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I had never been arrested before and this was a terrifying situation for me. The DA's office wouldn't reduce the charges despite my clean record so Joe recommended we go to trial. During the year it took, he left no stone unturned in my defense. At trial, he faced an obviously tough and experienced DA, but, boy, did Joe pull through in the clutch:

I was facing my third offense and a mandatory minimum six month jail sentence and felony conviction. At trial, Joe found  defects in the DA's paperwork and avoided both for me. He really knows his stuff.  I didn't even ask him many questions because I felt so comfortable with him every step of the way. It's perfectly OK for prospective clients to call me.

I was caught driving 20 mph over the limit, admitted to a few drinks and was arrested for my 2nd offense.  I refused the breath test and lost my license for 3  years.  Once I read about all the people Atty. W. helped and called him, he immediately put me at ease. When the Trooper didn't show up for a pretrial Hearing, he had a Motion ready to dismiss my case and another to restore my license.  The judge agreed with both.

See judge's order restoring license.

The police officer followed me 1.5 miles at 45 mph only 2 car lengths behind then stopped me because I swerved over the fog line by a foot or so.  I told him I was nervous because he was so close behind me. He said my eyes were red and glassy, my speech slurred and I failed all the field tests so he arrested me for my 2nd offense. Joe brought a Motion to suppress the stop of my car and submitted cases to the Court supporting his argument. I never thought you could get DUI cases dismissed but the Judge concluded there was no cause for the stop. Joe then followed through to get my 3 year refusal suspension reversed and the DA filed this document dropping all charges:  

I had an open container of beer in the car, was weaving in my lane, crossed the double solid center line and failed two of the three field sobriety tests. After writing me three extremely detailed reports about the case, Joe recommended we fight the charges. He walked me through the Trial process every step of the way and totally kept me from getting nervous.  I'm extremely happy with the way he handled everything.

Many, many thanks for your support through it all.; I think had you not done the "Motion to suppress," things could have been quite different. I know that this Thanksgiving will be a better one once you got the DA to reduce my 3rd offense to avoid mandatory jail for me. Please let me know if you ever need a referral to someone who is looking for a great Massachusetts OUI Attorney (phone is fine).

Kindest regards, Cynthia

OUI with a child 14 or under is child endangerment and carries a mandatory jail sentence if convicted. Ms. K. had never been arrested in her entire life and she had her 12-year-old son with her. Despite her otherwise unblemished record, the DA wouldn't drop the child endangerment forcing us to go to jury trial instead of negotiating a plea. We drew an experienced and tough DA but acquitted her of all charges.

Natick-Framingham District Court

In my first arrest in 2000, Joe proved the police stopped my car illegally and the case was thrown out of court. 

In 2013 I was arrested again after an accident. But Joe proved it was not my fault and the jury found me not guilty. 

In 2016, I ran a red light but Joe discovered it was the cop's first OUI arrest ever and a judge found me not guilty.

 In 2018, I left the scene after a minor accident and the cop caught me in another town speeding. Joe won a not guilty on both the speeding and the OUI charges.

'I will speak to anyone who calls me to verify all these cases at 508-485-7525.'

Marlborough District Court
Natick-Framingham District Court
Concord District Court

I told the cop, "I know I screwed up" after I didn't pull over quickly and he had measured me with LIDAR going 94 mph. I failed 2 of the 3 field tests. I told him I had a bad back, but he made me do balancing tests. Joe stressed I had no slurred speech and passed the ABC test. Cop told the jury they could all do the balancing tests perfectly. After 3 jurors smiled and looked down, Joe asked him how he could possibly know that just by looking at people seated in a jury box. Cop then said sheepishly, "Well, most of them probably could." Joe's point was made. They acquitted me in just 10 minutes.

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Framingham District Court

Other driver said client was "all over the road." Cops stopped her and noticed "strong" odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy, bloodshot eyes. Then cop testified she failed all roadside tests. We immediately filed a motion to preserve all videos. At trial, we showed the dash cam video proving she had no trouble driving in her lane and pulled over safely. The video also showed that she quickly found and gave the cop her license and registration. Plus, she had no trouble getting out of the car and walked normally. The video also showed that the cop had her do the roadside tests barefoot in the gutter. Not guilty.

Natick-Framingham District Court

April 4, 2019

The cop followed Mr. S. one mile and saw him cross the fog line only once. He stopped him and arrested him for OUI. Mr. S blew an over limit.15 at the station, almost twice the legal limit. I advised my client how to fight a DUI: attack the legality of the stop of the car. At my Motion to Dismiss, I gave the Judge cases from 4 other states deciding crossing the fog line is not enough reason to stop a car. The Judge agreed, citing the case I gave him (from Montana!) in his decision.

Under Melanie's Law, having been arrested twice in one month for OUI, my client was facing a minimum mandatory jail sentence of ONE FULL YEAR every day of which had to be served. I presented the DA with a "Motion with Exhibits" from the RMV showing his license was suspended not for the prior OUI but for the breath test refusal only.

I would be honored if you would use my words on your website. I truly meant what I said. You are a fantastic lawyer and an even better person. You may also use the phone number I gave you. Once again, thank you for everything.

Sincerely,

Dave, 508.473.3085

I was ready to take the First Offender Deal but after speaking with Joe I was convinced he could win my case. He provided me with valuable advice without ever pushing his opinions on me and scheduled a trial just 6 weeks after my arrest on a date he knew the judge on duty to be the most lenient. When two police officers came instead of one, he quickly reacted with a Motion to Sequester so they couldn't speak and tell each other what they said in the Court room.

I was found Not Guilty and had my license reinstated the same afternoon.

Then he followed through and made sure I had all the documents and direction I needed. I recommend him without hesitation. It is so nice to be able to drive again.

"If you're reading this, chances are you need a great attorney during a hard time -- Joseph is that and more. He's knowledgeable, efficient, extremely responsive and a kind/honest person. I called him on Sunday afternoon and he was there to represent me on Monday less than 24 hours later. For over 6 months, he was there for me on many occasions including going out of his way to obtain police videos and was always so prepared in court. During very stressful times, his presence (which sometimes even included a much appreciated sense of humor) put me at ease. He explained things every step of the way. He's clearly respected by everyone in the courtroom (Judges, DA's etc). C.K., Lynn, MA

Judge to Attorney W. after a not guilty on a 2nd offense with a failed breath test:

"You did a great job. You’re always right on top of things. I even show your Memoranda to other attorneys and ask them "Why don't you do it like that?'"