Domestic Violence Lawyers in Massachusetts | Free Case Reviews

Domestic Violence Lawyers Serving Massachusetts

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If you need legal help with domestic violence matters in Massachusetts, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Massachusetts attorneys handle cases involving protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence matters in Massachusetts is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Massachusetts's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Massachusetts Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on domestic violence in Massachusetts bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The domestic violence attorneys listed here practice throughout Massachusetts and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how domestic violence law works in Massachusetts — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in Massachusetts. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Thomas Estes - Attorney
Thomas Estes
0/5 (0 reviews)
Estes Law Offices
 17 New South Street Suite 101 Northampton MA 01060
(413) 200-3011
College of William and Mary (1991)
Chinese, English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Consumer Law
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Robert D. Lewin - Attorney
Robert D. Lewin
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Lewin & Lewin
 18 Kathleen Dr Andover MA 01810
(978) 258-3520
Boston University School of Law (1971)
English
Bar #298080
U.S. Tax Court Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Kevin Prendergast - Attorney
Kevin Prendergast
0/5 (0 reviews)
KRP Law, LLC
 30 Church Street Suite 202 Salem MA 01970-3779
(978) 744-7055
Boston College Law School
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Thomas Mello - Attorney
Thomas Mello
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Thomas J. Mello, LLC
 227 Union Street Suite 208 New Bedford MA 02740
(508) 965-2493
Roger Williams University School of Law
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Brian Murphy - Attorney
Brian Murphy
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 Mercantile Street Suite 740 Worcester MA 01608
Columbia Law School
1st Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Craig M Higgins - Attorney
Craig M Higgins
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Craig M. Higgins
 11 Apex Drive, Suite 300A Marlborough MA 01752
(508) 499-8593
University of Massachusetts - Boston
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Brian D. Roman - Attorney
Brian D. Roman
0/5 (0 reviews)
 98 Orne St North Attleboro MA 02760
(508) 576-5922
Suffolk University Law School (1987)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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Lissa McKinney - Attorney
Lissa McKinney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 30 Eastbrook Road Suite 201 Dedham MA 02026
(781) 329-3373
Suffolk University Law School (1981)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Randi Potash - Attorney
Randi Potash
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cape Cod Criminal Defense Lawyer
 100 Independence Drive- Suite 7 Hyannis MA 02601
(774) 212-7166
Massachusetts School of Law (2020)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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William Galvin - Attorney
William Galvin
0/5 (0 reviews)
Eisenstadt, Krippendorf & Galvin, LLP
 355 Providence Hwy Westwood MA 02090
(617) 523-3500
New England Law | Boston (2001)
English
Massachusetts Municipal, District, Superior, and Federal Courts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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David E Timmons - Attorney
David E Timmons
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of David E. Timmons
 4 High Street Suite 202 North Andover MA 01845
(978) 688-8834
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Lauren G Klein - Attorney
Lauren G Klein
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lauren G. Klein
 PO Box 2042 Nantucket MA 02584
(508) 257-7999
New York University School of Law (1980)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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Robert S.C. Meltzer - Attorney
Robert S.C. Meltzer
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Robert S.C. Meltzer
 11 River Street Suite 302 Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 400-7068
Boston College Law School (2011)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Steven Ballard - Attorney
Steven Ballard
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Steven Ballard
 The Wheelhouse 33 Bradford Street Concord MA 01742
(781) 591-2750
New England Conservatory of Music (1995)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
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Jeffrey Karp - Attorney
Jeffrey Karp
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Post Office Square Suite 3600 Boston MA 02109-3600
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
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Sara A. Stanley - Attorney
Sara A. Stanley
0/5 (0 reviews)
Healey, Deshaies, Gagliardi & Woelfel, PC
 24 Market Street Amesbury MA 01913
(978) 388-1787
Suffolk University Law School (2004)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
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Samantha Kemp - Attorney
Samantha Kemp
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Samantha Kemp
 85 Beacon Street Hyde Park MA 02136
(617) 803-9296
Suffolk University Law School (2011)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Construction Law Criminal Law
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Jennifer Herrmann - Attorney
Jennifer Herrmann
0/5 (0 reviews)
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
 65A Atlantic Ave Boston MA 02110
(617) 742-6020
The University of Chicago Law School (2020)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Robert Setterbo - Attorney
Robert Setterbo
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP
 555 Pleasant Street Suite 2A New Bedford MA 02740
(508) 316-9720
University of San Diego School of Law (2009)
English
California Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
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William D. Kickham - Attorney
William D. Kickham
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of William D. Kickham, ESQ and Associates
 119 Fisher Street Suite 1 Westwood MA 02090
(781) 320-0062
Suffolk University Law School (1982)
English, Spanish
U.S. District Court, First District, Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Construction Law Consumer Law
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Lynn Holdsworth - Attorney
Lynn Holdsworth
0/5 (0 reviews)
 110 State Road, Suite 3 P.O. Box 1537 Sagamore Beach MA 02562
(508) 833-1900
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Divorce
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Christine Brosnihan - Attorney
Christine Brosnihan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Affordable Law of Worcester County
 265A West Main Street Dudley MA 01571
(508) 949-0080
Nova Southeastern University (2008)
English, Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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John Scheft - Attorney
John Scheft
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bellotti Law Group, P.C.
 189 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02141
(617) 225-2100
Northeastern University School of Law
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Alexandra Campbell - Attorney
Alexandra Campbell
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10 Cedar Street Suite 23 Woburn MA 01801
(617) 227-8383
Massachusetts School of Law (2019)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Sean T. Hennigan - Attorney
Sean T. Hennigan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hennigan Law, LLC
 225 Essex Street Suite 2B Lawrence MA 01840
(978) 267-1474
Massachusetts School of Law (2010)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Wilfred C. Driscoll Jr. - Attorney
Wilfred C. Driscoll Jr.
0/5 (0 reviews)
Driscoll Sanford Family Law
 One Adams Place 859 Willard Street, Suite 400 Quincy MA 02169
(617) 302-6870
New England Law | Boston (1973)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Jenny A Daniell - Attorney
Jenny A Daniell
0/5 (0 reviews)
Divorce Mediation Training Associates
 30 Boltwood Walk Amherst Center MA 01002
(413) 253-6600
Northeastern University School of Law (1981)
Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
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Vikas Dhar - Attorney
Vikas Dhar
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dhar Law, LLP
 Schrafft s City Center Powerhouse 529 Main Street, Suite P200 Charleston MA 02129
(617) 880-6155
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Daniel J. Cappetta - Attorney
Daniel J. Cappetta
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cappetta Law Offices
 27 Strathmore Rd Natick MA 01760
(508) 762-4540
Suffolk University (2003)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Jonathan D. Molleur - Attorney
Jonathan D. Molleur
0/5 (0 reviews)
JD Molleur Law, PLLC
 714B Southbridge Street Auburn MA 01501
(508) 407-8338
Massachusetts School of Law (2014)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Kevin R. Collins - Attorney
Kevin R. Collins
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Kevin R. Collins
 P.O. Box 541498 Waltham MA 02454
(781) 430-8525
Santa Clara University School of Law (2002)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Daniel Kleven Gelb - Attorney
Daniel Kleven Gelb
0/5 (0 reviews)
 900 Cummings Center Suite 207-V Boston MA 01915
(617) 345-0010
Boston College (2001)
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Amy Saunders - Attorney
Amy Saunders
0/5 (0 reviews)
 858 Washington St Suite 103 #103 Dedham MA 02026
(781) 471-5055
Suffolk University Law School (1998)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
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