Atty. Michael E. Festa
Michael E. Festa is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, criminal defense law, personal injury law.
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Michael E. Festa is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Melrose, Massachusetts. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1979) and Tufts University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Melrose, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael E. Festa is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, criminal defense law, personal injury law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Michael practices in Melrose, MA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael E. Festa is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael E. Festa is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael E. Festa is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Melrose 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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