The Law Offices of
Michael F. Hanley, LLC

Michael F. Hanley

Attorney Hanley is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the Bar for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Prior to founding the firm, he was a partner in the law firm of Johnson, Hassett & Hanley in Boston. Mr. Hanley is retired from the Massachusetts State Police after spending over 23 years in law enforcement, during which time he attended numerous seminars on criminal law and prosecuting OUI cases. After completing his tour of duty in Viet Nam, Mr. Hanley received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps. He is a graduate of Boston State College and Massachusetts School of Law.

Mr. Hanley has appeared on Court TV along with Catherine Crier, Rikki Klieman, John Gibson and other hosts discussing high profile trials. Mr. Hanley has also appeared on Channels 4, 7, Fox 25, New England Cable News and PBS Channel 2 on the Greater Boston show as a legal analyst.

Attorney Hanley has represented law enforcement officers for his entire career. Whether in front of a local appointing authority, the Civil Service Commission, the Labor Relations Board or in District or Superior Court, Attorney Hanley has done it all. He continues to represent those in law enforcement through his work with the New England Police Benevolent Association and the New England Coalition of Public Safety.

Mr. Hanley also focuses his practice on the representation of individual and business clients in all facets of civil and criminal litigation. Further, he represents individuals and small business clients in residential and commercial transactions.

Associate

Diane S. Byrnes

Diane Byrnes has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar since 1997 and the Bar for the United States District Court since 2006. She is a graduate of both Northeastern University School of Criminal Justice, (Undergraduate) and Suffolk University Law School. While attending Suffolk University Law School, Diane was awarded the Thomas J. Drinan Memorial Fellowship which is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of integrity and advocacy within the criminal justice system, and the character and skills to achieve these standards. Diane began her criminal justice career as a police officer in Concord, Massachusetts.

Of Counsel

Kevin J. Calnan

Kevin Calnan has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the Bar for the United States District Court since 2002. He is a graduate of both Boston College (Undergraduate) and the New England School of Law, where he was awarded Cum Laude graduation with honors.

Attorney Calnan retired from the Massachusetts State Police in 2009 after serving the Department for more than 25 years. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1986 and Lieutenant in 1989. During his tenure with the State Police, Attorney Calnan served as a Station Commander, Unit Commander, Executive Officer and Shift Commander.

Attorney Calnan also worked as a Probation Officer in Lynn District Court from 1980 to 1983.

Attorney Calnan represents union members in all aspects of employment law, but focuses his practice on areas such as Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Inury and Estate Planning.

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