Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boston | 132 available

132 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Boston, Massachusetts. These lawyers are rated between 4.7/5 to 5.0/5 and 58% provide free consultation.

Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby Boston (by distance)

Within 1 mile near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Boston Area) 02108 0.0 miles (26 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Boston Area) 02111 0.5 miles (4 lawyers)

Within 5 miles near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Cambridge Area) 02141 1.3 miles (3 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Cambridge Area) 02139 1.9 miles (10 lawyers)

Within 10 miles near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Malden Area) 02148 5.1 miles (4 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Dedham Area) 02026 9.5 miles (4 lawyers)

Within 25 miles near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Wakefield Area) 01880 10.2 miles (5 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Braintree Area) 02184 11.0 miles (5 lawyers)


132 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Boston 02109
Firm: The Law Offices of Peter A. O'Karma
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

In addition to to the legal practice, I spend my time as a musician, dj, father, husband, and professor.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Boston 02108
Firm: Thomas A. Brant
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

If you are in need of a criminal lawyer in Boston, you can rest assured in the help and support you can procure at the law office of Thomas A. Brant. This law firm exists to support individuals just like you—people who are facing allegations of criminal activity and who need immediate support from a trusted attorney. When you come to this law office, you can rest assured in the help and support you can procure because Attorney Brant is competent for the task at hand and committed to fighting for you. He has dealt with all kinds of criminal cases and has a thorough understanding of the issues at hand. More importantly, however, he is equipped and qualified to stand by your side and effectively fight for you and the outcome that is in your best interests. Have you been accused of a violent crime, such as domestic violence? Are you facing indictments of drug crimes, internet crimes, juvenile crimes, or federal crimes? You can have confidence in the help and support you can procure when you come to this law office because Attorney Brant is well equipped to take on your case and support you today. He has dealt with misdemeanors and felonies of all kinds, and he wants to come to your assistance and fight for you at this time. Are you dealing with indictments of military crimes? Have you been accused of probation violations? Take the proactive approach and procure the help you need without any further delay! Attorney Brant has served in the Massachusetts Supreme Court, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Massachusetts Appeals court. He is ready to stand by your side and support you throughout the entirety of your case when you pick up the phone and contact this law office today.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Boston 02110
Firm: C. Henry Fasoldt, Attorney at Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I represent people accused of all crimes in all courts; District, Superior, Federal, and Juvenile. Though located in Downtown Boston, I have appeared in almost all Criminal Courts in Massachusetts. Oftentimes, people feel scared, anxious, and helpless; I make a point of listening to my clients and treating them with respect.. My wife and I live in Boston. I like to read, play sports, and fish.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02110
Firm: Good Schneider Cormier & Fried
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I have practiced law since 1981 and am admitted to the bars of Massachusetts, Florida, and the District of Columbia.  For most of my career I was a public defender -- more than ten years as a federal public defender, and another ten years as a state court defender.  I also spent four and a half years teaching criminal defense trial practice at Harvard Law School.  I have tried all kinds of serious felony cases in both state and federal court.  My trials have included rape, murder, burglary, robbery, wire fraud, and conspiracy cases.  I am also an experienced appellate lawyer and I have at times represented my clients straight through the appeals process.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Boston 02109
Firm: Law Offices of Stephen Neyman, PC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I have been a lawyer for over twenty nine years.  I started practicing criminal defense in a small firm just south of San Francisco.  I was fortunate to secure a job in Los Angeles working as a deputy district attorney for the County of Los Angeles.  Ultimately I moved back to Boston, Massachusetts where I started my own law practice.  I am exclusively a criminal defense lawyer.  My practice spans the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts and I am frequently engaged to represent people accused of committing crimes in other states throughout the country. I have a substantial federal court criminal practice in Massachusetts. I have represented people in federal courts in many other states including New Hampshire, California, Illinois, Florida, Arizona and more.. I am accessible by phone or email 24/7. I pride myself on getting back to clients as quickly as I can. I am available to meet nights and weekends. We also Skype and Facetime when asked by clients who are unable to meet in person but who also want a more personal form of contact. I truly believe that no criminal case is too big or too difficult for my office to defend.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Location: Boston 02110
Firm: Attorney at Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I focus my practice on helping people who face real-life issues. I have dedicated my entire career to this.. While in college, I helped draft a grant to secure federal funding for a court-related program for people with substance abuse issues. I also interned for a prominent United States Senator in Washington, D.C.. During my law school career, I interned for a Boston-area criminal defense firm where I gained hands-on experience. Since graduating law school I have dedicated myself to preserving clients' freedoms, protecting their rights, and obtaining the best possible outcome for each individual client.. I take a passionate, hard-working approach to representing my clients. I regularly appear in courts throughout Massachusetts. I am experienced in representing clients in pre-trial investigations, clerk-magistrate hearings, plea negotiations, and trials. I am a graduate of Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. and New England School of Law in Boston.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Boston 02110
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I can assist you with all your legal needs, including criminal defense specializing in the areas of firearms offenses, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug trafficking, OUI/DUI defense, sexual assault, forgery/uttering, wiretapping, and witness intimidation as well as criminal appeals, divorce, civil matters, personal injury, and insurance claims.. We can help you better develop strategies to avoid pitfalls, and position yourself for the best possible results regarding your case. Edward Molari handles all of his cases personally, and can be reached by telephone at all hours, and will answer if at all possible.. Call Today For a Free & Confidential Consultation!

