Atty. Joseph M. Shields
Joseph M. Shields is a lawyer practicing criminal law, bankruptcy, criminal defense.
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Joseph M. Shields is a Member based in Framingham, Massachusetts, practicing at Joseph M. Shields, Esquire. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979) and New York (1983). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Framingham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph M. Shields is a lawyer practicing criminal law, bankruptcy, criminal defense
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph M. Shields, Esquire in Framingham, MA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Framingham 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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