Joe is, quite simply, an awesome professional.  He always let me know what was going on with my case and was always on time to Court. After reviewing all the roadblock documents and the police reports, he told me he had a good chance to get my case thrown completely out of Court. At his Motion to Suppress Evidence, that’s exactly what happened.

The DA jumped up and down but the Judge agreed with Joe!

It was my second offense. I was driving 20 mph over the speed limit and committed lanes violations. The cop testified I had slurred speech, smelled of alcohol, glassy eyes, was unsteady on my feet, could not stand without swaying and failed the field sobriety tests.

Frist, he reduced the 3 year refusal suspension to just 180 days so I got my license back while the case was going on  and then beat all four charges at Trial:

OUI Second Offense:  Not Guilty

Negligent Operation:  Dismissed

Speeding:  Not Responsible

Lanes Violation:  Not Responsible

No convictions, no fines, no probation, no license loss,

no breathalyzer in my car.

I don’t know how he did it but at a preliminary Hearing he had my .21 breath test thrown out of Court. Then, at Trial, he brilliantly cross examined the cop forcing him to admit to everything I had done right. When I heard his closing argument reciting this long list, even I would have voted not guilty!

"When I heard his arguments, 
EVEN I would have voted Not Guilty!"

I ended up on the rear lawn of a house after hitting a pole and going through a fence. They drew my blood at the hospital and it was over three times the legal limit. At a Motion to Suppress, Joe gets the blood test thrown out. At jury trial, his Motion to exclude all the medical records was allowed when he showed the DA hadn’t complied with the law. He just kept chipping away at their case until there was nothing left. I’m sorry I pestered him with so many questions instead of just letting him do his job. 

"THE JURY WAS OUT LESS THAN AN HOUR.
HE’S FANTASTIC AT WHAT HE DOES."

During my 3 day Trial, a constable testified he followed me for 10 minutes, saw me drive all over the road and completely in the opposite lane for 20 seconds. 2 cops testified I failed 3 of 4 sobriety tests, was unsteady on my feet and had a “1000 yard stare.” Joe stressed that I stopped at every red light, proceeded when they turned green, was wearing heavy work boots and the cops’ flashing lights interfered with the testing. The jury agreed. Not Guilty. No jail. No 8 year license loss.

"EVERY CHANCE HE HAD TO REACT TO SOMETHING, HE DID"

It was past 1 am on the night of a big snow storm. I couldn’t even see the lines the cop said I crossed over. Then I was so nervous that he didn’t like the way I said the alphabet or counted backwards and he arrested me. At Trial, two cops--not just one -- showed up to testify.  No matter. That didn't faze Joe. He was ready for them both.

"PROFESSIONAL, PROFICIENT, PREPARED
AND A NICE PERSON"

"He's quick, smart, and fast. The way he speaks just blows you away.  He made all the right decisions: got 2 incriminating statements thrown out at a Motions Hearing, then told me to try the case in front of a certain judge and not a jury.  I'm driving again and kept my job after the not guilty verdict. Good thing, too, my wife is 4 months pregnant. I highly recommend him."   

"WE WALKED INTO COURT AND HE KNEW EVERYBODY
-- AND I MEAN EVERYBODY! "

I faced possible jail and a license loss of 13 years. Joe noted in the report the cop had seen me wearing eyeglasses when he stopped me but told me to take them off before I did the balancing tests. Nowhere in his report did he tell me to put them back on.

Joe deliberately chose jurors who wore eyeglasses.

Joe asked the cop so many questions he had no idea how to answer. It was just really smart. He even impressed the Judge. They acquitted me in ten minutes and the Judge ordered my license restored immediately.

The cop saw me driving on the wrong side of the road, followed me into my driveway and arrested me. At the station, I foolishly took the breathalyzer and failed. My Court appointed lawyer did nothing for 16 months until my family hired Joe. With only two weeks to prepare for Trial, he fought vigorously every step of the way. He had pretrial Motions prepared and questioned the accuracy of the breath test. The DA just wouldn't quit, but after a hard fought Trial, Joe won a not guilty.

"HE REALLY KNOWS HIS JOB."

1. Started work on my case immediately after the first phone call
2. wrote long reports explaining everything
3. visited the arrest scene with me on a Sunday morning
4. made a video of the route I drove and got stopped on
5. prepared me at great length to testify
6. provided immediate answers to all my questions

'YOU'D BE CRAZY NOT TO HIRE HIM'

Many, many thanks for your support through it all.  I think had you not done the "motion to suppress", things could have been quite different.  I know that this Thanksgiving will be a better one. Please let me know if you ever need a referral (phone is fine).