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Boston 02111
Firm: Milligan Rona Duran & King LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I am proud to say I am a litigator.  I am in court most days of the week.  If you are my client, you should expect that I will be laser focused on trial and success.. Despite my focus on litigation, I enjoy being the trusted advisor to small business clients on all issues related to formation and capitalization.  My background as a litigator informs every aspect of my practice, so I often bring a unique perspective to transactional practice.. Bottom line, if you need a trial lawyer, give me a call and I'll try to help or send you to someone who can.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02109
Firm: Kavaja Law, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I am an experienced Attorney who handles primarily, Employment Law, and some Criminal Defense and Family Immigration Law cases. I fight hard for my clients and get results!. Call me to schedule a consultation and evaluation of your case. I promise to be straightforward and honest in my assesment of your case. I will not sugarcoat anything in order to gain your business. Honesty and trust come first in the way I do business.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Location: Boston 02114
Firm: Curhan Law Office
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I am a graduate of Columbia College and Harvard Law School. I have been an appellate lawyer for more than 36 years and have been in private practice since 1989. In that time, I have drafted appellate briefs in more than 900 criminal and civil cases in both state and federal courts and am the most prolific brief writer in Massachusetts history. I am admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In addition, I am admitted to practice in the United States Courts of Appeals for the First and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the United States Supreme Court. I have been recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer (“Top Rated Appellate Attorney”) every year from 2008 to 2021. I was named a 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly. I am a member of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). From 1996 to 2002, I was a hearing officer for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers. From 2006 to 2010, I was a member of the Board of Bar Overseers, finishing my term as Vice Chair of the Board. I have written numerous articles and contributed to a number of legal publications. I lecture frequently on topics relating to both criminal and civil appeals, as well as ethical issue.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02114
Firm: Coughlin Law Group PC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

I am a fomer prosecuter with over 10 years and 100 trials worth of experience. As a prosecutor I handled thousands of criminal cases. Having played on both sides of the field helps me anticipate what the other side is thinking.. Since becoming a defense attorney I have secured hundreds of dismissals and favorable verdicts for my clients. I pride myself on my tenacity and results. In my practice I treat everyone with respect and courtesy and in turn they trust and respect me.. -Christopher B. Coughlin

