Cataldo Law Offices, L.L.C. - Wellesley, MA
Criminal Lawyers in Wellesley, MA
20 William Street #130 Wellesley, MA 02481
Wellesley Criminal Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal
Firm Information
Overview
The firm originated in 1961. The firm's major emphasis is Litigation including extensive Criminal Law and Domestic Relations practices.
Attorneys Joseph P. Cataldo and Cornelius J. Madera III, representing clients in all serious criminal matters, violent and non-violent, drunk driving, sexual abuse, domestic restraining orders and assault, and drug offenses in all Courts.
Attorney Joseph Cataldo, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Massachusetts Bar Association and the Boston and Norfolk County Bar Associations, is one of the preeminent criminal attorneys in the area.
Attorney Madera is a former assistant district attorney with extensive criminal litigation experience, and is also one of the most active criminal attorneys in the area.
In the Domestic Relations field, Attorney Paul A. Cataldo listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" is a top Domestic Relations attorney, a past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Massachusetts chapter, a member of National American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a member of the Massachusetts and Norfolk County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Massachusetts and Norfolk County Bar Associations and one of the top divorce litigators in the area, and he handles all divorce matters including, property division, alimony, support and custody issues.
Many of the firm's clients are referred to the firm by other professionals relying on the experienced expert legal assistance provided to clients by our attorneys.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Joseph P. Cataldo: Listed in Massachusetts Super Lawyers
- Joseph P. Cataldo: Martindale Hubbell AV Rated
- Paul A. Cataldo: Listed in Best Lawyers of America, 1989 – Present
- Paul A. Cataldo: Listed in Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Previous Law Firm Names
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Cataldo Law Offices
Contact
20 William Street
#130
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 508-528-2400
Fax: 508-520-0699
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cataldolawoffices.com
Additional Massachusetts Locations
Franklin, MA (Main Office, 18.6 miles)
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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