- In practice
- 32 years
- Languages
- English, French
- Reviews
- 4.2 (14)
- Last verified
- 23 Jul 2026
About
Esther Tanaka has practised law for 32 years, focusing on criminal defense, family matters in Boston. They represent clients in negotiation, mediation and court through an independent practice. Regularly speaks at continuing legal education programmes. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Criminal Defense in Boston · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials80 × 20%
1 verified active licence(s).
- Massachusetts licence — verified
- 1 verified qualification(s)
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience100 × 15%
25 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 25
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 2 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 2
Verified reputation61 × 15%
14 review(s) from 2 source(s), 2.605 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.45/5.
- Source #3: 1.874 effective reviews
- Source #4: 0.731 effective reviews
Professional recognition27 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.476.
- Defense Bar Honour Roll (2023)
Relevant track record0 × 10%
No publicly sourced matters on record.
Client experience50 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 7
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Firm affiliation
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 83 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-07-23
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in Boston, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | #1 of 24 | 69.4 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | #1 of 24 | 69.5 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers | DEMO-US-106391 | 1994 | activeVerified 23 Jul 2026 |
- J.D., Commonwealth Law Institute (1993) verified
Recognition
Defense Bar Honour Roll (2023)
Criminal Defense Collegium (fictional)
Reviews
4.2
14 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.5 from 7 reviews, 7 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.9 from 7 reviews, 0 verified
- Anika N.27 Oct 2025Unverified
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Nadia H.11 Oct 2025Unverified
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Omar S.26 Jan 2025Verified client
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Thomas W.8 Nov 2024Unverified
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Diego F.6 Jul 2024Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Samuel L.16 May 2024Verified client
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
Offices
BostonMain office
120 King Street, 02170
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 1 Sept 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source7 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source7 records