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02109
Firm: Simons Law Office
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Hiring the right attorney may well be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.  I represent clients effectively in all stages of the criminal case, from investigation through trial.  Because each client is unique, I take the time to investigate your case to determine the best possible outcome.  The consequences of a conviction can affect the rest of your life.. Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first time.  Throughout the case, I make sure that you understand the process, as well as potential outcomes.  If you're looking for a criminal defense attorney, you need someone who you can feel confident in, and comfortable with; someone who treats you with respect, and has the ability to defend your rights.  Contact me for a free phone evaluation of your case today.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Boston 02122
Firm: DOLAN CONNLY, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Gregory A. Connly graduated from Long Island University in Southampton, New York in 1985. He graduated from Suffolk University Law School in Boston with honors in 1991. He is a member of both the Massachusetts and New York bars.. Attorney Connly worked for the Suffolk County Legislature in Hauppauge, New York after college. He was named Chief of Staff to the Presiding Officer of the Legislature in 1986.. In 1988, Attorney Connly joined the United States Marine Corps and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in August of that year. Attorney Connly was accepted into the Platoon Leader's Course for law and began law school at Suffolk University in the fall of 1988.. After graduation, Attorney Connly attended The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia and the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island before reporting to the Legal Services Support Section, 2nd Force Service Support Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in January of 1993.. Attorney Connly was assigned duties as a Defense Counsel from January of 1993 through August of 1995 and represented Marines at General Courts-Martial, Special Courts-Martial and Administrative Discharge Boards. Attorney Connly's litigation skills caused him to be sought out to defend many complex criminal matters, including a capital murder case. Attorney Connly resigned from the Marine Corps as a Captain and was honorably discharged in October of 1995.. Attorney Connly returned to Massachusetts and joined the firm of Boyle & Morrissey in Boston in the fall of 1995 as an Associate. He concentrated his practice in the area of civil tort defense litigation. Attorney Connly represented numerous defendants in personal injury and wrongful death claims and tried many judge and jury trials in the District and Superior Courts.. Attorney Connly joined The Law Offices of J. Albert Johnson in February of 2000. Attorney Connly was engaged in all aspects of criminal defense and civil tort plaintiff litigation in both the state and federal courts before leaving to co-found Dolan Connly, P.C... Since co-founding Dolan Connly, P.C., Attorney Connly has put his managerial, as well as his Marine Corps trial skills, to effective use. He has successfully represented numerous individuals in diverse litigation. Attorney Connly's clients have included adults and children injured in cases involving electric shocks, nursing home accidents, civil and criminal assault and battery, motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, construction incidents, dog bite injuries, medical malpractice, prescription medication errors, wrongful death, as well as fire-related injuries and deaths.  These cases have included the representation of individuals who sustained serious permanent injuries and lost earning capacities, as well as the representation of estates of deceased individuals.  Attorney Connly has tried cases in the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts and the Federal Courts.  He has also successfully arbitrated and mediated numerous cases over the years.. Attorney Connly's practical business skills as managing partner of Dolan Connly, P.C. have made him successful in handling numerous banking matters for corporate clients, as well as the representation of individuals before the Boards of numerous governmental entities. He is often sought for opinions on banking matters and has handled numerous property damage claims and other non-injury related cases for clients.  Attorney Connly's background in criminal defense and insurance defense litigation, and his thorough knowledge of plaintiff's litigation, has also enabled him to successfully defend lawsuits on behalf of his clients.. Attorney Connly has made a commitment to represent clients with a personal approach, returning telephone messages and emails promptly, as well as keeping clients advised as to all developments in their cases. Clients get to know the team approach to personal injury and defense litigation at Dolan Connly, P.C.. Clients can contact Attorney Connly, Attorney Barbara Connly or Claims Manager, Barry McIsaac, at any time with a question about their case. All three work on different aspects of each personal injury case at Dolan Connly, P.C. and all three are knowledgeable as to the status of each case.  Dolan Connly, P.C. prides itself on providing excellent service to its clients and providing them with first class legal representation in every case.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 1.5 out of 5

