Our attorneys have years of experience defending criminal cases in Western Massachusetts courts and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. At Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff, we fight hard to get the best possible results for our clients. Facing a criminal charge is scary, and the consequences can be devastating. If you or a loved one is in that situation, you want a lawyer who is experienced, compassionate, and zealous in defending you and your interests.
The lawyers of Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff have that experience, whether you are facing charges of larceny, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug offenses like possession or distribution of controlled substances, driving or operating under the influence, white collar crime charges, or violent offenses like assault and battery or even murder.
The lawyers of Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff have that experience, whether you are facing charges of larceny, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug offenses like possession or distribution of controlled substances, driving or operating under the influence, white collar crime charges, or violent offenses like assault and battery or even murder.
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The criminal lawyers of Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff are proven litigators, with experience in courts throughout Western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth. Whether a case involves a trial before a jury of twelve in Superior Court, six in District Court, or complicated legal motions and arguments before a judge, we have the experience and legal expertise to represent clients zealously and with integrity.
Prior to striking out on her own, she was a partner in the Amherst law firm of Allison, Angier, Bartmon, Elkins, & Fernald, LLP (now Allison, Angier, & McHale, LLP) and she began her career as a public defender, working as a staff attorney for the Northampton Superior Court office of the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS).
Kelly Auer has been passionate about advocating for people her whole life. At Elkins, Auer, Rudof & Schiff, she divides her time between representing clients in criminal law, landlord/tenant law, real estate, consumer protection and civil rights actions. Kelly represents clients in Superior and District Court throughout Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin Counties.
Paul Rudof has extensive experience as a criminal defense lawyer in Massachusetts and a national reputation as an expert in trial skills, forensics, and criminal law. Before entering private practice, Paul worked for 18 years as a public defender at the Committee for Public Counsel Services ("CPCS"), first in the Essex County office, then in the Public Defender Training Unit, and finally as the state-wide Public Defender Co-Counsel.
Ryan Schiff is a seasoned appellate, criminal, and civil litigator. He has briefed and argued a wide range of criminal and civil cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. His trial-court experience ranges from complex first-degree murder and federal racketeering cases to trespassing and drug-possession cases.
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John Rosado
Jan 06, 2021
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Siknik Tech
Nov 18, 2018
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Marissa Elkins is a wonderful attorney who will surely make you feel confident and optimistic about your legal situation.
Basically, she negotiated for our client two felony charges thrown out: in exchange for a single misdemeanor dismissed after 6-months without conditions.
I'm looking forward to working with her in the future.
Basically, she negotiated for our client two felony charges thrown out: in exchange for a single misdemeanor dismissed after 6-months without conditions.
I'm looking forward to working with her in the future.
