About
Laurie A. Sanford is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts with more than a decade of experience practicing family law. She focuses on helping clients at Driscoll Sanford Family Law resolve important issues, including child custody, asset division, child support, and alimony. Laurie also handles cases in criminal defense, civil law, and restraining orders. Her practice includes defending clients facing charges like drunk driving, assault, theft, and domestic violence. She works to protect her clients’ rights and provides strong representation in court.
Laurie earned her J.D. from Southern New England School of Law, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, in 2010. She also holds a B.A. from Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, earned in 2006. Her education provides her with a solid foundation to serve clients effectively across a range of legal matters.
Laurie has represented many families dealing with divorce, child custody, and visitation issues throughout her career. She is experienced in defending fathers wrongly accused in abuse prevention orders and helps both husbands and wives seeking restraining orders to protect themselves from abuse and harassment. Her deep understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on children helps her create child custody arrangements that protect all involved, especially the child.
Laurie A. Sanford offers free initial consultations for criminal defense and divorce cases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Her offices serve clients across Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk, Barnstable counties, and many communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Driscoll Sanford Family Law
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Licensed State
- Massachusetts
Education
- Southern New England School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Roger Williams University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Awards & Badges

- Alimony
- Divorce & Separation
- Marriage And Prenuptials
- Uncontested Divorce