Kindest regards,

He saved me two and one half years without a license. I’m so glad I was recommended to him.  He’s pure gold.

Eric

"He was awesome for me. I called him at 3 am and he called me back at 4 am! I filled out paperwork online on his website and he met me the next morning in Court.  He had stuff highlighted and was all prepared. I didn't have to say anything to anybody. He made everything so easy. I have nothing bad to say about him. He's awesome."

I was ready to take the First Offender Deal but after speaking with Joe I was convinced he could win my case.  He scheduled a Trial just 6 weeks after my arrest on a date he knew the judge on duty to be the most lenient.  When two police officers came instead of one, he quickly reacted with a Motion to Sequester so they couldn't speak and tell each other what they said in the Court room.  I was found Not Guilty and had my license reinstated the same afternoon.

Then he followed through and made sure I had all the documents and direction I needed to get my license back the same day.  I recommend him without hesitation. It is so nice to be able to drive again.

He provided me with valuable advice without ever pushing his opinions on me.

Joe brought a Motion to suppress the stop of my motorcycle proving the cop had followed me illegally into Somerville from Cambridge. He then brought another Motion to restore my license. The Judge agreed with both. Instead of 6 months in jail and 13 years without a license I am driving again.  I can’t thank him enough.

He paid attention to every minor detail and followed every possible lead.

It was my second offense. I failed both the field sobriety tests and had 21 cans of beer in the truck, one open in the console!. Joe did a painstaking cross examination of the cop, bringing it along slowly and stressing everything I had done right. We got a Not Guilty and the judge ordered my 3 year suspension for refusing the breath test overturned the same day. 

"AT TRIAL, HE IMPRESSED EVERYBODY.
PEOPLE IN THE AUDIENCE ASKED FOR HIS CARD"

Thanks for all your help, and especially for your timely and quick responses when I was first faced with this situation. I look forward to many years of violation free driving. I've given up both alcohol and tobacco and will begin training for my 21st consecutive Boston Marathon in September. Keep in touch. I will be glad to advocate on your behalf. Please put my cell phone number on your website.
All the best,
Philip M.

“Facing my second offense and my second drug charge, I was sure I was headed for jail but ended up with only a 90 day license loss. It really was something to see you politely informing the Judge and the Court Clerk about the updated laws. Thank you, Joe.”

I can't imagine what might have happened if I didn’t have such a thoroughly prepared attorney.

"I can tell you he's an excellent choice to represent you. He worked on two cases for me, drunk driving and another. He did great things. If it wasn't for him I'd be in jail, honestly. I highly, highly recommend having his services."

Charged with a third offense, I faced 6 months in jail, a 13 year loss of license and the loss of my job and pension. Attorney Waldbaum did everything carefully, deliberately and ultimately, correctly.  He's very smart, knows a lot about the system, and won't B.S. you. He tells you straight up what could happen to you and what's going on. I cried when the Jury said, “Not Guilty.“

 "He made the cop squirm on the witness stand for every lie."

Under Melanie’s Law, the RMV took my license away for 8 years. I knew Joe had a handle on OUI law because he represented me --very successfully --5 years before. He appealed the new 8 year suspension, went to two Hearings before the Board, presented the records he had found -- from 25 years ago! -- and finally convinced them to reverse the RMV’s decision. He saved my plumbing business from going down the toilet. No joke!

My license was restored immediately!

My first arrest I blew a .32- four times the legal limit!. He arranged to have the case heard on the day before Christmas assuring me it was the best day of the year to get a good deal. He was absolutely right: I got just a slap on the wrist. Then when I got a second OUI out of state during the probation period for my first one, he told me exactly what I needed to do to avoid additional trouble in Massachusetts.

He was absolutely right both times. One incredible attorney.

I was 17 and 18 when I got my first 2 OUIs. Arrested again at 35, under Melanie’s Law, I was charged with a 3rd offense, a felony, and faced a minimum 6 months in jail. Joe wrote a glowing letter to the DA’s office, detailing the reasons why the charges should be reduced. He knew which DA’s to negotiate with and which Judges would accept a reduction of the charges. On the very next Court date, that’s exactly what happened.

I received no jail and can continue to support my wife and 3 children thanks to him.

I was charged as a third offender. On the very first date Joe's in Court, he convinces the DA to charge me only as a second offender. Then, when we get in front of the Judge, he convinces her to treat me as a first offender AND waive the mandatory $1000 fine. Instead of potential jail and an 8 year license loss, now I can get my license back. 

Even the Judge said,

“You've made a very good argument, Counselor.”