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A Proven Track Record Of Past Successes

With over 400 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, Burke Levy PC has amassed

a significant number of successful results for past clients.

    • Worcester Family and Probate Court May 2016 - Family Law

      Attorney Burke's client had lost custody of her child as a result of a drug overdose and drug problem. The client "cleaned up" and complied with all of her DCF requirements only to have father unreasonably fight custody; most likely to avoid having to pay child support to attorney Burke's client. After significant witness preparation, the client was able to present all of the positives during her testimony. After a contested trial, custody was returned to his client.

    • Worcester Superior Court October 2016 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was implicated in a stabbing which occurred after a concert and ultimately charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon with Serious Bodily Injury. Because of the nature of the charges and severity of the injuries, Attorney Burke's client was indicted; the client faced up to 15 years in state prison. Pre-trial Motions to Suppress DNA evidence were allowed. Attorney Burke successfully argued a Motion to Suppress the Identification of the Defendant ultimately resulting in the DISMISSAL of all charges on the eve of trial.

    • Gardner District Court, Worcester County, Gardner Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client was charged with domestic assault and battery and as a result of children being present in the home, the Department of Children and Family Services became involved. Our firm met with the client and the Department on a number of occasions. After working with the Department they closed the case against the client and the criminal charges were subsequently dismissed.

    • Fitchburg District Court, Worcester County, Fitchburg Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client was charged with a number of counts of indecent assault and battery on a child over the age of fourteen. The client elected to plea and did not want to take the case to trial. The Commonwealth sought to have the client convicted and register as a sex offender with Sex Offender Registry Board. Our firm sought to have the case continued without a finding of guilt with no registration requirement. The Court ordered the client be examined by a counselor chosen by the Court. We had the client additionally evaluated by a doctor of her choosing and submitted that report to the Court. Subsequent to reading the report submitted by us, the report submitted by the Court’s doctor, and argument by our firm and the prosecutor, the Judge allowed the case to be continued without a finding and did not require that the client register as a sex offender.

    • Waltham District Court, Middlesex County, Waltham Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client was charged with malicious destruction of property and was summonsed for a clerk’s hearing. Our firm represented the client at the clerks hearing and was able to successfully argue that the complaint should not issue as a result of numerous factors involved within the case. The complaint was not issued.

    • Fitchburg District Court, Worcester County, Fitchburg Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client was charged with a number of counts of domestic assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, vandalizing property and resisting arrest. While the case was pending the client was subsequently charged with threatening to commit a crime. At his arraignment the Commonwealth moved to revoke the client’s bail and have him held for sixty days. Our firm was able to effectively argue and the Judge did not revoke the client’s bail and allowed him to go to another state to reside with family. We resolved the case with a period of pre-trial probation for a short period of time with the case ultimately being dismissed.

    • Suffolk Probate & Family Court, Suffolk County, Boston Massachusetts - Family Law

      Attorney Levy represented the husband in a high asset divorce in which the parties’ assets were all held in the wife’s name. Additionally the husband knew little to nothing about the majority of assets. The client sought to file for divorce and obtain a 209A Restraining Order against his wife, forcing her to vacate the marital home. The client successfully obtained a 209A Restraining Order against his wife. The wife, subsequently attempted, unsuccessfully, to have the Restraining Order vacated by the Court. Through negotiations with opposing counsel Attorney Levy was able to obtain a significant advance distribution of the marital assets for her client and kept the Restraining Order in place for the pendency of the case.

    • Juvenile Court, Worcester County, Fitchburg & Leominster Massachusetts - Family Law

      Attorney Levy client had their child taken from them and placed in DCF custody after they took their child to the hospital for a broken bone. The sibling of that child was placed in a foster home that evening. Attorney Levy worked with DCF and was successful in getting the second child placed back with the client and the injured child placed with a family member. After numerous hearings, meetings and dealings with DCF the case was dismissed by the court and the child was returned to the custody of the client.

