John E. DeVito

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Marietta College, B.A., 1971
Law School Attended:
Suffolk University, J.D., 1977
Year of First Admission:
1977
Admission:
1977, Massachusetts; 1982, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
907882556

Areas of Practice (60)

  • Sex Crime
  • Sex Crime
  • Criminal Defense
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Drug Crimes
  • Controlled Substances Law
  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • Distribution
  • Intent to Distribute
  • Narcotics Trafficking
  • Possession
  • Search and Seizure
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Motor Vehicle Crimes
  • Drunk Driving
  • License Revocation
  • License Suspension
  • Motor Vehicle Homicide
  • Operating Negligently/Endangering
  • Unregistered/Uninsured
  • Attaching Plates
  • Traffic Violations
  • Sex Crimes
  • Rape
  • Indecent Assault and Battery
  • Open and Gross Lewdness
  • Lewd and Lascivious Conduct
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Internet Sex Crimes
  • Child Pornography
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Enticement
  • Violent Crimes
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Assault and Battery
  • Breaking and Entering
  • Domestic Assault and Battery
  • Domestic Violence
  • Violation of Restraining Order
  • Larceny Crimes
  • Theft
  • Larceny Over $250
  • Larceny Under $250
  • Shoplifting
  • Forgery
  • Uttering
  • Embezzlement
  • Identity Fraud
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Registry of Motor Vehicles
  • Parole and Probation
  • Probation Violations
  • Sealing a Criminal Record
  • Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB)
  • Expungements
  • Expunging Criminal Records
  • License Reinstatement
  • RMV Board of Appeals

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 03/30/10 in Criminal Law

    Mr. DeVito ranks among the best of the lawyers who appear before me when I am presiding over criminal cases in Norfolk County Superior Court.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/26/10 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/24/10 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/22/10 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/17/10 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/17/10 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/17/10 in General Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/16/10 in Criminal Law

    I have known him for over 30 yrs. I have seen his abilities as a trial atty. & staff atty. and have and would relieved him professionally as a first class lawyer

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/02/09 in Criminal Law

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/20/14 in Criminal Defense

    John is a very capable advocate, with years of real world experience that by reputation I understand he brings to bear in representing and advising his clients. I have dealt with him personally in the context of our both owning units in an office co... Read more

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5.0/5.0 (7 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

John DeVito is truly someone who cares about his clients. If it weren't for John I would have not been able to get the help I needed to cope with depression and clear up my legal issue. John has been...

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  • Dedham, MA
    20 Eastbrook Road, Suite 304
    Dedham, MA 02026