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Available 24/7 to Help You with your Clerk Magistrate Hearings in Massachusetts

Have you or a loved one received notice of a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing? If so, it is imperative that you seek professional legal representation right away.  Attorney James Hester has extensive experience representing clients at Clerk Magistrate Hearings. Every court handles a magistrate hearing differently. Some in person, some by video, and some by telephone.  If you have questions about a Clerk Magistrate Hearing, don’t hesitate to call Attorney Hester to set up a confidential, no obligation consultation. 

A Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing is one of the ways in which a person in Massachusetts can be formally charged with a criminal offense. A hearing is held where a magistrate determines whether there is probable cause to charge a person with a crime.  If the magistrate determines that probable cause exists, a criminal complaint issues and the individual will receive a summons by mail ordering him or her to appear in court as a defendant in a criminal case.  If the magistrate does not find probable cause or defers his or his decision, then a criminal complaint is not issued, and the defendant will not be charged with a crime.  There is a lot at stake in a Clerk Magistrate Hearing. If you are facing one, you should contact Attorney Hester immediately.  At a hearing, Attorney Hester can present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and persuade the magistrate that probable cause was not met or that justice can be served by other means. 

CLERK MAGISTRATE HEARING RESULTS

TAUNTON DISTRICT COURT (April 4, 2023)

In person Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Client was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation.  No probable cause was found, and the complaint did not issue. 

Fall River District Court (March 8, 2023)

In person Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Client was charged with operating under the influence of drugs (OUI-Drugs).  No probable cause was found, and the complaint did not issue. 

Dedham District Court (November 9, 2022)

In person Clerk Magistrate Hearing.  Client was charged with assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.  Probable cause was found but Attorney Hester convinced the Clerk Magistrate that justice could be served by other means.  The complaint did not issue. 

Hingham District Court (August 3, 20022)

Video/Zoom Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Client was charged with operating under the influence of drugs (OUI-Drugs).  No probable cause was found, and the complaint did not issue. 

Natick District Court (July 8, 2022)

Video/Zoom Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Client was charged with vandalizing property.  No probable cause was found, and the complaint did not issue. 

Plymouth District Court (June 15, 2022)

In person Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Client was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI).  No probable cause was found, and the complaint did not issue.

Brockton District Court (February 3, 2022)

Telephone Clerk Magistrate Hearing. Client was charged with violating an abuse prevention order.  No probable cause was found, and the complaint did not issue.