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CRIMINAL ATTORNEY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Patrick Donovan is a criminal attorney for college students anywhere in Massachusetts. University or College students in Massachusetts, especially in Boston, face very harsh penalties when they are charged with a crime. College students face both penalties in court as well as with the school. Many unique issues arise when representing college students in Boston. In addition to the penalties the court may impose, college disciplinary committees may also impose harsh penalties including expulsion for some offenses. Any student getting financial aid needs to read how a conviction may impact their financial aid.


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Client Testimonial

“Very satisfied with Attorney Donovan. He’s a straight forward kind of guy, doesn’t play games and tells it like it is. Knows the ins and outs of the Boston court houses and has lots of experience dealing with students in Boston.”

Nicholas
College Student and Client

Common Charges for Students

Massachusetts Criminal Attorney Patrick Donovan has successfully represented many Boston area college students charged with crimes in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Donovan has represented students charged with crimes including:

  • Possession of Fake ID / False Id
  • Procuring Alcohol for a Minor
  • Minor in Possession of Alcohol
  • OUI DUI DWI
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Keeping a Disorderly House
  • Assault and Battery
  • Assault
  • Restraining Order Violations
  • Assault and Battery on a Family or Household Member
  • Stalking
  • Witness Intimidation
  • Drug Crimes
  • Threats
  • Vandalism

Best Massachusetts College Student Criminal Lawyer

Attorney Patrick Donovan, an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney who strives to be the best attorney for college students in Boston. Attorney Donovan can help in all criminal cases involving Boston area college students. Also, Attorney Donovan has successfully represented students from the Boston Area Colleges including  Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University, Wentworth, University of Massachusetts at Boston and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Even if this is someone’s first offense the criminal and financial penalties can be huge. Attorney Donovan can fight for you every step of the way.

Boston College Student Criminal Lawyer

Attorney Patrick T. Donovan has successfully represented many college students in Boston, Quincy and throughout the state of Massachusetts. Attorney Patrick T. Donovan is committed to aggressively pursuing the best possible outcome for each and every one of his college student clients.

Former Prosecutor

Patrick Donovan served as a prosecutor for years before becoming a criminal defense attorney. As a prosecutor Attorney Donovan received specialized training and experienced that he now uses to help each of his clients. As a prosecutor, Attorney Donovan tied many cases in front of juries and judges. That experience helps get each of his clients.

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Criminal Attorney Patrick Donovan has represented many students from area colleges. Clients have attended Boston area colleges including: Boston College, Babson College, Bentley University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts School of Pharmacy, University of Massachusetts, Framingham State University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, Salem State University, Berklee College of Music, College of the Holy Cross, Clark University, Dean College, WPI, Stonehill College, Curry College.

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