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).

Violent Crimes FAQ

What Are Violent Crimes?

In Massachusetts, violent crimes are composed generally of acts that involve the use or threat of use of physical force against others. Violent crimes include murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, assault and battery crimes, kidnapping, home invasion and armed robbery.

What Defenses Do I Have?

There are myriad defenses available to those charged with a violent crime, depending on the facts of their particular case. Common defenses to these types of charges include innocence, self-defense, misidentification, lack of specific intent and lack of criminal responsibility.

What Happens If I Am Found Guilty?

If you are convicted of a violent crime, the legal consequences depend on a variety of factors, including your criminal history and the nature and extent of the charges. In Massachusetts, possible penalties range from jail time – including life imprisonment for murder convictions – to the imposition of fines and probation.

What Should I Do If I Am Being Charged With A Violent Crime?

If you have been charged or are being investigated in connection with a violent crime, reach out to a criminal defense attorney right away. You should not discuss your legal situation with anyone, except for your attorney. Call us at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-1″] or email us for a free consultation.