Gabrielle Lis
Gabrielle Lis, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Law Offices of Anthony G. Puopolo
Cum laude, Suffolk University Law School. Trial and appellate advocacy concentration. A background in fraud investigation and innocence work that most attorneys her age simply don't have.
Gabrielle Lis joined the Law Offices of Anthony G. Puopolo as an associate attorney in November 2024, bringing a background that goes well beyond the courtroom. Before earning her law degree, she spent more than three years as a Senior Fraud Examiner with the Office of the State Auditor's Bureau of Special Investigations — reviewing allegations of fraud, managing active investigative caseloads, and developing a forensic attention to detail that carries directly into how she builds a legal argument.
That experience shapes the way Gabrielle approaches every case she handles. Whether she is drafting a motion, interviewing a client, or researching the case law behind a defense strategy, she comes to the work with the habits of an investigator — thorough, methodical, and focused on what the facts actually support.
Education and Credentials
Gabrielle earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, graduating in May 2024 in the top 25 percent of her class with a concentration in Trial and Appellate Advocacy. Her coursework included Massachusetts State Criminal Practice, Criminal Procedure, Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, and Law and Psychology — a curriculum that maps directly onto the work she does at this firm every day.
Before law school, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice, concentrating in Crime and Mental Health. She also completed a semester abroad at Charles University in Prague through an exchange program in Fall 2018.
She is admitted to practice in:
- Massachusetts state courts
- New Hampshire state courts
A Foundation Built Before the Bar
Most attorneys come to criminal defense and family law through coursework and clerkships. Gabrielle came to it through years of frontline investigative work. As a Fraud Examiner and later Senior Fraud Examiner at the Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor, she screened and investigated allegations of fraud, managed a caseload of 30 active cases, and worked alongside investigators on matters requiring precision under pressure.
That foundation gives her something that courtroom training alone cannot: a practiced ability to find what is missing in a set of facts, identify what does not add up, and build a response around evidence rather than assumption.
Clinical Experience: Innocence Work and the Suffolk Innocence Clinic
During her final year of law school, Gabrielle served as a Student Attorney at the Suffolk University Innocence Clinic, collaborating with the New England Innocence Project to evaluate whether individuals had viable claims of actual innocence. She gathered and indexed case materials, worked directly with the Suffolk Superior Court Criminal Clerk's Office to examine trial exhibits, and interviewed clients to explain their legal options.
That work requires something beyond legal skill — it requires the ability to hold someone's entire situation in front of you, examine it honestly, and tell them the truth about what the record shows. It is the same standard Gabrielle brings to the clients she represents today.
Criminal Defense and Family Law
Gabrielle's practice at the firm covers criminal defense and family law — two areas where her investigative instincts and courtroom training work together. She drafts motions for litigation, conducts client interviews, and researches and briefs case law to support the firm's legal arguments across both practice areas.
For clients navigating a criminal charge alongside a family law matter — a restraining order that affects a custody case, a domestic violence allegation that runs parallel to a divorce — Gabrielle's presence in both practice areas means the strategy on each side is coordinated from the start.
Serving Clients Across Essex and Middlesex County
Gabrielle appears in courts throughout Essex and Middlesex County including Lowell District Court, Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Woburn, and Essex County Probate and Family Court in Salem and Lawrence — and is licensed in New Hampshire for clients with matters on either side of the border.
Frequently Asked Questions About Attorney Gabrielle Lis
Where did Gabrielle Lis go to law school?
Gabrielle graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in Boston in May 2024, finishing in the top 25 percent of her class with a concentration in Trial and Appellate Advocacy. She also holds a summa cum laude undergraduate degree from UMass Lowell in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
What did Gabrielle Lis do before becoming an attorney?
Before passing the bar, Gabrielle spent more than three years as a Fraud Examiner and Senior Fraud Examiner at the Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor's Bureau of Special Investigations, where she screened fraud allegations, managed an active investigative caseload, and assisted with ongoing fraud investigations. That background informs how she approaches legal research, client interviews, and case preparation today.
What types of cases does Gabrielle Lis handle?
Gabrielle's practice covers criminal defense and family law. She drafts motions, conducts client interviews, and researches case law in support of both practice areas. She also has clinical experience in innocence work through the Suffolk University Innocence Clinic and the New England Innocence Project.
She is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, making her a strong fit for clients in the greater Lowell area with matters that cross state lines.
Where are Gabrielle Lis's offices located?
Gabrielle works from the firm's two office locations — 9 Middlesex Street in Lowell and 401 Andover Street in North Andover. She appears in courts throughout Essex and Middlesex County.
How do I schedule a consultation with Gabrielle Lis?
You can call the firm at 978-403-0006 or reach out through the contact form on our website. A member of our team will follow up to schedule your consultation.
Ready When You Are
Ready to Talk Through Your Case?
If you are facing a criminal charge or a family law matter in Essex or Middlesex County, Gabrielle is available for consultations at either office location or by phone. The earlier you reach out, the more options you have.