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Admitted: Massachusetts, 1993, U.S. District Court, Massachusetts, 1994 Education: The University of Miami School of Law, Miami, FL, 1993, J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence; Boston University, Boston, MA, 1989, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Major: Sociology Areas of Practice other than Family Law: Criminal Law Classes/Seminars Taught: Business Law, Emmanuel College, Boston, MA, 1998, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law, Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA, 1998-2000, the law portion to CPA exam candidates, Conviser Duffy and Person Wolinsky CPA Review, 1999-2001 Pro Bono Activities: Lawyer for the Day in Essex County, 1999-present; Children and the Law Program, Essex County, 2006 - present Past Affiliations: Assistant District Attorney for Essex County from 1993-1998; Metaxas, Norman & Pidgeon, Beverly, MA, associate attorney in family law from June 1999 through 2001 Associations/Memberships: Massachusetts Bar Association Family Law Section; Essex County Lawyer for the Day Advisory Committee Chaleunphone (Pon) Nokham, Associate Admitted: Massachusetts, 2002, U.S. District, Massachusetts, 2004 Education: Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA, 2001, J.D.; Salem State College, Salem, MA, Bachelor of Arts, Major: History Areas of Practice in Addition to Family Law: Criminal Law and Immigration Law Past Affiliations: Civil Rights Litigation Counsel with the Massachusetts Department of Correction
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Mission Statement Our goal is to provide aggressive sensible and compassionate representation enabling our clients to achieve a timely and fair resolution of their matter which coincides with their goals. Each family law matter requires a different approach. The Law Office of Merril S. Chin provides individual representation which is sensible and practical in light of the facts of the particular matter and the goals of the client. Our aggressive representation seeks to protect our clients' rights under the law. We serve as a trusted advisor and educator. We are your voice, under your direction and pursuing the choices you have made. Our representation is compassionate as we appreciate the emotional nature of family law issues. We will advise and represent you professionally and without judgment.
Education
College/University Degree Year
Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude, Sociology 1989
The University of Miami School of Law J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence 1993
Percent of current practice dedicated to Family Law
90 %
Professional associations
Position Association Name Year
Member Massachusetts Bar Association Family Law Section
Committee Member Essex County Lawyer for the Day Committee
Employment
Title Employer Year
Assistant District Attorney Essex County 1998
Associate Attorney Metaxas, Norman & Pidgeon, Beverly, MA 2001
ProBono
Lawyer for the Day, Essex County (1999-present); Children & the Law Program (2006-present)

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Our office strives to accommodate our clients' goals, schedules and needs. We understand that family law matters can add extra stress and complicate already busy lives. Telephone calls are always promptly returned and clients receive copies of all documents and correspondence. Although we offer advice, the final decisions are made by our clients.
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