Location: Boston 02108
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Graduate of New England Law | Boston. Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Office conveniently located in downtown Boston.. All calls and correspondence are answered in a timely manner.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Boston 02116
Firm: Geoffrey G. Nathan Law Offices
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Geoffrey Nathan is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 1988, admitted to practice in both Federal and State courts. He is a Boston criminal defense attorney with over 25 years experience in felony, federal and white collar crimes. Experienced in successfully negotiating with the United States Attorney's Office, District Attorneys, state agencies, DEA, Homeland Security, Secret Service and ATF. A strong record of criminal defense success, Boston Massachusetts Attorney Nathan can normally prevent your case from going to a costly and uncertain trial. Massachusetts Criminal Attorney Nathan has successfully represented thousands of people accused of very serious crimes throughout Massachusetts.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Boston 02215
Firm: PiltserCowan Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Dealing with an arrest or a criminal charge can be terrifying. As a criminal defense attorney, I help people who are struggling with the worst time of their lives. It is my job to help people understand their options, help them make informed decisions, and then zealously fight for their interests.. For me criminal defense is more than going to court and making legal arguments, it is helping people solve problems. When clients come to me with a problem, what matters most is my client’s goals. For some, getting a dismissal or a not guilty verdict is the only option. For others, making the problem go away as quickly and quietly as possible is more important. I make it a priority to understand my client’s goals and values and fight to help them reach a desired outcome. I understand that my client’s life is more than just their legal problems. In most cases, a person’s legal issue affects other areas of their lives including family relationships and work. As your attorney, I will not only help you navigate the legal system but I will give you guidance and support to bring normalcy back to your life.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02110
Firm: Scully and Lagos
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Claudia Lagos began her legal career at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, where she worked for two years. At the Committee, Attorney Lagos successfully defended hundreds of clients accused of crimes including, but not limited to, drug transactions, hate crimes, failure to register as a sex offender, sex for fee, operating under the influence, various motor vehicle offenses, larceny, fraud, assault and battery, violations of restraining orders, and embezzlement.. Prior to joining the Committee, Attorney Lagos graduated from Boston College Law School, in Newton, MA, in 2011, during which she worked at Greater Boston Legal Services and the New Hampshire Public Defender. Attorney Lagos graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with honors in 2008. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02108
Firm: Brad Bailey Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Boston Criminal Defense lawyer, Brad Bailey, a Massachusetts native white collar, sex, drugs & violent crimes (including homicide) attorney, graduated cum laude from Harvard College in 1980. He received his J.D. in 1983 from the University of Virginia, one of America’s premier (top 10) law schools. He began his legal career working for the New York County (Manhattan) D.A. as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nation’s largest and busiest D.A.’s Office. While there, he prosecuted serious street level felonies, including armed robberies, burglaries, attempted murders, felony weapons charges and felonious assaults. He achieved a conviction rate of 94% and handled thousands of cases during his tenure. From there, he returned home to Massachusetts and joined the Middlesex County D.A.’s Office, where he continued his career as an Assistant District Attorney. A senior Trial Attorney assigned to both the Cambridge and Lowell regions, Brad prosecuted some of the most serious cases in the D.A.’s Office including murders, rapes, attempted murders, armed robberies, child sexual assaults, and cocaine and heroin trafficking. In a mere 22 months, he tried 26 felony cases to verdict in the Superior Court (an Office record at the time). Losing only twice, Brad achieved an overall conviction rate of over 92%. Brad moved on from the Middlesex D.A.’s Office to the prestigious United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, where he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Boston, first with the Organized Crime Strike Force and later with the Drug Task Force (OCDEFT). While in the Strike Force, Brad directly participated in the prosecution of a number of members and factions of the Patriaca Crime Family of La Cosa Nostra (LCN) including reputed Underboss Charles Quintina, Capos Biagio DiGiacomo and Sonny-Boy Rizzo, and Soldiers Spucky Spagnuolo, Vincent “Dee Dee” Giachinni, Pryce Quintana and Freddy Chiampa. He also authored and oversaw numerous court authorized wire-taps. When in the Drug Task Force, Brad prosecuted numerous local, regional, national and international drug conspiracies, principally involving Colombian and Dominican distribution cells and Syrian and Lebanese drug traffickers. Also the co-lead prosecutor in a case involving the then largest marijuana smuggling ring in New England history, Brad never lost a trial as a federal prosecutor and achieved the Office’s highest ranking: “Outstanding Prosecutor.”