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Judith A. Wayne
Attorney at Law
Attorney Judith A. Wayne provides results-oriented representation and sound advice in matters involving family law and divorce, criminal defense, and personal injury. As a state-certified mediator, she provides mediation services.
Judith A. Wayne is a veteran of the Boston area district and superior courts and has represented numerous defendants in the U.S. District Court. She has more than 30 years of experience with civil and criminal litigation, including three and a half years as an assistant district attorney for Middlesex County. Ms. Wayne has served on the Board of Trustees for the New England School of Law since 1987. She is fluent in French and conversant in Spanish.
In addition to her legal experience, Judith A. Wayne was the producer and host of a TV show called Legal Ease, which covered topics ranging from gun control to driving under the influence, on a Boston area cable channel.
I aim to provide you with comfort and compassion during this stressful time in your life.
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Dean's List graduate of New England School of Law with 30 plus years of experience in civil and criminal litigation, including 3 1/2 years as an Assistant District Attorney and 30 plus years in private practice as criminal defense counsel as well as plaintiffs' and defendants' counsel in civil matters including personal injury, domestic relations, real estate transactions and bank representation for real estate closings.
Have tried hundreds substantive jury cases
Five years, Executive Council - Middlesex County Bar Association
Ten years, Secretary, Treasurer, Second V.P., and First V.P. – Middlesex County Bar Association
Chairperson, (five years), Educational Seminar Committee – Middlesex County Bar Association
Board of Trustees – New England School of Law, 1987 – Present
Board of Bar Overseers, Hearing Committee Member – two years
Instructor of Criminal Law – Northern Essex Community College,
Represented a cross-section of clients, including high-profile members of the Boston Bruins and a New York Yankee, while more typically representing the less privileged
Pro Bono work – have represented many non-English speaking immigrants without a fee because of my fluency in French and their need for competent representation by someone speaking their language
Extensive experience in mediation
Chief Legal Counsel-Gulfstream Int'l Airlines-1995
Air Line Pilot's Association-Legal Counsel-Eastern Airlines-1986-1988.
Administrative Experience - 30 plus years of operating a business, purchasing and renovating office space, hiring and supervising staff, and generating a clientele while responsible for implementing and maintaining a budget
Maintain an excellent relationship with many police departments
Regarded as a seasoned veteran of the District Courts by many judges, clients, police officers, and colleagues, with knowledge of the relevant substantive law and District Court procedure, and possess the instinct required to dispose of cases in the appropriate manner. Bilingually fluent (English/French), conversant in Spanish.
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts, 1977
U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1977
U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
Education
New England Law | Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D. - 1976
Honors: Dean's List
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
B.A. - 1973
Honors: With Honors
Major: Liberal Arts
Past Employment Positions
Middlesex County D.A.'s Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1978 to 1981
Law Office of Smith, Bonaiuto, & Barton, Malden, MA, Law Clerk, 1976 to 1978
Law Office of Smith, Bonaiuto, & Barton, Malden, MA, Associate Attorney, 1976 to 1978
Pro Bono Activities
Representation of French Speaking Immigrants to Meet Their Need for Competent Counsel
Languages
English
French
Limited Spanish