JOSEPH W. DeCARO, Associate
JOSEPH W. DeCARO is an associate attorney with the law firm Atwood and Cherny, P.C..  Joseph’s practice focuses primarily on complex domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, restraining orders and post-judgment matters.  
 
Before joining the firm, Joseph served as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, where he prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases in the Dorchester Division. He handled all stages of litigation, including complex jury trials and pre-trial motions. He also gained experience in Boston Juvenile Court, where he worked on various criminal matters.
 
Joseph earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, where he participated in the Prosecutor’s Clinic and served as a Student Prosecutor in the Dorchester Division. 
 
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS:
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
 
EDUCATION:
  • Suffolk University School of Law / Boston - J.D. 2023
  • Fairfield University - B.A. ,2020
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AWARD WINNING DIVORCE ATTORNEYS PRACTICING IN MASSACHUSETTS & NEW HAMPSHIRE
Divorce Litigation, Family Law Related Appeals, Paternity Matters, Mediation, Modification of Prior Judgments & Orders, Child Support, Enforcement (Contempt) of Prior Judgments & Orders, Alimony & Spousal Support, Custody & Parenting Disputes, Removal, Parental Kidnapping & Hague Convention Matters, Drafting, Negotiation & Enforcement of Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements, Marital/Postnuptial Agreements, Name Changes, Restraining Orders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse & Harassment Orders, Guardian Ad Litem Investigations, Court Appointed Masters, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Conciliation, Collaborative Law, Arbitration.
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