Atty. John B. Seed

Atty. John B. Seed

Attorney John B. Seed has been practicing criminal law in Massachusetts for his entire career, first as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney supervising the Brighton District Court and now as a state-wide criminal defense attorney based in New Bedford, MA.

New Bedford New Bedford 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About John B. Seed at a glance

John B. Seed is a Member based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, practicing at Attorney John B. Seed. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and probation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts (2007). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. History (—). Serands clients in New Bedford, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Attorney John B. Seed has been practicing criminal law in Massachusetts for his entire career, first as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney supervising the Brighton District Court and now as a state-wide criminal defense attorney based in New Bedford, MA
  • He takes pride in giving every one of his clients the same intense focus to details, no matter the charge the client is facing
  • His years of training and courtroom experience in the areas of criminal law and OUI law have provided him with a unique skill set
  • Those skills, when combined with his hard working and determined attitude, have contributed to an outstanding record in the courtroom

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Seed's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Seed handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Probation & Parole

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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 New Bedford 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John B. Seed

Where is John B. Seed's law office located?
John B. Seed's law practice is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The firm is Attorney John B. Seed. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Seed handle?
John B. Seed focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, probation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John B. Seed practiced law?
John B. Seed has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John B. Seed go to law school?
John B. Seed earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—).
How can I contact John B. Seed for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 2007
University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. History
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007

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