Sullivan and Sweeney - Attorneys at Law

Selecting A Good Lawyer

HIRING AN ATTORNEY IS A VERY PERSONAL ISSUE
BE SURE TO CHOOSE A FIRM IN WHOM YOU CAN CONFIDE
WHO MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE
AND HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN YOUR TYPE OF CASE!

The key to a successful resolution of your case is seeking a qualified criminal defense attorney. We are Criminal Defense Attorneys and a Law Firm you can trust. We handle all types of misdemeanors and felonies. Our Partners have exemplary records with the courts in Massachusetts. A quick look at the biographies of William F. Sullivan and Richard J. Sweeney show that they are skilled specialists with extensive experience in court and the local knowledge necessary to assess your particular problem and how each individual police department, court or judge may view the facts. Together, our partners have more than 50 years of Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Investigation, Prosecution, Judicial, Criminal Trial and Criminal Case Settlement Experience. You can have confidence that this uniquely qualifies each criminal defense lawyer to determine whether proper Police Procedures were followed or if your Criminal Law or Constitutional Rights were violated. Your criminal defense lawyer will keep you informed and provide you the best possible service and resolution of your criminal case. To hire a professional local criminal defense lawyer for cases from traffic tickets and drunk driving - DUI(OUI) or RMV Drivers License Suspensions to the most serious Felony cases from drugs or sex crimes to murder, please call a criminal defense lawyer who is IN COURT EVERY DAY! We are available 24 hours a day, our fees are reasonable, we will reply promptly and we can help you! If you have been arrested for a felony or a misdemeanor crime, if you are being investigated by the police or any government agency, especially if the offense is serious, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. We can advise you as to whether you should speak to the police or not, in order to avoid being misinterpreted or misunderstood. We handle all types of offenses. Please contact us 617-328-6900 or email us at mail@sullivanandsweeney.com.

The following tips should be used as a guideline in helping you make your decision.


Selecting A Good Lawyer HIRING AN ATTORNEY IS A VERY PERSONAL ISSUE BE SURE TO CHOOSE A FIRM IN WHOM YOU CAN CONFIDE WHO MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE AND HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN YOUR TYPE OF CASE! The key to a successful resolution of your case is seeking a qualified criminal defense attorney. We are Criminal Defense Attorneys and a Law Firm you can trust. We handle all types of misdemeanors and felonies. Our Partners have exemplary records with the courts in Massachusetts. A quick look at the biographies of William F. Sullivan and Richard J. Sweeney show that they are skilled specialists with extensive experience in court and the local knowledge necessary to assess your particular problem and how each individual police department, court or judge may view the facts. Together, our partners have more than 50 years of Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Criminal Law Investigation, Prosecution, Judicial, Criminal Trial and Criminal Case Settlement Experience. You can have confidence that this uniquely qualifies each criminal defense lawyer to determine whether proper Police Procedures were followed or if your Criminal Law or Constitutional Rights were violated. Your criminal defense lawyer will keep you informed and provide you the best possible service and resolution of your criminal case. To hire a professional local criminal defense lawyer for cases from traffic tickets and drunk driving - DUI(OUI) or RMV Drivers License Suspensions to the most serious Felony cases from drugs or sex crimes to murder, please call a criminal defense lawyer who is IN COURT EVERY DAY! We are available 24 hours a day, our fees are reasonable, we will reply promptly and we can help you! If you have been arrested for a felony or a misdemeanor crime, if you are being investigated by the police or any government agency, especially if the offense is serious, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. We can advise you as to whether you should speak to the police or not, in order to avoid being misinterpreted or misunderstood. We handle all types of offenses. Please contact us 617-328-6900 or email us at mail@sullivanandsweeney.com. The following tips should be used as a guideline in helping you make your decision. Don't eliminate a lawyer just because he or she didn't have the time to meet with you on short notice. Good lawyers are busy so they may not call back immediately as they are usually in court on a regular basis and return calls in the afternoon. Consider the lawyer's staff. Good lawyers have good people working with them and they may delegate a lot of responsibility to their staff. They are used to dealing with problems such as yours and they maintain the strict confidentiality that you deserve. Criminal defense lawyers will almost always charge by the hour, or by a flat fee that is payable up front. However, lawyers with a good reputation in this area are going to charge more. With your freedom possibly on the line, it may be worthwhile to pay more for a lawyer or a law firm with a great reputation. Hire a lawyer with years of experience, and especially one with experience in the type of prosecution you are facing, like traffic offenses, drug crimes, sex offenses or white collar crimes. Criminal cases are often resolved by plea agreements with the district attorney's office. This may require that the lawyer have a good working relationship with the prosecuting attorney, or to at least have a reputation that commands respect. Thus, you will want a lawyer who appears frequently in the jurisdiction your case is in: federal or state, and, if state, in the particular county where you are charged. Look to see if a lawyer is affiliated with associations, such as BAR Associations (lawyer’s groups) and other local associations that show their knowledge of the courts and their respect within the community. Unless there are special circumstances, you will want to hire a lawyer familiar with the court or police department you are dealing with. Since many criminal matters might arise in a jurisdiction where you don't actually live, you may need to hire an attorney local to the criminal prosecution, rather than local to your home. In the end you want an attorney who is in your court on a regular basis, has expertise your matter, has an excellent staff devoted to making you feel comfortable and informed and has the ability to guide you through these difficult times. Sullivan and Sweeney is a premier firm that has earned honors and awards from Martindale Hubble’s distinguished “AV” rating to local recognition from the Bar Associations of our peers. We are what you need. Contact us at 617-328-6900 for a free consultation.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this web site may provide general legal information but is not intended to give legal advice or counsel on any specific legal matter. It does not create an attorney-client relationship and should not be relied upon in lieu of legal counsel. The links provided in this web site are for the information and enjoyment of on-line readers and do not constitute an endorsement of products or services represented there.