Atty. Peter E. Padula
You’ve been arrested and chances are you are uncertain what steps you should take or whom you should reach out to for help. This is when you need a skilled criminal defense attorney to make sure your rights are protected.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Franklin, MA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Peter E. Padula at a Glance
Peter E. Padula is a Member based in Franklin, Massachusetts, practicing at Padula & Associates, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989) and Rhode Island (1998). Educated at Southern New England School of Law (J.D., 1988) and North Adams State College (B.S. Business, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Franklin, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter E. Padula
- You’ve been arrested and chances are you are uncertain what steps you should take or whom you should reach out to for help
- This is when you need a skilled criminal defense attorney to make sure your rights are protected
- Anyone charged with a crime has a Fifth Amendment right to remain silent
- This is the recommended course of action until you speak with an attorney
- An attorney will need to understand the time line of events leading up to your arrest as well as the overall circumstances of your arrest
- however, until you have contacted us, do not speak with law enforcement agencies beyond providing your name
- License • Authorized to practice law at RI State since 1998 • Active at MA State since 1989 Work experience • Special Assistant District Attorney at Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, 2007 – 2010. • Attorney at Padula & Associates, PC, 2007 – 2016. • Attorney at Wozniak & Padula, PC, 2001 – 2007. • Attorney at Padula & Divitto Attorneys at Law, 1998 – 2001. • Bar Advocate at Norfolk County Bar Advocates, Inc, 1990 – 1995. • Bar Advocate at Bar Advocates of Worcester County, Inc, 1990 – 1995. • Attorney at Peter Padula Attorney At Law, 1990 – 1998
- Legal cases • COMMONWEALTH v FERRIS (Feb 18, 2015). • Practice Area: Criminal Defense. • Description: The client was charged with threatening to shoot up a Middle School with an AK-47 gun. outcome: NOT GUILTY Associations • Member of Western Norfolk County Bar Association since 1997. • Member of Milford Bar Association Since 1993. • Member of Norfolk County Bar Association Since 1991. • President of Western Norfolk County Bar Association, 2001 – 2003
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DUI / DWI Defense in Franklin
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Juvenile Law in Franklin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Franklin
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 Franklin 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.
Franklin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Franklin-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 Franklin Choose Peter E. Padula
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 Peter E. Padula's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and juvenile.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter E. Padula brings 37+ 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 Rhode Island, Peter E. Padula can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and juvenile, Peter E. Padula can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Franklin
A Franklin-based practice means Peter E. Padula 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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