. Brad went on to serve as Sheriff of Middlesex County for two years from 1995-1996. In that role, he was responsible for the daily care, housing and transportation of close to 2,000 inmates and detainees at correctional facilities in Cambridge, Framingham and Billerica and oversaw a staff of more than 750 county employees. He was also responsible for courthouse security and the service of civil process throughout Middlesex County. While Sheriff, he was honored as one of the 1996 “Ten Outstanding Young Leaders” by the Greater Boston Jaycees.. Brad returned to the private sector in 1998 and has concentrated since then in high-end state and federal criminal defense involving all types of crimes and charges.  He has defended some of the highest profile cases in Massachusetts, as well as throughout the New England Region and elsewhere in the U.S. He routinely defends clients in cases alleging: murder, rape, robbery, home invasion, larceny, theft/embezzlement, white collar offenses, fraud, public corruption, narcotics distribution/trafficking, arson, racketeering, child sexual assault, child pornography, felony assault, DUI, and all other types of federal crimes and charges.. A longtime member of the select CJA panel (approved by the U.S. District Court to represent indigent clients in federal court) as well as a member of the select CPCS murder list (for indigent murder clients), Brad is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, and also licensed full-time to practice in the District of Massachusetts (federal), the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (federal), as well as in all state courts, at all levels, in both Massachusetts and New York.  Despite being based in Boston, because of his national reputation, in addition to handling numerous cases in New Hampshire and Connecticut on a pro hac vice basis, Brad has also been admitted pro hac vice in federal or state courts in ME, CA, AZ, MD, WI, VA and NJ and has extensive appellate experience having filed and/or argued cases in the Federal 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, Supreme Judicial Court, and Massachusetts Court of Appeals. He also appears before regulatory agencies including the SEC and the NASD, as well.. A regular guest analyst on local radio and television stations, Brad now provides exclusive television commentary for FOX television’s Boston affiliate regarding cases of local, regional, and national importance.  A repeat Massachusetts Super Lawyer, including this year (2014), Brad has also been recognized as a New England Super Lawyer.  He received top ratings from Martindale Hubbell (“AV”) and AVVO (“Superb”) and was voted a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer.. A former Harvard Football Player, with four adult children, all of whom were accomplished high school athletes, three of whom also participated in varsity sports at the inter-collegiate level, Brad is well-versed in MIAA rules and regulations, as well as governing codes of discipline of high school and collegiate athletics. He remains active in his local community.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02108
Firm: Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Boston Criminal Defense Attorney David Yannetti’s polished trial skills and professional demeanor have earned him the respect and admiration of clients, peers, competitors and judges throughout Massachusetts and the country. Attorney Yannetti has successfully tried important, high-stakes cases that were broadcast gavel-to-gavel on Court TV, New England Cable News and other networks, earning high praise from other commentators and legal experts. Mr. Yannetti himself has appeared as a legal analyst on Fox News, CNN, and I.D. Channel. Attorney Yannetti competed in the 2008 “Battle of the Lawyers” sponsored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, a charity event designed to showcase masterful trial lawyers re-creating their famous closing arguments. Attorney Yannetti was chosen by a celebrity jury to have given the “Most Compelling Argument”, thereby naming him the winner of the event.. Boston Magazine 2024 “Super Lawyer”Attorney Yannetti has been selected to the exclusive Massachusetts and New England “Super Lawyers” list in Boston Magazine every year since 2007. In order to be named a “Super Lawyer,” an attorney must survive a rigorous and discerning selection process. Lawyers nominate other lawyers, who are then evaluated by a blue-ribbon panel consisting of top attorneys within each practice area. The blue-ribbon panel considers such factors as an attorney’s honors and awards, his experience, his scholarly lectures and writings, his education and employment background and other outstanding achievements. In the end, only 5% of Massachusetts lawyers are selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list. Attorney Yannetti is proud to be among them, as a highly rated criminal defense attorney. Read Attorney Yannetti’s Super Lawyers profile page.. An “AV- Rated,” Pre-Eminent LawyerAttorney Yannetti has earned an “AV” Rating* – the highest rating possible – from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings* every year since 1999. These ratings reflect the confidential opinions of judges and fellow lawyers regarding two aspects of an attorney’s practice: his or her legal ability and general ethical standards. An AV-Rated attorney is recognized to be pre-eminent in the practice of law and highly ethical. In fact, Attorney Yannetti’s AV Rating has qualified him for inclusion in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers* every year since 1999. Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify and are included — confirming that Attorney Yannetti is one of the most distinguished and respected criminal defense lawyers in the country.. One of the “Best Lawyers in America” for 2021U.S. News and World Report recently named Attorney Yannetti one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for the second straight year and featured him in its magazine. According to its website, “Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers lists have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public, as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere. [The] lists of outstanding attorneys are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. If the votes for an attorney are positive enough for inclusion in Best Lawyers, that attorney must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain on the list for each edition.”

