The Law Office of Daniel M. Sandell
- Over fifteen years of experience
- More than Two Thousand Clients
represented in District Courts
- Over Fifty Trials in Massachusetts
228 Triangle St., 2nd floor
Amherst, MA 01002
Tel. (413)-549-3883
Fax. (413)-230-3916
Email: amherstlaw@gmail.com
Dan Sandell
Personal Profile
Attorney Daniel M. Sandell has been practicing law from his offices in Amherst since 2004 and he is a life-long resident of Massachusetts. After growing up in the South Shore and graduating from Marshfield High School’s class of 1996, Dan then continued on with his education at The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, graduating with the class of 2000. Desiring to remain in Massachusetts, Dan continued his education by completing his legal studies at Western New England University in 2003.
Interested in people & their lives.
After graduating High School at age 17, Attorney Sandell graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Political Science and Psychology, and is very proud of the charitable organizations and endeavors that he engaged in during his time as a student. Following graduation from UMass Amherst, he worked with developmentally disabled children and young adults at the Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover Mass, for the summer prior to Law School. Throughout his legal career, attorney Sandell has met thousands of individuals from practically every walk of life, has taken the time to get the know them, and the issues that concern them in order to help develop the best strategy possible for their legal matters. With attorney Sandell's background, life experience and education, he has worked with numerous people with mental health issues, developmental disabilities, as well as those with substance use disorders.
Over 15 years of Experience in the Courtroom to resolve your matter Whether you decide to go to trial or not.
In the spring of 2004, The Law Office of Daniel M. Sandell was opened at its original location on Fearing Street in Amherst. Focused almost exclusively on representing defendants in the District Courts across from the Commonwealth, on average Attorney Sandell has been fighting for his clients 4-5 days a week in courtrooms across Massachusetts for well over a decade. With almost unparalleled experience for his age and combined with his experiences in negotiation, oral argument, motion practice and trial skills, very few law firms, never mind other solo practitioners have close to the level of experience that attorney Sandell possesses. If a client wishes to resolve their matter short of a trial, Attorney Sandell will make every effort to negotiate on your behalf in order for you to obtain the best result possible . If a client wishes to have a trial then attorney Sandell will walk you through how the trial is conducted, how to conduct yourself during that trial, and most importantly attorney Sandell will prepare you to tell your story to a judge or jury during your direct testimony. Dan will also prepare his clients on how to answer all of the questions an assistant district attorney may ask you on cross-examination.
A Comfortable Office for Real Conversations with Clients
In March, 2011, Attorney Sandell moved his office into its new location at 228 Triangle Street in Amherst, Ma. With the office's new conference room facilities, the law office of Daniel M. Sandell now offers a comfortable, first class space to meet and discuss anyone’s legal concerns.
Attorney Sandell has resolved over 2000 criminal cases- all in Massachusetts
Having resolved over 2000 criminal cases in the District Courts throughout the Commonwealth since becoming an attorney, Attorney Sandell has developed a vast amount of experience in a short amount of time. By devoting a majority of his practice towards understanding the legal issues and arguments that surround every aspect of effectively representing criminal defendants in courts throughout the Commonwealth, contact his office at 413-549-3883 for a free consultation today.
Experience
I have also provided a list of most of the common crimes that occur in District courts in Massachusetts, I indicate whether or not I have represented someone on that type of case, and also whether or not I have defended an individual during a trial on that charge. The information contained in here was drafted in March, 2022 and is subject to change in the future. Please either scroll down the page or click one of the below links to review they type of criminal offense you are interested in today.
Common Motor Vehicle Offenses
Have I represented someone with this charge? Have I conducted a trial with someone accused of this charge?
1st offense of
operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor Yes Yes
2nd offense of
operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Yes Yes
3rd offense of
operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Yes Yes
4th or greater offense of
operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Yes Yes
1st offense of
operating under the influence of drugs. Yes Yes
Negligent Operation of a motor vehicle. Yes Yes
Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Yes No
Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
(Subsequent Offense) Yes No
Leaving the scene of property damage Yes No
Motor Vehicle Homicide No No
Leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury Yes No
Common Crimes Against A Person
Have I represented someone with this charge? Have I conducted a trial with someone accused of this charge?
Assault Yes Yes
Assault and Battery Yes Yes
Assault and Battery with a
Dangerous Weapon Yes Yes
Aggravated Assault and Battery Yes Yes
Intimidation of a witness Yes Yes
Violation of a retraining order
or a harassment order Yes Yes
Indecent Assault and Battery Yes Yes
Rape No No
Murder No No
Stalking Yes No
Common Controlled Substance Offenses
Offense Have I represented someone with this charge? Have I conducted a trial with someone accused of this charge?
Possession of a Controlled substance Yes Yes
(class A, B, C, D or E)
Possession of a Controlled substance Yes Yes
(class A, B, C, D or E) with the intent
to distribute
Distribution of a Controlled substance Yes Yes
(class A, B, C, D, or E)
Trafficking a controlled substance Yes No
(class A, B, C, D or E)
Cultivation of Marijuana Yes No
School Zone Drug Violation Yes Yes
Common Crimes Involving Property
Have I represented someone with this charge? Have I conducted a trial with someone accused of this charge?
Larceny (misdemeanor or felony) Yes Yes
Receiving stolen property Yes Yes
Malicious Destruction of Property Yes No
Wanton Destruction of Property Yes No
Vandalism Yes Yes
Shoplifting (including by Yes No
asportation and subsequent
offenses)
Breaking and Entering into a Yes Yes
home or dwelling (with intent
to commit either misdemeanor or
felony)
Common Crimes That Tend To Happen On Or Near College Campuses Over The Weekend
Have I represented someone with this charge? Have I conducted a trial with someone accused of this charge?
Operating under the influence Yes Yes
of alcohol or drugs
Possession of a controlled Yes Yes
substance (A, B, C, D, or E)
Negligent operation of a motor Yes Yes
vehicle
Minor in possession of alcohol Yes No
Assault and Battery Yes Yes
Assault and Battery with a Yes Yes
dangerous weapon
Assault and Battery on a Yes Yes
Police Officer
Indecent Exposure Yes No
Open and Gross Lewdness Yes No
Disorderly Conduct Yes No
Failure to disperse from a Yes No
riot
Inciting a riot Yes No
Disturbing the peace Yes No
Resisting Arrest Yes Yes
Indecent Assault and Battery Yes Yes
Common Firearms And Weapons Offenses
Have I represented someone with this charge? Have I conducted a trial with someone accused of this charge?
Carrying a dangerous weapon Yes No
Possession of a firearm without
an FID card Yes No
Carrying a Firearm Yes No
The Law Office of Daniel M. Sandell