Joseph P. Cataldo - Franklin, MA
Attorney at Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Franklin, MA
1000 Franklin Village Drive Suite 207 Franklin, MA 02038
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Franklin Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Litigation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Joseph P. Cataldo a partner at Cataldo Law Offices, LLC heads the firm’s criminal practice, as well as certain areas of civil litigation. He is regarded as one of the area’s leading criminal specialists. Joe has successfully defended clients in cases including murder, felonies, misdemeanors, sexual assaults, violent and non-violent crimes, domestic violence, white collar crimes and Operating Under the Influence charges.
Joe is no stranger to high profile clients, having represented many professional athletes. Joe is rated AV® preeminent, the highest rating of attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also designated a New England Super Lawyer. Joe is the consummate lawyer that you want to have in your corner believing that aggressive representation be given at every stage of the criminal process and this includes the time prior to charges being filed. Many criminal matters produce significant collateral consequences; Joe works to minimize these consequences for his clients.
A skilled attorney before Administrative Boards and Agencies, Joe has successfully represented clients before The Registry of Motor Vehicles, the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB), the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Board of Appeal on Motor Vehicle Liability Policies and Bonds, among others. A skilled trial attorney, Joe’s goal is to achieve the most favorable result possible for his clients, either before trial or as a result of trial.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Designated a New England Super Lawyer, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- AV rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
- Designated a Rising Star in 2005 for SuperLawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Joseph P. Cataldo
Included on the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1991
J.D.
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1991
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Non Legal Education
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Trinity College,
Hartford,
Connecticut, 1988
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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Trinity College,
Hartford,
Connecticut, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Criminal Trial Practice, National Business Institute
Representative Cases
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Commonwealth v. Carter
- Citation: 474 Mass 624 (2016)
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Souza v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles
- Citation: 462 Mass. 227
- Year: 2012
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Kasper v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles
- Citation: 82 Mass. App. Ct. 901
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Commonwealth v. Porges
- Citation: 460 Mass. 525
- Year: 2011
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Commonwealth v. Bauer
- Citation: 455 Mass. 497
- Year: 2009
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Commonwealth v. Yehudi
- Citation: 56 Mass. App. Ct 812
- Year: 2002
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1991
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Norfolk County Bar Association, 2015 (President)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - Present
- Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - Present
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Criminal Law Section (Member)
Contact
1000 Franklin Village Drive
Suite 207
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-570-2025
Fax: 508-520-0699
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cataldolawoffices.com
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