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02108
Firm: KJC Law Firm, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Benjamin Duggan is a litigator and trial lawyer. Prior to joining the KJC Law Firm, Ben worked as a staff attorney for the Committee for Public Counsel Services in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Ben has represented hundreds of clients in the trial courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusets, in cases ranging from drug possession and operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to armed robbery and aggravated rape. At trial, Ben has successfully obtained not guilty verdicts on a variety of charges, including reckless operation, firearm possession, and assault with intent to murder. Ben has been equally successful in getting his clients’ cases dismissed prior to trial, prevailing in dozens of motions to dismiss and motions to suppress. And when his clients’ suffered adverse rulings, Ben obtained reversals on appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court and the Massachusetts Appeals Court. In one particular case, Commonwealth v. Jessica McDonald, No. 13-P-1365 (Nov. 13, 2014), Ben was able to convince the Appeals Court to reverse a decision against his client, based on a cutting-edge issue in Massachusetts law related to the decriminalization of marijuana. Due to his work in the case, Ben was asked to author a guide for defense attorneys on issues related to changes in Massachusetts marijuana laws. His article, “Recent Case Law Developments Related to Marijuana,” was published in June 2015 by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education as part of their Cutting Edge Issues in Northern Massachusetts Criminal Law Practice seminar.. Ben has also worked on a wide variety of civil cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, contract, consumer protection, employment, foreclosure, and intellectual property. He has written dozens of memoranda of law regarding motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, filed in Massachusetts District and Superior Court and the United States District Court. He has also written several appeals briefs, filed in the Supreme Judicial Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.. Ben graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 2012. While at Suffolk, Ben was a member of the Suffolk Defenders student clinic, where he was appointed to represent indigent defendants in the Boston Municipal Court. Ben received several academic accolades, including awards for Dinstinguished Oral Advocate and Distinguished Brief. He was also a member of Suffolk’s nationally-ranked mock trial team, where he won a regional championship in the American Association for Justice’s annual competition, advanced to the regional final in the National Trial Competition, and was invited to compete, along with advocates from the top-16 mock trial programs in the country, in the “Top Gun” mock trial tournament at Baylor University, where he advanced to the semi-finals. Ben continues his involvement with Suffolk’s mock trial team by volunteering as a coach.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Boston 02122
Firm: Gens, Stanton & Florek, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Attorney William E. Gens graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University Law School with a Juris Doctor degree in 1990. While at Tulane University, he was a recipient of the Forgotston Merit Scholarship and editor of the Tulane Law Review. Prior to law school, he received his BA in Anthropology from Brandeis University.. A few important facts about Attorney Gens include that he is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he taught at Harvard University Law School as adjunct instructor from 2000 until 2006 and he was selected the "Lawyer of the Year" by Lawyers Weekly USA in 1997.. He has been successfully representing clients at all court levels in various types of criminal and civil proceedings since 1990! Visit his website to learn more about his firm.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Boston 02109
Firm: Novick & Associates, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Attorney Stephen T. Novick understands the severity of a criminal charge which is why he has dedicated his firm to the practice of it. He is a former police officer and police prosecutor who understands the justice system. He has been trained in investigation techniques as well as interrogation, interview and racial profiling. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the United States Supreme Court Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Novick was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court in 2008, a high honor for an attorney. He not only has extensive experience in legal practice, but has pursued a high level of education in it receiving a BS in Law Enforcement, an MS in Criminal Justice Administration, MBA and his Juris Doctor from New England School of Law. He excels in the study practice of criminal defense, and shares his strong comprehension of it by teaching graduate level criminal law and criminal justice classes.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02129
