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J. W. Carney, Jr.

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20 Park Plaza, Suite 1005, Boston, MA 02116-4311

Criminal Defense

About J. W. Carney, Jr.

J. W. Carney, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. J. received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years. J. practices at Law Offices of Janice Bassil in Boston, MA.

J. W. Carney, Jr. (Boston, Massachusetts)

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J. W. Carney, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 1
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Law Offices of Janice Bassil

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Massachusetts
    1978, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
    Bar Fellowship
    American College of Trial Lawyers. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Naifeh and Smith. Named as one of the five best private criminal defense lawyers by Boston Magazine. Trial Attorney, Massachusetts Defenders Committee (1978-1983). Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex County Massachusetts (1983-1988). Founding Partner, Carney & Bassil (1989—). Co-Editor and Contributing Author: "Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference," 2004. Contributing Author: "Take the Witness: Essays In Cross-Examination," 2004; "Massachusetts Criminal Practice," 2001. Program Chair: "Annual Criminal Law Conference," Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education ("MCLE"), 2003, 2004; "Challenging Evidentiary Issued in Criminal Cases," MCLE 2004; "Criminal Evidence With the Experts," MCLE 2001; "Superior Court Criminal Practice Judicial Forum," MCLE 1992, 1994, 1997; "Advanced Trial Tactics in Criminal Cases," MCLE 1995; "Trial Evidence for Superior Court Cases," MCLE 1994; "Hot Tips For Handing Criminal Cases," MCLE 1992; "Advanced Trial Tactics In Criminal Cases," MCLE 1991; "Advanced Evidence Topics," MCLE 1990; "Sophisticated Tactics in Criminal Trials," MCLE 1990; "Fundamentals of Direct and Cross-Examination," MCLE 1989; "Training Course For New Prosecutors," MCLE 1984-1990. Co-Chair: "Annual Criminal Law Conference," MCLE 2002. Lecturer: National Institute For Trial Advocacy 1982-2004; "Wrongful Convictions: Identification, Prevention, Correction," Educational Conference For Superior Court Judges 2004; "Cross-Examination of An Expert: Daubert in Action in Civil & Criminal Practice," MCLE 2004; Preventing Wrongful Convictions," Mass. Bar Assoc. Annual Meeting 2004; "Psychiatric Defenses and related Evidentiary Issues At Trial," MCLE 2003; "The Ten Most Important Developments Of The Year in Criminal Law," Boston Bar Assoc. 1998-1999, 2001-2002; "Judicial Forum On Trial Practice," MCLE 2001; "Jury Voir Dire," Superior Court Bench-Bar Conference 2001; "Closing Argument," Bar Advocate Training Program 2001; "Hot Topics in Criminal Law," MCLE 2000; "Recent Developments in Criminal Law," Mass. Academy of Trial Attorneys 2000; "More Effective Direct Examinations Of Witnesses," Middlesex District Attorney's Office 2000; "Hot Topics In District Court Criminal Practice," Mass. Academy of Trial Attorneys 2000; "Recent Developments in Criminal Law," Mass. Bar Assoc. Annual Meeting 1993-1995, 1997-2000; "Mental Health Issues in the Criminal Justice System," MCLE 1999; "Advanced Trial Skills for Criminal Lawyers," N.H. Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1998; "Expert Testimony Regarding Coerced False Confessions," Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers 1998; "Prosecuting and Defending Murder Cases," MCLE 1996, 1998; "Evidence Rules for Trial Lawyers," MCLE 1998; "Hot topics in Criminal Law," MCLE 1998; "Trial Attorney Training Program," Mass. Attorney General's Office 1998; "Law And Mental Illness," Boston College Law School 1995, 1997; "Superior Court Criminal Practice Judicial Forum," MCLE 1992, 1994, 1997; "Practice Tips For A Mental Health Defense," Bristol County Bar Advocates 1997; "Prosecutorial Misconduct: Improper Tactics From Discovery Through Closing Arguments," C. P. C. S. Annual Conference 1997; "Psychiatric Experts in Criminal Cases," C. P. C. S. Annual Conference 1996; "Effective Trial Techniques in Criminal Cases," Middlesex Bar Association 1996; "The New Juvenile Transfer Law," Mass. Bar Assoc. 1996; "Trying an Insanity Defense," Mass. Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1996; "Advanced Trial Tactics in Criminal Cases," MCLE 1995; "Zealous in the District Courts," MCLE 1995; "Trial Evidence for Superior Court Cases," MCLE 1994; "Handling the Toughest Criminal Cases," MCLE 1991; "Transfer of Juveniles for Trial as Adults," MCLE 1990; "Winning Indefensible Criminal Cases," MCLE 1989, Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Lawyers Assistance Strike Force (Co-Chair, 1992—); Federal Court Criminal Justice Act Board (2001—); Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission (2002—; Vice Chair, 2002-2003); Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Council (Member, Executive Committee, 1993-2000; Chair, Juvenile Committee, 1993-1996); Women's Lunch Place (Homeless Shelter), (Member, Board of Directors, 1996—); Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations (Council Member, 1993-1996; Secretary, 1997-1998); Board of Bar Overseers (Hearing Committee Member, 1991-1997); Boston College Law School Alumni Association (President, 1993-1995).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston College Law School
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    College of the Holy Cross
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    New Bedford, Massachusetts, April 28, 1952

J. W. Carney, Jr.

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20 Park Plaza, Suite 1005Boston, MA 02116-4311U.S.A.

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    Yes, J. W. Carney, Jr. offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Bassil & Budreau LLP has 12 attorneys at this location.
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    J. W. Carney, Jr. attended Boston College Law School.
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    Bassil & Budreau LLP was established in 1989.

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