Nate Amendola brings a refreshingly holistic approach to our South Shore criminal defense practice. At Nate Amendola Defense, we not only help clients resolve assault and battery charges, domestic violence charges, drug charges, and other criminal defense cases, we also help mitigate potential collateral consequences and work to ensure you have the toolkit you need to rebuild and reclaim your life.
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Results-driven defense strategies
Practicing mindfulness and meditation helps us develop laser-focused defense strategies that produce exceptional results.
Open and honest communication
Have a question about your charges, defense strategy, and what to expect as your case moves through the criminal justice system? Call or email us any time.
Compassionate connections
Life is hard and people make mistakes. You don’t have to worry about us judging you. We’re here to defend you and equip you with the tools you need to succeed well beyond the conclusion of your case.
Imposing presence
Standing 6’6”, Nate Amendola is an imposing presence in the courtroom with a friendly—yet fierce—defense style.
Help for collateral consequences
While most criminal defense attorneys tend to ignore the collateral consequences that can come with an arrest or conviction, we’re dedicated to helping our clients deal with and overcome them.
Resources for underlying issues
Struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness, problems at home, or other issues? We can recommend resources, mindfulness strategies and connect you with the right people who can help.
Dynamic book recommendations
Find recommendations for books on philosophy, sports, self-improvement, fiction, and other topics that have influenced our holistic approach to criminal defense.
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Learn more about your options by requesting your copy of our Massachusetts OUI arrest checklist and our Criminal Defense case breakdown PDF. They are completely free of charge.
The Center of the Bull’s Eye in a Criminal Case
A theory of the case is a short, simple, and compelling summary of the defendant’s story of innocence is consistent with the record in the case comports with universal emotional truths and leads the factfinder to a conclusion of innocence.
OUI 1st Offense Outcomes in Massachusetts
Download the PDF to keep handy the first offense outcomes for OUI arrest in Massachusetts. Plymouth County defense attorney has the complete details of what to expect in this scenario
What Do You Do If You’ve Been Arrested While Vacationing on the Cape or Islands
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested while vacationing on Cape Cod or the Islands, don’t panic! Just follow this helpful checklist from Nate Amendola Defense.
Is There Any Advantage to Refusing the Field Tests or Breathalyzer?
From the perspective of someone facing an operating under the influence charge, the immediate penalty for refusing to consent to field sobriety tests or a breathalyzer is harsher than the immediate.
I Was Accused of a Crime I Didn’t Commit. What Are My Rights?
Being falsely accused of a crime is a life-changing event. The most important thing to remember is that your guilt has not yet been established. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
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Frequently
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If you’ve been arrested you are not a criminal. You are someone who’s having a bad day. The criminal process is scary, and you need a determined, experienced Norwell criminal defense lawyer to protect you. The law is technical. Hire a professional who knows the courts and the players and start thinking about better days ahead.
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We offer exceptional service during a very difficult time. Nobody fights like an Amendola, and we work tirelessly to get the results you deserve.
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We charge a flat fee for OUI cases, and that fee depends on whether you have been convicted of an OUI previously. We do accept credit cards.
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No. The Commonwealth is clear on the age of consent (sixteen) with no exceptions for minors who have underage sex or for individuals in relationships where there is an age gap.
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In Massachusetts, our experienced legal team understands the critical distinctions between jails and prisons that may affect your case: Jails are county-operated facilities primarily housing individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences under 2.5 years. These facilities focus on short-term custody with limited programming options. Prisons, or Massachusetts Department of Correction institutions, are designed for individuals serving longer sentences (2.5+ years) for more serious offenses. These facilities typically offer more comprehensive rehabilitation, educational, and vocational programs. Understanding these differences is essential when developing your defense strategy and preparing for potential outcomes. Our criminal defense lawyers leverage this knowledge to advocate for the most favorable placements and conditions possible should incarceration become necessary.
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Hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer is your most important step. A skilled criminal defense lawyer will protect your constitutional rights, conduct pre-trial discovery, file strategic motions to dismiss or suppress evidence, cross-examine witnesses against you, and ensure you receive a fair trial. At our firm, our criminal defense lawyers have successfully defended numerous clients against false accusations throughout the Massachusetts South Shore and Cape Cod.
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In Massachusetts, if you're 18 or older, you're treated as an adult when you break the law. This means you could go to jail or prison. Kids under 18 usually go through the juvenile justice system instead, which is different, though there are some special cases where teens might be treated like adults.
Nate Amendola
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLIENTS
Located in Norwell, Nate Amendola Defense serves criminal defense clients throughout the Massachusetts South Shore and Cape Cod, in Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Nantucket Counties, as well as their surrounding areas.
Our Helpful Videos
Your Rights if You Pulled Over for Suspicion of OUI in MA
License Suspended After an OUI Arrest? Here's What You Need to Know
Knowing Your Miranda Rights
Why Are OUI Arrests So Common in Massachusetts?
What's Considered Probable Cause?