Firm: Bellotti Law Group, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Attorney Peter Bellotti is a preeminent trial lawyer who has had a major impact in Massachusetts in the practice areas of criminal defense and personal injury.  As founder and president of Bellotti Law Group, Attorney Bellotti has been instrumental in the firm’s stellar reputation and continues to play a vital role in most cases undertaken by the firm. A distinguished and respected trial attorney, fellow lawyers often turn to Peter to try complex cases for their clients.  His inexhaustible zeal, dedication, and skill have netted his clients millions of dollars.  Attorney Bellotti is extremely well regarded by his peers, clients, and others in the legal and judicial community, as showcased by his AV Preeminent peer review rating, an honor he has held since 2000.  Often, he is immediately recommended to clients facing difficult or unique circumstances, as Attorney Bellotti embraces the challenge of a complex case and ensures the best possibility of success for his clients.  Peter has had success in front of every court in Massachusetts and consistently brings the same level of attention, detail, and skill to every case he tries, whether modest or prominent.. Attorney Bellotti began his career as a former senior assistant district attorney for Middlesex County.  As a prosecutor, he perfected his skills to become a talented and tenacious litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in the superior and district courts and presented arguments before the Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.. As his long practice and impressive record of success shows, Attorney Bellotti is one of the Commonwealth’s foremost trial attorneys in civil and criminal litigation.  He is also a former senior assistant district attorney for Middlesex County. As a prosecutor, he perfected his skills to become a talented and tenacious litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in the superior and district courts and presented arguments before the Appeals Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.. In 1989, Attorney Bellotti transferred his skills into private practice when he opened Bellotti Law Group (then known as Bellotti & Barretto, before Attorney James Barretto was nominated by Governor Deval Patrick and later accepted a judgship as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts District Court).  After decades of successful practice, Peter has gained unique experience, valuable insight, and a keen perspective on nearly every facet and nuance of litigation, while losing none of the enthusiasm, diligence, and meticulousness he possessed as a younger attorney.  Peter built Bellotti Law Group on the promise of being client focused and results driven.  He has never strayed from that belief and practices law daily with those ideals in mind.. In his practice, Attorney Bellotti is an industry leader in the area of personal injury. He is a resolute and successful plaintiff’s counsel, who will relentlessly pursue his client’s best interests. Attorney Bellotti has more than 15 years experience with personal injury cases and cases that involve catastrophic injuries. Attorney Bellotti has an excellent reputation and credibility with insurance companies who know he is willing to take a case to trial on behalf of his client. Attorney Bellotti always considers the best needs of his clients when making decisions or recommendations and his superior negotiation skills at mediations have yielded seven and six figure settlements on behalf his personal injury clients.  Peter’s reputation often leads to favorable settlements for his clients, but when his client’s interests are not maximized, he is prepared to bring sharp, knowledgeable, and thorough litigation on behalf of his client.. Attorney Bellotti remains active in the legal and academic community and has a wide range of experience as an attorney for the Public Protection Bureau and the Medical Malpractice Tribunal and as a mediator for the Middlesex Superior Court. For the past ten years, he has been an adjunct professor of Constitutional Law at Curry College in the Department of Government and History.  