The Law Office of Joseph Hennessey
The Law Office of Joseph Hennessey has been defending the rights of individuals under the Constitution since 2007. Every attorney takes an oath to uphold the Constitution, but as Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys, we must do this on a daily basis. Our firm understand that the criminal justice system often places a very heavy and unforgiving hand over the criminally accused.
Joe Hennessey has been in the criminal justice system for 40 years. 23 years as a police officer and now 17 years as a criminal defense/civil rights/personal injury attorney. His life has been dedicated to helping others. The first step to understanding your charge or charges starts by receiving free advice from a highly accomplished Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer like Attorney Joseph Hennessey.
Attorney Evelyn Marquis recently joined the firm and is practicing in the area of criminal defense and civil rights litigation. She is also a bar advocate where she assists clients throughout Worcester County.
Evelyn grew up in Worcester County. After high school, she attended Suffolk University and received a Bachelor of Science in Law and Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Politics. She then studied at the Massachusetts School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate. At Massachusetts School of Law, she received the Best Advocate Award and participated on The American Association for Justice trial team.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Evelyn worked at Fresenius Medical Care in the North American law department. During her time at Fresenius, she supported a team of attorneys and specialized in drafting and reviewing contracts. Her focus on detail is essential to providing a team effort in all of the firm's criminal defense matters.
Evelyn has experience working with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department in the community corrections department where she helped individuals in the community corrections program. She also interned with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and was assigned to the child’s protection unit.
Evelyn’s background demonstrates her commitment to a vigorous and zealous advocacy for her clients. Together, the firm provides each client with a vigorous fight in all of their cases.