a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer with nearly fifteen years of criminal litigation experience. His practice focuses on all criminal matters, including OUI/DUI 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 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 as an ...

I am an attorney licensed in Massachusetts. I have been practicing criminal law in the state courts since 1990. I have tried district court cases and superior court cases including homicides. I have litigated hundreds of evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions. I also am bilingual. I speak Spanish as a second language.