He is also a keynote speaker and lecturer on various topics of law, namely Constitutional issues, whose speaking engagements has been enjoyed by thousands in attendance and in syndication.. Attorney Peter Bellotti’s legal prowess is appreciated in Massachusetts and on the national stage, as he is a sought after legal analyst and has appeared on WB-56 television network in Boston, and has appeared on several national news programs, including Good Morning America, Catherine Crier, FOX News, and CNN’s Nancy Grace. He also makes regular radio appearances as a legal analyst on WBZ’s Paul Sullivan Show.. Attorney Bellotti is a life-long resident of Massachusetts and lives on the North Shore with his wife and his three sons. He is actively involved in his community and is a youth basketball coach.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Boston 02114
Firm: Da Silva Law Group
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Attorney Michele J. Da Silva – Principal, Da Silva Law Group. Attorney Michele J. Da Silva is a dedicated and experienced attorney focusing on criminal defense, family and immigration law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University/Douglass College in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Prior to law school, Attorney Da Silva worked extensively in immigration law as Executive Manager and Head Paralegal at the Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC in New York City. From 2000 to 2008, she assisted individuals and U.S. companies with family-based and employment-based immigration matters. Her hands-on experience with the immigrant community and passion for justice inspired her to pursue a legal career.. Following law school, she interned with Boston-based criminal defense attorney Roger Witken, gaining valuable courtroom experience. Today, she leads Da Silva Law Group with offices in Boston and Andover, advocating fiercely for her clients in immigration, criminal, and family law matters.. In her family law practice, Attorney Da Silva represents clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as cases involving child custody, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to providing compassionate guidance and strong advocacy during what is often a difficult time in her clients' lives.. Attorney Da Silva maintains a strong professional relationship with Attorney Norka Schell and continues to collaborate with the Law Offices of Norka Schell, LLC to serve clients across the East Coast. Known for their strategic thinking and client-first approach, both attorneys are respected for their tenacity and creative legal solutions.. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Attorney Da Silva effectively communicates with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their voices are heard and their goals understood.. She is the recipient of four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and is a member of both the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also contributes regularly to the Brazilian Times and Asemana newspapers, providing legal insight to the community.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Boston 02111
Firm: Koufman Law Group, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Attorney Koufman graduated from UMass Amherst summa cum laude in 2010. Thereafter, Caleb taught at The Landmark School for four years, as a language arts and geometry teacher. Caleb co-founded a debate team at Landmark, and was the girls' varsity tennis coach. After earning his Master's Degree in Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5-12, Caleb matriculated in the Northeastern University School of Law. Caleb excelled in classes at Northeastern. He interned for Federal District Court Judge Leo Sorokin, the Homicide Unit of the Suffolk District Attorney's Office, the Roxbury Public Defender's Office, the Boston Public Defender's Office, and the Executive Office of the Public Defender's. After graduating, Caleb was offered a full-time Staff Attorney position at the Framingham Public Defender's Office, where he tried numerous felony and misdemeanor cases, in front of juries and judges, to verdict. After three years as a Staff Attorney, Caleb joined the Koufman Law Group, LLC, where he continues to work criminal and education cases throughout Massachusetts. Caleb is active in both the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts. His experience has resulted in his certification by the state as an attorney qualified to accept Superior Court appoitnments. Caleb's courtroom advocacy is unparalleled. Caleb cares about his clients and has demonstrated ongoing success with obtaining the results his clients deserve!

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