Experienced Divorce and Criminal Lawyer Serving Essex County
Most people encounter the legal system only a few times in their lives. Without competent legal assistance, these interactions can be complicated and intimidating, which is why you should choose an attorney with nearly 35 years of experience. At The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne & Associates, we guide Massachusetts clients through the legal system, protecting their rights every step of the way. We have done so since 1981.
Our Areas of Practice
Our firm provides, thorough, cost-effective representation in all of the following areas of law:
Family law: Our firm represents clients in all types of family disputes. We seek positive, long-lasting solutions to matters such as:
- Divorce, including same-sex divorce
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Marital property division
- High-asset divorce/complex property division, including issues of business valuation, hidden assets, tax implications of divorce, and the division of pensions and retirement accounts.
- Alimony/spousal support: We are thoroughly up to date with recent changes in Massachusetts alimony laws. We represent parties seeking alimony as well as those obligated to pay.
- Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements
- Drafting and reviewing cohabitation agreements
Criminal defense: We build strong, strategic defenses for clients accused of a wide range of felony and misdemeanor crimes in Massachusetts, including:
- OUI/DWI/DUI
- Domestic violence: We represent victims of domestic abuse, and we defend those accused of this type of crime.
- Assault and battery
- Drug charges, including drug possession, sales and drug trafficking
- Sex crimes, including prostitution, rape, sexual assault, child molestation and child pornography
Personal injury: If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else, we will work diligently to recover compensation for you. We handle cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Boating accidents
- Construction accidents
- Workers' compensation
- Slip-and-falls, dog bites and other premises liability issues
- Wrongful death
This is only a small sampling of the types of personal injury cases we handle. If you have suffered an injury not listed here, please contact us so you may determine if we may represent you in order to seek recovery.
Basic estate planning: Our firm creates a variety of estate planning documents designed to spell out how you wish to be cared for if you become incapacitated and how you want your assets distributed after death. Our services include:
- Simple wills
- Basic trusts
- Durable powers of attorney
- Health care proxies
Contact an Experienced Lynn Criminal Defense Attorney
To schedule your initial consultation, call The Law Offices of Judith A. Wayne & Associates at 781-599-1144 or toll free 800-879-5503. You may also contact our Essex County law firm online. Nous parlons Francais.
