Atty. James Peter Geraghty
James Peter Geraghty is a lawyer practicing drunk driving (oui/dui/dwi) defense, multiple-offense oui cases, massachusetts rmv driver’s license suspension hearings and appeals and 12 other areas of law. James received a B.S degree from University of Montana in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Drunk Driving (OUI/DUI/DWI) Defense & More Attorney · Serving Norwell, MA · 28+ Years Experience
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About James Peter Geraghty at a Glance
James Peter Geraghty is a Member based in Norwell, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Offices of James P. Geraghty. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, violent crimes, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1998). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D. Dean, 1997) and University of Montana (B.S, 1992). Active member of National College for DUI Defense Massachusetts Bar Association American Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Norwell, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Peter Geraghty
- James Peter Geraghty is a lawyer practicing drunk driving (oui/dui/dwi) defense, multiple-offense oui cases, massachusetts rmv driver’s license suspension hearings and appeals and 12 other areas of law
- James received a B.S degree from University of Montana in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
- James practices at Law Offices of James P. Geraghty in Norwell, MA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peter Geraghty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Norwell.
DUI / DWI Defense in Norwell
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Criminal Defense in Norwell
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Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Norwell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Norwell Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Norwell-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Norwell Choose James Peter Geraghty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Peter Geraghty's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, violent crimes, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Peter Geraghty brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and juvenile, James Peter Geraghty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Norwell
A Norwell-based practice means James Peter Geraghty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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