Law Offices of John B. St. Francis is a Colchester, Vermont, practice serving clients in family law, criminal defense, probate matters, motor vehicle violations, and registry review cases. The firm opened in 2007 after its attorney spent 10 years as a prosecutor in the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office. It brings more than 25 years of legal experience to contested cases, negotiations, administrative proceedings, and courtroom advocacy.
Law Offices of John B. St. Francis helps clients address divorce, child custody, parent-child contact, child support, spousal support, and the division of marital property and debts. The firm also handles child support modification and enforcement, juvenile delinquency and dependency proceedings, mediation, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. Its family law representation focuses on protecting parental rights while guiding clients through difficult personal and financial decisions.
Law Offices of John B. St. Francis represents people accused of misdemeanors and felonies in Vermont state and federal courts. Its criminal defense work includes driving while impaired, domestic assault, drug offenses, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, sexual offenses, motor vehicle crimes, and white-collar allegations. The firm also assists eligible clients with sealing or expunging past criminal records. Its related traffic practice covers tickets, DMV suspensions and revocations, and Agency of Transportation matters.
Law Offices of John B. St. Francis also assists with wills, trusts, living wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney. These services help clients plan for asset distribution, incapacity, healthcare decisions, and financial management. The firm additionally handles child abuse registry reviews and matters involving allegations of abuse against elderly or vulnerable adults. Through direct guidance and litigation experience, the firm helps clients understand their legal options and pursue practical resolutions.
