Hingham's tight-knit community deserves legal counsel that understands both the character of the town and the courts that serve it. Attorney Jessica R. Sofio, Esq. is based in nearby Rockland and serves Hingham residents through criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and business law. We're practically your neighbors.

Serving Hingham Residents Across All Practice Areas

Sofio Law LLC provides comprehensive legal representation for Hingham individuals, families, and small businesses, including:

Criminal Defense & Juvenile Law — from arraignment through trial; OUI/DUI, assault, drug offenses, domestic violence, and more

Family Law & Divorce — contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, restraining orders, and modifications

Estate Planning — wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and probate guidance

Business Law — entity formation, contracts, and small business counsel

Your Hingham Attorney — Local Courts & Distance

Hingham District Court is located right in Hingham at 28 George Washington Boulevard — making court appearances extremely convenient. This court serves Hingham, Rockland, Cohasset, Hull, Norwell, Scituate, Hanover, Marshfield, and Duxbury. More serious felony cases proceed to Plymouth Superior Court in Brockton.

Our office at 100 Ledgewood Place, Suite 201 in Rockland is right next door to Hingham. Attorney Sofio is deeply familiar with the Hingham District Court and appears there regularly on behalf of Hingham clients.

Criminal Defense for Hingham Residents

Even in a stable, prosperous community like Hingham, residents can face criminal charges — OUI arrests, drug offenses, domestic incidents, or juvenile matters. The stakes are high: your job, your reputation, and your future depend on competent defense. Attorney Sofio handles:

OUI/DUI Defense — Breath test challenges, field sobriety test validity, and RMV license hearings

Drug Offenses — Possession, possession with intent to distribute, trafficking

Assault & Domestic Violence — Restraining order defense and 209A hearings

Juvenile Matters — Diversion, record sealing, and CHINS proceedings

Probation Violations — Representation at violation hearings

Contact our office immediately after an arrest. The first hours are critical.

Divorce & Family Law for Hingham Families

Family law matters are handled at Plymouth County Probate and Family Court. Hingham families often have substantial assets and strong desires to protect their children through fair custody arrangements. Attorney Sofio brings legal precision and compassion to every case.

Divorce (Contested & Uncontested) — Asset division, spousal support, property disputes

Child Custody & Parenting Plans — Sole custody, shared custody, parenting time schedules

Child Support — Calculation, enforcement, and modification

Restraining Orders — Obtaining or defending a 209A Abuse Prevention Order

Post-Divorce Modifications — When life changes require adjustments to existing orders

Estate Planning for Hingham Residents

Hingham residents — many with significant wealth, real estate, and family interests — benefit greatly from comprehensive estate planning. We help Hingham families protect their assets and ensure their wishes are honored through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies — explained clearly, without unnecessary complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hingham, MA

Which court handles criminal cases from Hingham, MA?
Most misdemeanor and lower-level felony cases are heard at Hingham District Court, located right in Hingham. Serious felonies proceed to Plymouth Superior Court in Brockton.

Which court handles divorce and family law for Hingham residents?
All divorce, custody, and support matters are handled at Plymouth County Probate and Family Court. Attorney Sofio has extensive experience representing Hingham families there.

How far is your office from Hingham?
We're practically neighbors. Our office at 100 Ledgewood Place, Suite 201 in Rockland is just minutes from Hingham — extremely convenient for client meetings and court appearances.

Can I get a free consultation?
Yes. Contact Sofio Law today to schedule a confidential consultation. Call (774) 801-9774 or email info@sofio.law.

Contact Sofio Law — Your Hingham Attorney

Sofio Law LLC
100 Ledgewood Place, Suite 201
Rockland, MA 02370
(774) 801-9774
info@sofio.law

Serving Hingham and all of Plymouth County — your neighboring legal counsel.