Atty. Michael A. Costello
Michael A. Costello is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, labor law.
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Michael A. Costello is a criminal defense, family law, and employment attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1996) and Salem State College (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Costello is a lawyer practicing family, criminal defense, labor law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Salem State College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices in Boston, MA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Costello handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael A. Costello is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael A. Costello is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
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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 Boston 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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