Attorney Ambar Maceo-Rossi is a distinguished founding partner of Kelleher Maceo, P.C., proudly serving clients from her Boston, Massachusetts office. With two decades of extensive legal experience, Ms. Maceo-Rossi has earned recognition as a top-tier trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense. She provides exceptional counsel and unwavering support to clients througout Massachusetts who face a diverse range of felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUI/OUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, theft, property crimes, and more.

Before founding Kelleher Maceo, Ms. Maceo-Rossi dedicated her career to advocating for the rights of injured and disabled workers, ensuring they received the workers' compensation benefits they rightfully deserved. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she began her legal journey there, focusing on employment and labor law, civil litigation, white-collar crimes, criminal fraud, and various other legal matters. Her diverse experience has cultivated a reputation for possessing profound legal knowledge and exceptional skills both in and out of the courtroom.

Attorney Maceo-Rossi is licensed to practice in the Dominican Republic and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Most recently, she was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America. She has also lectured with MCLE and published chapters related to sentencing and plea negotiations. She serves as a proud board member of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL).

Theft/Property Crimes FAQ

What Are Theft Or Property Crimes?

In Massachusetts, property crimes involve allegations where somebody else’s property is stolen and/or damaged. Charges in this category include larceny, shoplifting, burglary, breaking and entering, trespass, among others.

What Defenses Do I Have?

There are many ways to fight against charges of theft or property crime. The best strategy will vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. Lack of specific intent, deficiency of the police investigation and constitutional right violations are some of the common defenses to these types of charges.

What Happens If I Am Found Guilty?

If you are convicted of certain property crimes, you face penalties ranging from the suspension of your driver’s license to high fines, incarceration, probation and restitution.

What Should I Do If I Am Being Charged With A Theft Of Property Crime?

If you or a loved one has been charged with a theft and/or property crime, reach out to a criminal defense attorney right away. Call us at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-1″] or email us to schedule a free consultation.