    • Gardner District Court, Worcester County, Gardner Massachusetts - Family Law

      Client’s spouse obtained an ex-parte 209A Restraining Order. A hearing was held based on the spouse’s request to extend the Order for a year. During the hearing we effectively cross-examined the spouse and argued that there was no basis to extend the Order. After hearing the court denied the spouse’s request to extend the 209A Restraining Order and the Order was vacated.

    • Gardner District Court, Worcester County, Worcester Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client was arrested and charged with possession and improper storage of firearms. Our firm drafted a motion to suppress the evidence based on the Police Officers’ illegal entry and search of his home. We argued within the motion that the entry and search of the clients’ home was conducted without consent, without probable cause, without a warrant and in the absence of any circumstances that would justify the entry and search of his home and the seizure of his property by law enforcement officers. After motion hearing the Court allowed the motion and the charges against the client were dismissed.

    • Unemployment Insurance Hearing, Fitchburg Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client resigned from his employment at a large supermarket chain and received a severance package. He additionally applied for and received unemployment benefits. His employer objected to the unemployment compensation he was receiving and requested that he pay back the unemployment compensation that he had already received. Our firm suggested to the client that he request a hearing. At the hearing the employer argued that the client had voluntarily left his employment without good cause and made allegations of misconduct on the part of the employee. We were able to argue that the employer had put the client in a position where he essentially had no other choice but to resign based on the actions of the employer. The Unemployment Hearings Officer ruled in favor of the client and awarded the client unemployment benefits. The employer had an opportunity to appeal and declined to do so.

    • Worcester District Court October 2016 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Assault and Battery; Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (knife); Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm); Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number; and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. After extensive pre-trial motions practice, ALL COUNTS DISMISSED.

    • Clinton/Fitchburg District Court September 2016 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with a 7 count complaint alleging among other things domestic assault and battery (strangulation), assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, intimidation of a witness, and possession of steroids. After assessing the strength of the Commonwealth's case, attorney Burke negotiated a plea bargain in which 5 of the 7 charges and all of the felony charges were dismissed. The client received a continuance without a finding of guilt allowing the client to maintain a conviction free criminal record upon completing probation. Attorney Burke's assessment of the case was that resolution of the case without a trial was in his client's best interest and he avoided a criminal record and the possibility of going to jail.

    • Leominster/Fitchburg District Court May 2016 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client, a nice woman with no criminal history was accused of assaulting a disabled elderly woman and was charged as a felon. The allegations, which were as a result of a verbal argument about parking spot were actually instigated by the elderly woman. At trial, attorney Burke was able to completely discredit the witness' account of the assault and establish that the witness was likely making the false allegation to recover money. NOT GUILTY.

    • Worcester District Court August 2015 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd Offense and Driving to Endanger. At the jury trial, two State Police troopers testified that the client blew through a stop light at 3:00 in the morning, did not have a license, had slurred speech, smelled of alcohol and failed all 5 field sobriety tests. Both troopers testified that he was uncooperative at the police station and directed profanity at the troopers. Despite these facts, Attorney Burke was able to prevail and his client was found NOT GUILTY on both charges.

    • Fitchburg District Court June 2015 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's Client was found NOT GUILTY of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol despite the testimony of a veteran Massachusetts State Trooper that his client had slurred speech, red glassy eyes, unsteady on feet and failing all 4 field sobriety tests.

    • Worcester District Court May 2105 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 2nd Offense. Despite evidence of excessive speed, failure of all three field sobriety tests and the presence of an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, a jury found Attorney Burke's client not guilty.

    • Westborough/Worcester District Court April 2015 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, 4th Offense and was initially required to post $10,000.00 bail, submit to breath testing and have an intoxilyzer machine installed at his home while the case was pending. Attorney Burke after a bail review hearing, had the bail reduced to $2,500.00 and all of the pre-trial conditions lifted so his client could work. Attorney Burke after researching the case, had the 4th offense amended to a 3rd offense. The case was tried to a jury who returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY after less than 5 minutes of deliberation.

