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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.
Practice areas
Litigation of criminal defense matters, including Federal & State, White Collar Crimes, Violent Felonies, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Racketeering (RICO), Affirmative Defenses, MV Crimes and more...
19 years
Languages spoken
English
Brad Bailey Law
44 School Street
Suite 1000B
Boston, MA, 02108
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 1987 | 05/30/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1984 | 06/05/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Boston Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyers | Boston Magazine | 2007 |
New England Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Super Lawyers | Boston Magazine | 2006 |
Super Lawyers | Boston Magazine | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Brad Bailey Law, P.C. | 2014 - Present |
Partner, Chief of Criminal Division | Denner Pellegrino, LLP | 2004 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) | Handling Sex Crime Cases During a Time of Victim Rights | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Virginia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Harvard College | Bachelor's Degree | 1980 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Top Guns: Criminal Law Mavericks Tell All | Criminal Defense | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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United States v. David LaFleur | Not Guilty |
United States v. Vaccaro | Not Guilty |
Commonwealth v. Carlson | Guilty - reduced charge of Manslaughter |
Commonwealth v. Dell'Isola | Guilty - possession only |
Commonwealth v. Cahill, et al. | Hung Jury; Case Dismissed |
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Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, Brad is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!
Michele Da Silva, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Brad Bailey is an experienced criminal defense attorney who is well respected by his peers and known for fighting for his client's rights.
Steven Topazio, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Brad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community and an asset to the profession.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Wassem Amin, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Rochelle Meddoff, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I had the opportunity to work for Brad Bailey on a variety of high-profile white collar criminal cases, where his zeal and attention to detail held him in good stead. It was a pleasure to work for Brad, who demonstrated an unmatched ability to strategize criminal cases and empathize with his clients. I wholeheartedly recommend Brad Bailey for any criminal case.
Tracy Bulger, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked for Brad at a criminal defense firm in Boston for four years. Brad was a mentor who taught me litigation skills that I find invaluable in my practice as a criminal defense attorney. Brad is a superb trial attorney who possesses the ability to represent clients in both the federal and state courts. Brad has a tireless work ethic and always acts as a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of top level criminal defense representation.
Robert Griffin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Bailey on several complex criminal matters, at all phases of preparation he was thorough, thoughtful and quite skilled at developing a top notch theory for his client's defense. His client skills are second to none he is honest and completely devoted to providing the best legal service one could expect. His experience in both state and federal courts is extensive and his reputation within the legal community is excellent. I highly recommend him.
Stephen Neyman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend this lawyer's work. I have known Brad since the early nineties. He is extremely knowledgeable about all criminal defense issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients. He demonstrates an unparalleled concern for his clients and their families. He has a remarkable courtroom demeanor. He is very detail oriented and delivers great results. Brad wins some of the most difficult cases and his reputation for honesty and excellence extends from Boston to California. With any criminal case you are in good hands with this lawyer.
Rachel Rose, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Brad was my immediate supervisor and mentor for two years at Denner Pellegrino, LLP. His patient guidance helped me zero in on the important issues in a case, while still encouraging and soliciting my opinions (unusual for someone so junior.) Brad's laser-like focus on his client's best interest was inspiring, and I would recommend his services unreservedly.
Gary Pelletier, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with Brad for several years. I consider him a mentor and a friend. He is an exceptionally capable and talented criminal defense attorney. Brad is one of the few lawyers who posseses knowledge and skill at both the trial and appellate levels. An attorney with years of experience representing clients in state court, Brad is also one of the best in the bar at the federal level. More importantly, he selflessly dedicates himself to each of his clients. I would recommend him to anyone in need of top quality legal representation.
Vikas Dhar, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Brad on a number of occasions during the time that we were at the same firm. His professionalism, dedication and legal acumen are second to none. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brad's services to anyone - you won't be disappointed.
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