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Lissa McKinney is an accomplished attorney based in Acton, Massachusetts, with a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in criminal defense and personal injury law. A graduate of Suffolk University and Suffolk University Law School, Lissa began her legal journey as a trial lawyer with the Public Defender's Office in Worcester County, where she gained invaluable experience in various courts, including Fitchburg and Leominster. Her extensive practice expanded to the Boston Municipal Court and Suffolk Superior Court, where she served as a bar advocate for more than 15 years, representing clients across Brighton, Roxbury, Chelsea, and throughout Eastern Massachusetts, including Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Worcester Counties. Lissa's trial experience encompasses thousands of proceedings, including bench and jury trials, probable cause hearings, and restraining order trials under 209A and 258E statutes. Her criminal practice is well-rounded, with a focus on District Court matters, where she adeptly handles clerk magistrate hearings related to shoplifting, underage drinking, and traffic violations. Additionally, she represents clients in administrative hearings at the Registry of Motor Vehicles regarding license suspensions and firearms licensing appeals. On the civil side, Lissa manages domestic violence restraining orders, harassment cases, wage disputes, and personal injury claims stemming from accidents or animal incidents. In her commitment to legal education, Lissa has served as an Adjunct Clinical Trial Practice Instructor at Suffolk University Law School, guiding third-year students in providing indigent criminal defense. She has also worked as a Staff Attorney for Suffolk Lawyers for Justice, ensuring high-quality representation for indigent clients in Suffolk County. Lissa is a sought-after speaker and instructor at various legal seminars, sharing her expertise on criminal procedure and trial advocacy. Recognized as a "SuperLawyer" from 2020 to 2025, Lissa is highly esteemed by her peers and clients alike. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the First Circuit, the Florida Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Lissa maintains active memberships in the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

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