    • Leominster District Court March 2015 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Drug Law; Possession to Distribute Class B MDMA and Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Controlled Substance these offenses alleged to have occurred within a school zone and being a second offender for drug distribution. Attorney Burke's client faced minimum mandatory state prison and county jail time and a 5 year loss of the client's driver's license. After filing Motions to Suppress, the evidence due to what Attorney Burke believed to be violations of the Fourth Amendment, the case was resolved with the dismissal of all charges except a possession of marijuana and one year probation in the district court. Attorney Burke's client was even able to retain his driver's license.

    • Fitchburg District Court January 2015 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Possession of a Firearm without a License to Carry; Unlawful Possession of Ammunition without a Firearms Identification Card and Discharging a Firearm within 500 feet of a Building and was held on $10,000 bail. Attorney Burke appealed the bail finding and had it reduced to $2,500; his client was released. After extensive negotiation and the exploiting the legal issues related to this shooting in a crowded Fitchburg neighborhood, Attorney Burke was able to negotiate the dismissal of all charges.

    • Clinton/Fitchburg District Court May 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol Second Offense. Despite evidence that the client struck a parked car and the opinions of 2 police officers that the client was intoxicated, he was acquitted and his license was restored.

    • Fitchburg District Court March 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol was acquitted by a jury of six despite evidence from an experienced state trooper that he failed field sobriety tests, was belligerent and intoxicated.

    • Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) December 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke successfully appealed his client's designation as a sex offender down to a level 1 with the use of his forensic psychologist as an expert at the hearing.

    • Worcester District Court December 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged in two drug cases concurrently. The client's first case alleged Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute and Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws. The second alleged Trafficking in Heroin/Morphine/Opium, 2 counts of the Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition without a Firearm Identification Card and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Class B and Class C. This client potentially faced decades of prison time upon convictions. Attorney Burke once retained, had his client's bail reduced from $50,000.00 down to $5,000.00. He then helped his client to seek treatment for drug addiction during the time he was released on bail. During the 10 months both cases were pending, the client remained clean and turned his life around. Attorney Burke resolved the case by having all of the firearms cases dismissed. The Ammunition charge and the drug distribution related charges were resolved with suspended sentences and a probationary term which included treatment for the client's drug problem.

    • Winchendon/Fitchburg District Court May 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with 2 counts of Violating a Harassment Order and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. The harassment order violations were resolved after Atorney Burke moved for a required finding of not guilty due to technical deficiencies in the evidence. The Court allowed the motions and found Attorney Burke's client not guilty. After a full trial in which Attorney Burke's client testified, the client was also acquitted of the felony count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

    • Clinton/Fitchburg District Court May 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence, Second Offense and Negligent Operation of a motor Vehicle. At trial, the arresting officer testified that Attorney Burke's client was traveling close to 80 MPH in a 40 MPH traffic zone and was intoxicated at the traffic stop. Attorney Burke was able to discredit this testimony and presented his client's case which included two civilian witnesses and the defendant/client himself. The jury acquitted after less than 15 minutes of deliberation.

    • Westborough/Worcester District Court April 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Initially charged in the Westborough District Court with Operating Under the Influence, Attorney Burke transferred his client's case to Worcester for a jury trial. Despite evidence of erratic driving and failing field sobriety tests and directing profanity at the arresting officers, the jury acquitted and his client's license was restored by the RMV.

    • East Brookfield District Court February 2014 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd Offense. Facing a minimum 2 year loss of license, Attorney Burke prepared for trial. However, on the eve of trial the matter was dismissed, proving that any case can have a positive outcome. Attorney Burke's client's license to drive was restored within a week.

    • Gardner/Wincendon District Court November 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery, Illegal Wiretapping Larceny and Possession of a Firearm without having an FID card and improper storage of a firearm. After review of the facts of the case with all parties to the matter, the cases were dismissed.

