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Attorney Patrick Donovan

Attorney Patrick Donovan

Attorney Patrick Donovan is former assistant district attoney dedicated to providing the best criminal defense in Massachusetts. Attorney Donovan represents people charged with felonies and misdemeanor crimes in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.

Mr. Donovan has appeared in over fifty courts in Massachusetts. He has appeared in District Courts, Superior Court, and Federal Court in Boston.

Attorney Donovan has tried many felony and misdemeanor cases to a verdict. Attorney Donovan has been able to successfully negotiate outcomes in courts throughout Massachusetts. In addition to appearing before judges, Attorney Donovan has appeared before many clerk magistrates. Attorney Donovan has an impressive record representing people show cause hearings in Massachusetts.

Best Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer

Before becoming a Quincy Criminal lawyer Patrick Donovan served as an Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County. As an ADA, Patrick Donovan worked in the Quincy District Court, Stoughton District Court, and Dedham District Courts as well as prosecuting cases in the Norfolk County Superior Court. As an assistant district attorney, Patrick Donovan handled thousands of criminal cases, which gave him extensive experience in criminal law. He prosecuted many cases involving drunk driving, domestic violence, and countless drug and theft-related offenses.

Former Prosecutor

Attorney Patrick Donovan served on the Norfolk County District Attorney’s White Collar Crime Unit. That is where he prosecuted many very complex white collar crimes. As a white-collar prosecutor, Patrick worked closely with the Insurance Fraud Bureau, the Massachusetts State Police, various other agencies, as well a number of local police departments.

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School
  • National Prosecutors College
  • University of Rochester
  • Boston College High School

Legal Involvement

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,
  • Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,
  • Massachusetts Bar Association,
  • Norfolk County Bar Association
  • Quincy Bar Association
  • Chair of the Norfolk County District Attorney Inauguration in 2010.

Patrick uses his prior knowledge and experience as a prosecutor to his client’s advantage. Attorney Patrick Donovan is committed to building the strongest defense possible. He fights to get the best possible outcome form each of his clients.

Attorney Patrick Donovan represented me when I was charged with a criminal offense. I have never had a legal issue or even been in a courthouse. Mr. Donovan calmed my nerves, clearly explained legal process and what I should expect at hearings. He was accessible and promptly responded to my calls and questions. Most importantly he negotiated on my behalf and the charges were dismissed. I have no criminal record

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