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New Bedford District Court Criminal Lawyer

The New Bedford District Court serves the towns of New Bedford, Westport, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, Achusnet and Freetown. The New Bedford District Court is one of district courts in Bristol County. Criminal and Civil cases are heard in the New Bedford District Court. Crimes are prosecuted by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office in the New Bedford District Court

New Bedford District Court Information

The New Bedford District Court is a busy district court in Bristol County. Thousands of criminal cases are heard in the court each year. On average there are two to three judges that sit in the New Bedford court each day. Because of the volume of cases the court tends to move very fast. Jury trials are held in the New Bedford District court.

New Bedford District Court Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic violence are treated very seriously and at times harshly in the New Bedford District Court. Cases like violations of restraining orders or assault and battery are treated severely by the prosecutors. Prosecutors will try to prove their case by doing anything they can with or without the complaining witness being on board with the prosecution. It is important to speak with an experienced New Bedford Criminal attorney if you or someone you know has been charged with a domestic crime in Concord, Massachusetts.

New Bedford OUI DWI DUI Lawyer

The New Bedford District court hears many drunk driving cases each year. Prosecutors, police all work to achieve each and every conviction. Prosecutors are trained in handling oui prosecutions. Given the experience the court has with that charge, and the potential penalties one needs an experienced attorney to fight that charge. New Bedford Criminal Attorney Patrick Donovan can fight for you in the New Bedford District Court

Experienced New Bedford Criminal Lawyer

Patrick Donovan is an experienced criminal defense attorney that has successfully handled many cases at the New Bedford District Court. Patrick Donovan began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County. He has appeared in over fifty courts in Massachusetts and has represented people charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes in New Bedford and throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Donovan has appeared in Federal court in Boston.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime and may need to speak to a lawyer about a case in the New Bedford District Court, do not hesitate to contact Attorney Patrick Donovan at (617) 479-1800. The initial consultation is always free.

 

Address: New Bedford District Court
75 N. Sixth Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Hours of Operation: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Phone Numbers: Main Number (508) 999-9700
Probation Department (508) 999-9700
TTY (508) 991-3027

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Non-Criminal Pleading: New Bedford District Court
75 N. Sixth Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Fax Number: Probation Department (508) 993-4784

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Quincy, MA 02169
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