Massachusetts Divorce and Criminal Defense Attorneys
At O'Connor and Ryan, we are dedicated to helping our clients deal with challenging legal problems in the most positive way possible. Our firm has a reputation for getting results, and we will stand up for you and protect your rights at all stages of the legal process.
Our Practice Areas
Much of the firm's work involves family law matters such as divorce, child custody, property division and other issues. In the area of criminal law, we defend people accused of all types of crimes in state and federal courts, including OUI, drug possession and trafficking, violent crimes and white collar crimes. We can also address problems in the areas of estate law, personal injury and civil litigation. Whatever the nature of your case, you can depend on O'Connor and Ryan for skillful representation.
About Ed Ryan
Our principal, Ed Ryan, has practiced law since 1977. Mr. Ryan is a former president of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Worcester County Bar Association. He has also served in the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association. He has represented clients in several high-profile murder cases, including the defense of one of the people accused in the Worcester fire case involving the deaths of six firefighters. Ed Ryan has made regular appearances on local and national news programs, including New England News Network, The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity and Colmes.
Central Massachusetts attorney Ed Ryan has received Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 rating*, and he has been selected for inclusion in Boston Magazine's Massachusetts Super Lawyers list.
Prior to joining O'Connor and Ryan, Andrea Levy served as Assistant District Attorney for the Middle District, Worcester County. In this role, Ms. Levy handled many criminal cases, ranging from OUI to attempted murder. Andrea Levy also has a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology, and has done extensive research into the effects of domestic violence on families.
Protecting Your Future
At O'Connor and Ryan, we understand the importance of your legal matter. We will work to achieve your goals as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. When results matter, turn to O'Connor and Ryan.
Contact Our Firm
For a consultation with O'Connor and Ryan, contact our firm. We can meet with you in our offices in Fitchburg or Walpole.
* AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