    • Lowell District Court September 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute, Second Offender. Attorney Burke filed an Motion to Suppress the evidence alleging the stop was unlawful and against the client's right to free from unreasonable searches and seizures. In the spirit of compromise and the potential that the Judge could allow the Motion suppressing the drugs; Attorney Burke's client was placed on a probation and was able to retain his driver's license.

    • Fitchburg District Court September 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's Client was charged with the Offenses of Rape; Indecent Assault and Battery and Violating a Restraining Order.This matter was resolved after over a year of investigation and trial preparation. Attorney Burke over the year prior to the resolution of the case had met on a weekly basis with his client and family to help them through this stressful time for a man wrongfully accused. Ultimately, the case was dismissed on the eve of trial.

    • Uxbridge/Worcester District Court August 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was arrested for the offense of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and failing the breath test. The case was transferred from the Uxbridge District Court to Worcester for a jury trial. Attorney Burke was able to exploit problems in the administration of both the field sobriety tests and the breath test resulting in an acquittal.

    • Barnstable District Court August 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with operating under the influence and with failing breath test. Attorney Burke was able to negotiate the dismissal of the case and had the client pay a fine for speeding.

    • Gardner/Winchendon District Court July 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with being part and parcel to a large marijuana distribution scheme which alleged the seizure of hundreds of marijuana plants in a sophisticated "grow" operation. He was charged with the illegal possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. All charges were ultimately dismissed after motion.

    • Leominster District Court July 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was arrested for multiple firearms violations and assaultive charges. The matters were tried and Attorney Burke's client was acquitted of several of the matters and other charges were dismissed. The client was exonerated of all wrongdoing.

    • 2011 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was acquitted by a jury of twelve in less than 15 minutes of deliberation after a multi-day trial for the crime of Rape. Attorney Burke was able to exploit the complaining witnesses bias and untruthfulness upon cross examination.

    • 2010 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Trafficking in Heroine/Morphine. The drugs were confiscated from within a secret compartment within the client's car. Despite these facts, a jury found the client not guilty after a two day jury trial.

    • 2010 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke was able work with the district attorney to resolve a First Degree Murder case by amending it to Manslaughter with the client receiving 8 years and probation down from the mandatory life sentence required for the charge of First Degree Murder.

    • Clinton District Court July 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Operating a Motor Vehicle under suspension for Operating Under the Influence of Liquor. Attorney Burke was able to present evidence of his client's great success in maintaining his sobriety, work history and the emergency defense for the client's one instance of driving. The charge which carries with it a mandatory jail sentence was amended to a lesser offense after attorney Burke's negotiation with the prosecutor and presentation to the Court. The client paid a fine but maintained his liberty.

    • July, 2013 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      After a two day jury trial, Attorney Burke's client was acquitted of Attempted Murder; Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Two counts alleging Assault and Battery. Attorney Burke, with the help of his private investigators at C & C Investigations of Auburn, was able to exploit inconsistencies in witness statements and deficiencies in the collection of physical evidence by officials investigating the case.

    • July, 2013 Eastern Hampshire District Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client, charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle was acquitted of both charges by a 6 person jury, despite a factual scenario in which the client crashed into a tree, the officer testified was unsteady on feet, smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, admitted to drinking, gave police investigators an incorrect name at the scene and in the officer's opinion was under the influence.

    • Worcester Superior Court June 2013 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with the very serious offenses of:Carrying a Firearm without an FID card; Carrying a Loaded Firearm; 2 counts of Carrying a Firearm with a prior violent crime; Failure to Stop for a Police Officer and Possession of Cocaine and Marijuana. Attorney Burke was able to have his client released on bail while the case was pending. After Attorney Burke's Motion to Suppress was allowed as to the case, the Commonwealth appealed the decision. Ultimately the Judge's decision was upheld by the Appeals Court and Attorney Burke's client was exonerated and the case was dismissed (NP).

