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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.

Attorney with both courtroom and law office experience currently working as a Litigation Associate at Lawson & Weitzen LLP in Boston, Massachusetts. Sworn into both the State and Federal Bar of Massachusetts, as well as the State and Federal Bar of Rhode Island. Selected by Super Lawyers as a 2021 and 2022 Rising Star.

When you come to Douglas J. Darnbrough Law Offices, you can have confidence in the help and support you can procure from a Bristol County criminal defense attorney. Criminal charges are always serious and should never be treated lightly. That said, you do not need to be overwhelmed or unduly alarmed by them, because with the right attorney on your side, you could be facing a bright and hopeful future in no time. Attorney Darnbrough is ready to help you through this challenging time! Attorney Darnbrough attended Bryant College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He also graduated from the University of Massachusetts School of Law and the National Criminal Defense College. He has been admitted to the State Bar of Rhode Island, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, and the Bar for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is associated with many well-known organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Bristol County Bar Association. He also is a member of the Fall River Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Rhode Island Bar Association. In addition to these, Attorney Darnbrough holds a membership with the Those Island Trial Lawyers Association and has been certified by the Committee for Public Counsel for criminal cases in Superior Court, District Court, and Appeals in Massachusetts. He has a thorough understanding of criminal law and is prepared to stand by your side and fight for the resolution that is in your best interests. From charges of DUI and traffic violations to accusations of drug crimes, theft crimes, and violent crimes, you can rest assured in the help you can receive when you contact this firm today.