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Harvey Silverglate

Harvey Silverglate

Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
  • Criminal Law, Education Law, White Collar Crime
  • Massachusetts
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I am an experienced and accomplished attorney, Of Counsel to Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. I am committed to providing exceptional advocacy for Criminal Defense, Students' Rights, Academic Freedom, and Civil Liberties matters. I have been involved in some of the defining and high profile criminal cases of recent decades. I work assiduously and creatively to protect and defend the interests of my clients.

I have been licensed since 1967 and practice in state, federal, civilian, military, academic and administrative courts throughout the country. My jurisdictions include Massachusetts, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Eleventh Circuits, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

I have written widely on legal matters, such as free speech, due process, and religious liberty on campus. I am a Co-Founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), as well as a long time member of the ACLU. Additionally, I have taught at both the University of Massachusetts-Boston and Harvard Law School. I have been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. Martindale-Hubbell has rated me Preeminent for the highest level of professional excellence.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Education Law
White Collar Crime
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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1st Circuit
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2nd Circuit
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3rd Circuit
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4th Circuit
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5th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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U.S. Court of Military Appeals
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
- Current
Education
Harvard Law School
LL.B. (1967)
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Princeton University
B.A. (1964)
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts
Member
Current
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Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Co-Founder and Chair
Current
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CATO Institute
Adjunct Scholar
Current
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MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
Co-Founder and Chair
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Student and Faculty Guides to Free Speech, Due Process, and Religious Liberty on Campus
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Three Felonies A Day: How The Feds Target The Innocent
Encounter Books
The Shadow University: The Betrayal of Liberty on America’s Campuses
Free Press, HarperPerennial paperback
Websites & Blogs
Website
Harvey Silverglate's Website Profile
Website
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP Website
Blog
Boston Lawyer Blog
Social Media
Contact & Map
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
65A Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: (617) 742-6020
Fax: (617) 742-3269
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