    • 2012 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      After a multiple day jury trial on facts alleging a drive-by shooting, Attorney Burke's client was acquitted by the 12 person jury of all charges including: Assault With the Intent to Murder; Assault With a Dangerous Weapon; Armed Career Criminal; Carrying a Firearm Without a License; Discharging a Firearm Within 500 feet of a Dwelling. Attorney Burke with the help of his private investigators was able to establish that the identification of the perpetrator could not be established according to the bogus eyewitness testimony of the complaining party's family.

    • 2010 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      After a two day trial, Attorney Burke's client was acquitted of all charges including Armed Assault with Intent to Murder; Assault and Battery With a Dangerous Weapon; Possession of a Firearm with 2 prior violent/drug related offenses, Habitual Criminal; Carrying a Firearm Without a License and Discharging a Firearm Within 500 feet of a Dwelling.

    • 2009 Fitchburg District Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with 6th Offense Operating Under the Influence of Liquor and had been offered a 2 and 1/2 year jail sentence as part of a plea agreement. The plea bargain was rejected by the client and tried to a jury. After a day and a half trial, the jury came back with a not guilty finding despite evidence of a motor vehicle accident, 2 veteran police officers' opinion that he was drunk and a video which depicted the client yelling at officers at the police station.

    • 2008 Middlesex Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      After a multiple day jury trial, Attorney Burke's client was acquitted of Attempted Murder, Stalking and Assault and Battery. Mr. Burke's client was convicted of 2 misdemeanor charges and received time served and probation upon his release.

    • 2008 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client's Distribution of Cocaine case was dismissed after Attorney Burke's motion to dismiss was allowed.

    • 2007 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Trafficking in Heroine; Distribution of Cocaine; Possession of a sawed off shotgun, Carrying a Firearm Without a License; Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine and Possession of Ammunition. The client resolved his case after Mr. Burke's motion to dismiss some of the drug related charges and all the firearms related charges were allowed requiring the Commonwealth to dismiss the charges. The client plead guilty to the least serious matters receiving time served and some probation.

    • 2007 Worcester Superior Court - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke was able to negotiate a 3 year probationary term on the charge of Aggravated Battery for this client. The offenses of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder; Home Invasion; Armed Assault in a Dwelling; Armed Burglary and Assault and Battery were all dismissed. Attorney Burke was able to convince the prosecutor and court that the client was deserving of leniency given his youth and limited criminal background.

    • May 2006 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke was able to exonerate his client of all criminal responsibility after trial for the charges of Motor Vehicle Homicide and Operating Under the Influence Second Offense. This difficult case was defended by exploiting deficiencies in the Commonwealth's so-called expert's opinion and countering with the use of his own expert. This client was given a chemical test which revealed the presence of alcohol, marijuana and barbiturates in the client's system. Despite these difficult facts, Attorney Burke's client was found not guilty of all charges.

    • Fitchburg District Court, Worcester County - Family Law

      Over a number of years Attorney Levy’s client was accused and charged with repeatedly violating a 209A Order. Attorney Levy was able to work with several Police Departments and the District Attorney’s Office to successfully have all those charges dismissed.

    • Middlesex Superior Court, Middlesex County - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Levy’s client, while on probation out of the Superior Court, was arrested and charged with a new offense. The probation department sought to have him found in violation and sentenced to a number of years in jail. Ah the violation hearing Attorney Levy cross examined the probation officer and all police officers involved. She argued vehemently that the client not be sentenced to a term in jail but that he be re-probated. The client prevailed and was once again placed on probation.

    • Cambridge District Court, Middlesex County - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Levy represented her client after a 209A Restraining Order was obtained against him. The Plaintiff alleged that she was in fear and requested the Order be extended for at least one year. After a full hearing, cross examination of the Plaintiff and an argument to the Court, the Judge denied the Plaintiff’s request and the Order was vacated on that date.

