Kelly M. Cusack

About Kelly

 

​Attorney Cusack has a reputation for providing client-oriented defense using her knowledge of the law and courtroom experience to zealously advocate for her clients.

 

As an experienced trial attorney, Kelly Cusack has gained the respect of her colleagues and court personnel which has served her clients throughout Massachusetts. 

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Attorney Cusack has two years in a row been  Top 40 under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers for her exemplary trial work.  And Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Massachusetts by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

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Services

 

As a dedicated public defender Attorney Cusack defended countless criminal offenses throughout a variety of courts in Massachusetts.  Recently, Attorney Cusack left the Public Defender's office to start her own private practice specializing in criminal defense.  

 

 

Case Results

February 9, 2018

 

Boston Municipal Court Dorchester Division, Commonwealth v. John Doe, Docket 0107CR1858

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MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL ALLOWED

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Attorney Cusack successfully argued for a new trial for a Vietnamese client facing deportation proceedings when he was not properly advised of his immigration consequences.

Areas of Practice

OUI/DWI/DUI

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Property Offenses 

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Sexual Offenses

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Gun Offenses

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Probation Violations

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Domestic Offenses

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Violent Crimes

 

Criminal Felonies/Misdemeanors

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March 16, 2018

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Chelsea District Court, Commonwealth v. John Doe, Docket 1614CR3421

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NOT GUILTY

 

A jury acquitted Attorney Cusack's client of operating under the influence of alcohol, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.  The incident arose after an off-duty police officer confronted Attorney Cusack's client over what he believed to be a minor car accident.  The jury found the officer's story not credible and returned a verdict of not guilty on all counts.