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3282 Main Street, P.O. Box 930, Barnstable, MA 02630
412 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
639 Granite Street, Suite 300, Braintree, MA 02184
105 Eastern Avenue #215A, Dedham, MA 02026
185 Devonshire Street, Suite 601, Boston, MA 02110
185 Devonshire Street, Suite 302, Boston, MA 02110
20 Park Plaza, Suite 614, Boston, MA 02116
One Center Plaza, Suite 420, Boston, MA 02108
822 Boylston St., Ste. 300, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
1163 Walnut St. #1, Newton, MA 02461
246 Walnut Street, Suite 301, Newton, MA 02460
271 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
287 Auburn Street, Auburndale, MA 02466
20 Main Street, Natick, MA 01760
20 Main Street, Suite 302, Natick, MA 01760
7 Essex Green Drive, Unit 5, Peabody, MA 01960
12 Gill Street, Suite 1600, Woburn, MA 01801
370 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
871 Turnpike Street, Suite #205, North Andover, MA 01845
9 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852
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Domestic Violence Lawyers in Cities Near Sandwich, MA
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On this page, you’ll find listings for attorneys who handle all aspects of domestic abuse and domestic violence cases. Some of the firms represent victims of domestic violence, while others defend the rights of those who have been accused of domestic abuse or other related crimes. To find the lawyer who can best help with your situation, review the law firms’ profiles, visit their websites, and then contact them to confirm that you feel comfortable working with them on your domestic violence case.
Protecting VictimsDomestic violence can include many types of abuse including spousal abuse, family abuse, and dating abuse. Domestic violence can also include emotional abuse as well as physical abuse.
Attorneys who assist domestic abuse victims can help you seek a restraining order (sometimes called a protection order, protective order, or order for protection) to keep your abuser away from you. They will also help you understand your legal options and provide insight into how domestic violence issues can affect issues such as child custody and child support.
Defending The AccusedIf you are facing domestic violence charges (or similar criminal charges), you need to get a criminal defense lawyer who understands domestic violence laws in Massachusetts on your side immediately. In addition to potential jail time, the possible outcomes for not addressing these allegations quickly could affect the rest of your life.
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Detailed law firm profiles have information like the firm's area of law, office location, office hours, and payment options. Attorney profiles include the biography, education and training, and client recommendations of an attorney to help you decide who to hire.
Use the contact form on the profiles to connect with Sandwich, Massachusetts attorneys for legal advice.
Consider the following when seeking legal services and determining which attorney you plan to hire for your legal matter:
Comfort Level- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials- How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost- Does the attorney offer free consultations, or does the initial consult cost money? How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City- Is the lawyer's office conveniently located near you?
Here are a few to get you started as you search for an experienced domestic violence attorney in Massachusetts:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.