    • Worcester Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Family Law

      DCF filed a Care and Protection against Attorney Levy’s client and took custody of her child. Attorney Levy represented the client at the Foster Care Review and brought a Motion for Abuse of Discretion before the Court. The Foster Care Reviewer found in the client’s favor and made findings against DCF that the agency had in fact abused its discretion.

    • Fitchburg District Court, Worcester County - Family Law

      In the midst of a contentious divorce proceeding in which Attorney Levy represented the Husband, the Wife alleged that he had assaulted her and their children. The client was criminally charged with assaultive offenses and the Wife additionally obtained a 209A Restraining Order against the client. Attorney Levy represented the client at the 209A hearing and the Order was ultimately dismissed. Attorney Levy then took the criminal case to trial during which she conducted an extensive cross examination of the Wife and the child. She was able to elicit many contradictory statements by her and the child on her cross exam. She additionally hired an expert who testified on her client’s behalf. The expert was able to provide the court with an explanation as to the process of parent alienation and its effect on the children. The client was acquitted and found Not Guilty of all charges

    • Fitchburg District Court, Worcester County - Family Law

      Attorney Levy’s client was charged with Assault and Battery and Indecent Assault and Battery on his child. The allegations were made after the client and his wife divorced and she obtained a 209A Restraining Order against him. The Wife made allegations of abuse of the child alleging that the child had repressed memories. The case went to trial in front of a full jury. Attorney Levy cross-examined the child and was able to prompt testimony from her that the statements she had made were fabrications. The jury came back after one day and the client was found Not Guilty of all charges.

    • Worcester Department of Children and Families - Family Law

      Attorney Levy appealed an allegation of abuse and neglect against two parents on behalf of their children. She worked with DCF and was able assist them in having their case closed. Attorney Levy then appealed the initial findings and was granted a Fair Hearing. She prepared both clients to testify at the hearing and cross examined the DCF investigator. She subsequently submitted a lengthy factual and legal memorandum outlining her argument. The clients ultimately prevailed and the allegations were unsupported.

    • Worcester Family and Probate Court, Worcester County - Family Law

      In a contested divorce Attorney Levy’s client pursued joint physical custody of his children while his Wife argued that she was the primary caretaker and sought sole physical custody of them. At trial Attorney Levy successfully presented testimony and evidence, through her client and other witnesses. After a contested trial the Court awarded the client joint physical custody of both the children and entered a parenting plan consistent with what the client had been seeking.

    • Worcester Department of Children and Families - Family Law

      Attorney Levy appealed an allegation of sexual abuse that was supported by DCF. Subsequently, a lengthy hearing took place during which she cross-examined the DCF worker who had investigated the case. She then submitted an extensive memorandum to the Officer arguing her client’s position. The Fair Hearings Officer overturned the supported findings initially made by DCF and the client prevailed at the hearing.

    • Worcester District Court October 2016 - Criminal Defense

      Attorney Burke's client was charged with Assault and Battery; Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (knife); Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (firearm); Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number; and Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card. After extensive pre-trial motions practice, ALL COUNTS DISMISSED.

    • Department of Children and Families Fair Hearing, Suffolk County - Family Law

      Attorney Levy represented a client accused of molesting a three-year-old child. No charges were filed by the Police Department or the District Attorney’s Office. The Department of Children and Families conducted an investigation and supported the allegation of sexual abuse. Her client lost his employment and was stigmatized by the findings of the Department. Attorney Levy appealed the decision and requested a Fair Hearing to dispute the allegations and have the Department conduct an inquiry as to the sufficiency of the investigation. After an extensive hearing during which she cross-examined Department workers who had investigated the case, the Department overruled it’s prior findings and the decision to support the allegations of sexual abuse were reversed.

