Joseph P. Cataldo
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Franklin, Massachusetts
Cataldo Law Offices LLCPractice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Massachusetts since: 1991
Education: Suffolk University Law School
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508-528-2400
Cataldo Law Offices LLC
1000 Franklin Village DriveSuite 207
Franklin, MA 02038 Visit website
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Joseph P. Cataldo a partner at Cataldo Law Offices, LLC heads the firm’s criminal practice, as well as certain areas of civil litigation. He is regarded as one of the area’s leading criminal specialists. Joe has successfully defended clients in cases including murder, felonies, misdemeanors, rape, sexual assaults, violent and non-violent crimes, domestic violence, white collar crimes and Operating Under the Influence charges.
Joe is no stranger to high profile clients, having represented many professional athletes. Joe is rated AV® preeminent, the highest rating of attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also designated a New England Super Lawyer. Joe is the consummate lawyer that you want to have in your corner believing that aggressive representation be given at every stage of the criminal process, and this includes the time prior to charges being filed. Many criminal matters produce significant collateral consequences; Joe works to minimize these consequences for his clients.
A skilled attorney before Administrative Boards and Agencies, Joe has successfully represented clients before The Registry of Motor Vehicles, the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB), the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Board of Appeal on Motor Vehicle Liability Policies and Bonds, among others. A skilled trial attorney, Joe’s goal is to achieve the most favorable result possible for his clients, either before trial or as a result of trial.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 1991, Massachusetts
Professional Webpage: https://www.cataldolawoffices.com/About/Joseph-P-Cataldo.sht...
- Massachusetts, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2019
- Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - Present
- Bar Association of Norfolk County, President 2016
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1991
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Commonwealth v. Carter, 481 Mass. 352 (2019), 2019
- Commonwealth v. Carter, 474 Mass. 624 (2016)
- Com. v. Porges, 460 Mass. 525 (2011)
- Com. v. Bauer, 455 Mass. 497 (2009)
- Comm v. Yehudi, 56 Mass. App. Ct 812 (2002)
- Kasper v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles, 82 Mass. App. Ct. 901 (2012)
- Souza v. Registrar of Motor Vehicles, 462 Mass. 227 (2012)
- Rising Star, Boston Magazine, 2005
- New England Super Lawyer, 2010,2011,2012,2014-2020
- Highest Rating "AV", National Publication Martindale-Hubbell
- Trinity College, Hartford, ConnecticutB.A. - 1988 Major: Political Science
- Criminal Trial Practice, National Business Institute
- Criminal Law
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Office location for Joseph P. Cataldo
1000 Franklin Village Drive
Suite 207
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-528-2400
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2012, 2014 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2005