Law Office of Shane W. Surrette

Attorney Shane W. Surrette

Attorney Shane W. Surrette was born and raised in Worcester County and has been practicing law since 2003.  Attorney Surrette has handled thousands of crminal cases and has tried several hundred jury trials.

After graduating from UMass-Amherst in 2000 with Honors, Attorney Surrette attended the New England School of Law in Boston, MA, where he graduated with Honors in the top 7.5 percent of his class.

Upon graduating from law school, Attorney Surrette prosecuted thousands of cases for the Middle District Attorney’s Office for several years in the District, Juvenile and Superior Court.

After deciding that he could use his talents to help those accused of crimes, Attorney Surrette started a practice where he focuses as a leader in the field of criminal defense. Attorney Surrette specializes in defending criminal accusations, and he understands that each client of his is an individual and needs individualized representation depending on goals and expectations.  Using his legal skill and knowledge of both sides of a criminal prosecution, Attorney Surrette guides his clients through the process so they understand each step.

Shane Surrette is an experienced criminal lawyer with extensive trial experience. If you have been charged with a crime, call for your free consultation today.

A Lawyer’s Lawyer

I have had many lawyers in my time and Attorney Shane Surrette was the most understanding, nonjudgmental and comprehensive of them all. A case like mine (sex crime) and all of the relating laws can be very complicated. I was arrested 1991, and I have been paying for this since.
I was working out at a local Karate school when I was arrest for not registering this as my place of employment and I was now facing two and half years in prison plus fines for this insane accusation. Remember I was only working out, I was in no way employed by this school.
Attorney Surrette not only made the time to see immediately, he also completely knew what I was up against. He made me feel comfortable. His straight forward nature made me trust him, which turn out to the best thing I did. He handle my case with great success. It has been along time since I have been able to walk out of a court room with my head held high with a feeling of victory.
I fully and with confidence recommend Shane Surrette for those who truly need a fighter and a lawyer who can teach out lawyer how it does.
Thanks Shane

- David     

Leaving the scene of an accident with an injury

Mr. Shane Surrette was everything I could ask for. Its never easy dealing with the court system and he did a wonderful job informing me of all the circumstances with my case. In the end he did a wonderful job of proving my innocence and getting my case dismissed.

- Joshua     

The Best Defense/Trial Attorney

I hired Attorney Surrette after finding out about him through a few friends and another attorney. Really good guy, got me the best results on my case, and took the time to explain the details to me. I would definitely hire him again and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good defense attorney who isn’t afraid to go to trial.

- anonymous     

Great decision

Shane was recommended by a mutual friend and I am happy I took that recommendation. My vehicle was wrongly identified as being involved in a hit and run accident. I made matters worse by sending the summons to the wrong location, and missed the date to request a hearing and instead receiving a summons to criminal court. I consulted with Shane, where he explained everything that had gone on to that point, and what could happen at the hearing. I hired Shane during that first conversation. On the date of the hearing, Shane explained to me exactly what to do and where to go and exactly what would happen when we were called. Once called, Shane explained the error I had made with the ticket, and asked to have this moved back to the magistrate, to which the judge agreed. In front of the magistrate, Shane questioned the police officer about the ticket, pointing out that at no time was I identified as being in any vehicle anywhere near the hit and run. Shane requested the magistrate dismiss the case due to lack of evidence, which is what was done.
I found Shane to be VERY thorough and detail oriented. He was very professional at all times, and conducted himself with ease in the courtroom. As this was a first experience for me, I had no idea what to expect. Shane always kept me up to date, and I always felt I understood what was going on, and why he was making the recommendations he was making. I hope I never have the need again, but I would hire Shane in an instant if I did need it.

- Dana