    • Worcester District Court, Worcester County - Criminal Defense

      In the midst of a contentious divorce, Attorney Levy’s client was charged with two counts of Assault and Battery on his wife and she subsequently obtained a 209A Restraining Order against the client. The criminal case ultimately went to trial before a jury. At trial Attorney Levy conducted an extensive cross examination of the wife during which the wife made many contradictory statements regarding this alleged incident. During the cross examination the wife point broke down on the stand and the jury was removed from the courtroom. After a two-day trial the client was acquitted and found Not Guilty of all charges.

    • Bristol Probate and Family Court, Bristol County - Family Law

      Attorney Levy’s clients were non-family members to minor children seeking to obtain guardianship and have the guardianship of the children’s aunt and uncle terminated. The children had no parents and were under a permanent guardianship with the aunt and uncle. Attorney Levy meticulously prepared a voluminous package for the Guardian ad Litem and the court as well as compiling multiple, lengthy, affidavits from the interested parties. She worked at length with the clients preparing them for the interviews and for court hearings. Upon reviewing the documents and information provided by Attorney Levy and conducting various interviews the Guardian ad Litem provided a report to the court in excess of 100 pages recommending that the children be placed with Attorney Levy’s clients and that the current Guardianship be terminated. The Guardianship was terminated and her clients ultimately prevailed.

    • Plymouth Probate and Family Court, Plymouth County - Family Law

      Attorney Levy represented a father, in a paternity case, seeking sole legal and physical custody of his son. The mother of the child had been involuntary hospitalized. Upon her release the Mother then sought to do the same. The Mother attempted to obtain 209A Restraining Orders against the client and made false allegations alleging he was using illegal substances and had been physically abusive towards her. Attorney Levy hired a renowned Clinical Psychiatrist to assist with the preparation of the case and to testify at trial. Together they worked on his testimony which was an integral part of the case. She prepared both the doctor and the client for trial. She became intimately familiar with the mother, her history and the history of their relationship. After a lengthy trial which included hours of testimony and numerous exhibits the Judge awarded the client with sole legal and physical custody of the minor child with a child support award to him.

    • Gardner District Court, Worcester County, Gardner Massachusetts - Family Law

      The client’s spouse attempted to obtain a 209A Restraining Order against her. The client hired Attorney Levy who filed a Motion to Vacate the Order. After a full hearing the Motion was allowed.

    • Worcester Probate Court, Worcester County, Worcester Massachusetts - Family Law

      Attorney Levy was hired to represent a client who relocated to Massachusetts, after she and her child were living outside the state with the child’s father. She left to come back to Massachusetts as a result of abuse she endured while living with the child’s father. The father filed a complaint in the other state requesting an order from the court that she return with the child as Massachusetts did not have jurisdiction over the matter or the child. Attorney Levy was able to successfully obtain an Emergency Order in Massachusetts granting the client sole legal and physical custody and a hearing on the matter of jurisdiction. At the next hearing date Attorney Levy and the child’s father argued before the court the matter of jurisdiction and she requested that Massachusetts retain jurisdiction over the child pending a final evidentiary hearing. Her request was allowed.

    • Worcester Probate Court, Worcester County, Worcester Massachusetts - Family Law

      While going through a divorce the client’s wife made allegations that the client had inappropriately touched his young child As a result she denied him visitation with the child and the Department of Children and Family Services became involved. Our firm immediately filed Motions in the Probate and Family Court in order to establish his visitation and contacted the Department of Children and Family Services. Subsequent to meeting with the Department, with our client, the Department screened out the case and the client was able to regain his regular visitation with his child.

    • Fitchburg District Court, Worcester County, Fitchburg Massachusetts - Criminal Defense

      Client was charged with two counts of assault and battery on two different individuals and the incident was caught on tape. Both the alleged victims hired an attorney. After successful negotiations with the prosecutor and counsel for the victims, our firm was able to get one charge of assault and battery dismissed and a nolle prosequi on the second charge.

    • Clinton District Court, Worcester County, Clinton Massachusetts - Family Law

      Client was charged with violating a 209A Restraining Order. Our firm was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and effectively argue before the court. The charges against the client were all dismissed.