Atty. Patrick M. Hanley
Patrick M. Hanley is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, criminal defense.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 23+ Years Experience
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About Patrick M. Hanley at a Glance
Patrick M. Hanley is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Butters Brazilian LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and white collar. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2007). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Brandeis University (B.A., 2000). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick M. Hanley
- Patrick M. Hanley is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, criminal defense
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Patrick practices at Butters Brazilian LLP in Boston, MA
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Criminal Defense in Boston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Patrick M. Hanley
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 Patrick M. Hanley's practice in the field of criminal defense and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick M. Hanley brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Patrick M. Hanley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and white collar, Patrick M. Hanley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Patrick M. Hanley 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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