HAVE A FORMER PROSECUTOR ON YOUR SIDE -Newburyport based Criminal Defense Attorney Kristen Bonavita! The Law Office of Criminal Attorney Kristen F. Bonavita is a North Shore based criminal defense practice located in Newburyport, Massachusetts and serving the communities of Suffolk, Essex, and Middlesex counties.
With a focus on honest representation, knowledge of the law and vigorous trial advocacy, this practice is committed to understanding each client's unique circumstances, setting a plan of action and getting results. Former prosecutor for the Office of the Attorney General & the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office Attorney Bonavita understands that when you contact us for legal advice, you are looking for a prompt response.
With a focus on honest representation, knowledge of the law and vigorous trial advocacy, this practice is committed to understanding each client's unique circumstances, setting a plan of action and getting results. Former prosecutor for the Office of the Attorney General & the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office Attorney Bonavita understands that when you contact us for legal advice, you are looking for a prompt response.
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Criminal Defense Attorney Bonavita understands that a client's concern is often not just the current crime itself, but also the immediate and lasting repercussions of that offense. Often, clients need a criminal lawyer who is concerned with issues such as license suspension, maintaining their current job, or the impact a conviction could have on future education or employment.
When I tell any truth it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those who do. It is extremely intimidating when you have been pulled over for drunk driving (DWI) or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) and a police officer asks you to step out of your car.
If you have been arrested on charges for committing a violent crime, you may be facing either jail time or perhaps civil restrictions on your freedoms; the alleged victim may even have pursued an Abuse Prevention Order (Restraining Order or Harassment Prevention Order). Violent crimes are taken very seriously in Massachusetts.
Located in Newburyport, Ma., Criminal Attorney Kristen Bonavita has handled thousands of Drug cases in the Massachusetts State District and Superior Courts. As a former prosecutor in the Narcotics Division of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Criminal Attorney Kristen Bonavita is an Essex, Suffolk, and Middlesex county criminal lawyer who understands what it takes to prevail if you have been charged with a drug crime.
Under Massachusetts law, if you cause a disturbance which creates a public hazard, and serves no legitimate purpose, you can be charged with a disorderly person offense, also known as disorderly conduct.
A "disorderly person" is defined as one who with purpose to cause public in inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, does recklessly creates a risk thereof, engages in fighting or threatening, violent or tumultuous behavior, or creates a hazard or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose.If you are convicted of disorderly conduct in MA, it is punishable by up to 6 months in jail.
A "disorderly person" is defined as one who with purpose to cause public in inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, does recklessly creates a risk thereof, engages in fighting or threatening, violent or tumultuous behavior, or creates a hazard or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose.If you are convicted of disorderly conduct in MA, it is punishable by up to 6 months in jail.
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Steve Pyle
Nov 29, 2020
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Janelle Scalli
Sep 04, 2020
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In the spring of last year, I found myself in a difficult situation where I was facing serious charges and required immediate legal representation. A trusted advisor strongly recommended Attorney Bonavita’s counsel so I felt an instant sense of relief that I would be in great hands. Attorney Bonavita brings with her a culmination of years of experience, complete professionalism, a strong knowledge of the law she practices, and a level of empathy that put me at ease. I felt as though she listened to my concerns and supported me through the entire process. I knew when the time came, she would bring
Michael Delano
Jul 07, 2020
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Kev Roy
Oct 13, 2019
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Recently, I was in a rather dark place legally. I had no idea what to do or where to turn. I searched for attorneys, read Kristen Bonavita's bio and reviews, and made an appointment with her. Kristen's sincerity, intelligence, and knowledge of the law gave me hope. I didn't know anything about the legal system or what to expect, and Kristen explained everything calmly and succinctly so I could understand it. I put my complete trust in her. She worked tirelessly, and in the end, she won everything she said she would for me! In her, I am truly grateful and honored that she represented me!
Leslie Altimier
Oct 13, 2018
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After moving to Newburyport from Ohio, I hired Kristen Bonavita as my attorney last year for a civil case. Our condo association hired a company to perform a large repair of our condo unit. When all members of the HOA met with the company representative, he suggested that his company complete a task prior to completing the overall project they were hired for and committed to perform this task. While performing the overall project, I was informed the company would not follow through with said committed task. I wrote a factual 7-sentence "review" on a 'Review Website' and was subsequently sued for
Tish Tanski
Oct 07, 2018
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Matt Coombes
Nov 22, 2017
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Called Ms. Bonavita, to ask if she would represent me, and she called me back, was extremely caring, detailed, professional, understanding, helpful, and precised, in helping me with my case, and in my initial review in the case. I feel extremely that she cares, and that she feels this is as just as much of an injustice, as I do, because the arrest was based on gender, and I was actually the victim of a person either try to pickpocket me, or invade my personal space, which is wrong to do to both a man and a woman. She clearly cares, and does this for what is right,, moral, ethical, and legal, not
Carol
May 29, 2013
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