Ambar Maceo-Rossi is a criminal defense attorney representing individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout Massachusetts.

 

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Attorney Maceo-Rossi began her legal career, practicing in areas including  employment and labor law, civil litigation, white-collar crimes and criminal fraud. Her international legal background informs a disciplined and thoughtful approach to criminal defense, grounded in careful judgement and strategic advocacy. 

 

Before founding Maceo Law, P.C., Attorney Maceo-Rossi represented injured and disabled workers in workers' compensation matters, advocating for access to benefits guaranteed by law.

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Attorney Maceo-Rossi maintains an independent criminal defense practice through Maceo Law, P.C. She also serves as Of-Counsel to a separate workers' compensation firm.

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Bar Admissions

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

• Supreme Court of the United States

• Dominican Republic

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Professional Leadership

• Board of Directors, Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)

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Languages

• English (fluent)

• Spanish (native)

• Portuguese (conversational)

• French (conversational)

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Publications

• Contributing author, Massachusetts District Court Criminal Defense Manual, 6th ed. (2023) 

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Recognitions

• CPCS Emerging Defender Award

• Super Lawyers - Rising Star