Kelleher, Victoria

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Join MACDL Online to Lobby for Bar Advocate Rate Increases

Before any of us heard of COVID-19, MACDL had dedicated itself to pursuing constitutionally mandated rate increases–first in Carasquillo v. Hampden County, and then in lobbying efforts. These increases are: $85 for District Court, $125 for Superior Court, and $148 for Murder Panel. These are not fantasy figures. Consider that of those states that pay bar advocates hourly rates, only Oregon and Wisconsin pay less for misdemeanors than Massachusetts […]

By |2020-03-24T15:37:59-04:00March 23rd, 2020|News, President's Messages|Comments Off on Join MACDL Online to Lobby for Bar Advocate Rate Increases

MACDL to Host Reception Following CJA Training

THE FEDERAL DEFENDERS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT (CJA) BOARD will present a CLE program on Tuesday, January 28 from 2:30 to 5 pm (note time change to accommodate a reception that MACDL will host following the program) in the jury assembly room of the Boston federal courthouse. We hope to be able to stream to RI, NH, Springfield, and Worcester

The seminar will include a panel discussion of tips for […]

By |2020-02-10T18:58:47-05:00January 28th, 2020|Past Events|Comments Off on MACDL to Host Reception Following CJA Training

2019 Board Election Results

THANKS TO ALL THOSE NAMED on the slate and all who voted. We welcome Aviva Jeruchim, Mona Igram and John Swomley as the newest members of the Board. They each bring a multitude of talents, strong opinions, and a collegial spirit, and will be a terrific asset to the organization and our members. Current board members Luke Ryan, Ed Masferrer and Shira Diner were all re-elected. We recognize Marty Rosenthal’s contributions […]

By |2019-09-24T14:10:42-04:00September 24th, 2019|News, President's Messages|Comments Off on 2019 Board Election Results

ACLU, MACDL urge court to dismiss case against “Straight Pride Parade” counter-protester

BOSTON, September 9, 2019 – The ACLU and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) are urging the Supreme Judicial Court to dismiss a charge against a demonstrator arrested at the “Straight Pride Parade.” The ACLU of Massachusetts and MACDL today submitted a “friend-of-the-court” brief in support of the Commonwealth’s attempt to end this case.

Thirty-six people were arrested by Boston police during the “Straight Pride Parade” and counter-protests on […]

By |2019-09-10T13:56:22-04:00September 10th, 2019|News|Comments Off on ACLU, MACDL urge court to dismiss case against “Straight Pride Parade” counter-protester

MACDL Calls for Immediate Investigation of BMC Judge

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Media Contact: Victoria Kelleher
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MACDL Calls for Immediate Investigation of BMC Judge Richard Sinnott

Boston Municipal Court Judge Richard Sinnott’s decision to place a lawyer in handcuffs and detain her for several hours for “interrupting” him is a gross abuse of power that requires judicial disciplinary action.

Susan Church, a prominent lawyer who was awarded the Pro Bono Publico award by the Supreme Judicial Court in 2017, appeared pro […]

By |2019-09-11T12:28:05-04:00September 5th, 2019|News, President's Messages|Comments Off on MACDL Calls for Immediate Investigation of BMC Judge
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